Best Bang for Buck Lightweight wheel?
10-08-2013, 10:36 PM
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Best Bang for Buck Lightweight wheel?
Hey guys, I am looking for some lightweight track wheels.
I know the enkei rpf1's is a very popular track wheel because of the price and weight.
But what else compares? I am looking for a square 18x9.5 setup
RPF1 18x9.5 is around 17.5lbs i believe, at ~$350 per rim.
Thanks...
I know the enkei rpf1's is a very popular track wheel because of the price and weight.
But what else compares? I am looking for a square 18x9.5 setup
RPF1 18x9.5 is around 17.5lbs i believe, at ~$350 per rim.
Thanks...
10-09-2013, 12:24 PM
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Rota wheels are about 21 pounds in those sizes, and will also take a beating.
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10-09-2013, 12:50 PM
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I have a square RPF1 18x10.5 setup, i really dont think you can beat the weights and price on the RPF1's...
Weds are going to be pricey, and TE37s are redic!
I have yet to find a wheel the same size and weight as my setup for a comparable price. I think my 18x10.5's weighed in around 18 and change IIRC
Weds are going to be pricey, and TE37s are redic!
I have yet to find a wheel the same size and weight as my setup for a comparable price. I think my 18x10.5's weighed in around 18 and change IIRC
10-09-2013, 12:54 PM
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Regardless, I just bought 18x9.5+22 Gramlight 57DR's and in hindsight I should have just went with RPF1's. You can get them for like 1200 shipped through vendors on here, which is pretty cheap compared to all the other wheels out there. Or just do what terrasmak suggested and get rotas if rpf1's are too much. Contrary to forum hype, they're pretty stout and can take a beating.
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I have a square RPF1 18x10.5 setup, i really dont think you can beat the weights and price on the RPF1's...
Weds are going to be pricey, and TE37s are redic!
I have yet to find a wheel the same size and weight as my setup for a comparable price. I think my 18x10.5's weighed in around 18 and change IIRC
Weds are going to be pricey, and TE37s are redic!
I have yet to find a wheel the same size and weight as my setup for a comparable price. I think my 18x10.5's weighed in around 18 and change IIRC
10-09-2013, 02:33 PM
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I thought it was pretty evident he was suggesting Rotas for their price and weight.
Regardless, I just bought 18x9.5+22 Gramlight 57DR's and in hindsight I should have just went with RPF1's. You can get them for like 1200 shipped through vendors on here, which is pretty cheap compared to all the other wheels out there. Or just do what terrasmak suggested and get rotas if rpf1's are too much. Contrary to forum hype, they're pretty stout and can take a beating.
Regardless, I just bought 18x9.5+22 Gramlight 57DR's and in hindsight I should have just went with RPF1's. You can get them for like 1200 shipped through vendors on here, which is pretty cheap compared to all the other wheels out there. Or just do what terrasmak suggested and get rotas if rpf1's are too much. Contrary to forum hype, they're pretty stout and can take a beating.
RPF1 is in my price range, but i wanted to get some opinions for other choices before I buy.
10-09-2013, 02:40 PM
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I am running 265 40 18 all the way around, all I had to do was remove some of the screws on the fender for the fender liner and roll the front fenders a bit. All I did was basically just sqeeze and pull with my hands a bit and it was fine. I am about as low as my megan coilovers will let me go without messing with the preload on the springs so I guess you could say I am pretty low haha.
Keep in mind im still running stock upper camber arms, so with some aftermarket arms and an aggressive Camber setup on the front would definitely make it more than “safe” with 10.5 upfront. It also really depends on tire selection and size.
IIRC Scott on here has ran 275 or 285’s upfront with no problem, maybe someone can correct me if im wrong…
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10-09-2013, 02:54 PM
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This is what an 18x10.5 +15 RPF1 with a 275/35 tire looks like at stock height.
Since the Z comes with a semi-roll in the front from factory, lowering on coils and running more camber for the track would work fine with the 275/35 tire size.
If you're really that worried, many Z owners run an 18x9.5 +15 front / 18x10.5 +15 rear staggered setup.
Just get RPF1's, square/staggered/dealer's choice.
Since the Z comes with a semi-roll in the front from factory, lowering on coils and running more camber for the track would work fine with the 275/35 tire size.
If you're really that worried, many Z owners run an 18x9.5 +15 front / 18x10.5 +15 rear staggered setup.
Just get RPF1's, square/staggered/dealer's choice.
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I run 18x10.5 all around and 285/35-18 all around. Its all about how much camber you run, grip/drift cars normally run over -3 up front.
Rota also makes a 18x10 in +20 , that would be a very ideal wheel to run all round. 10 is actually a better width for 275's.
Rota also makes a 18x10 in +20 , that would be a very ideal wheel to run all round. 10 is actually a better width for 275's.
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This is what an 18x10.5 +15 RPF1 with a 275/35 tire looks like at stock height.
Since the Z comes with a semi-roll in the front from factory, lowering on coils and running more camber for the track would work fine with the 275/35 tire size.
If you're really that worried, many Z owners run an 18x9.5 +15 front / 18x10.5 +15 rear staggered setup.
Just get RPF1's, square/staggered/dealer's choice.
Since the Z comes with a semi-roll in the front from factory, lowering on coils and running more camber for the track would work fine with the 275/35 tire size.
If you're really that worried, many Z owners run an 18x9.5 +15 front / 18x10.5 +15 rear staggered setup.
Just get RPF1's, square/staggered/dealer's choice.
I have yet to do any “grip” days at the track, but I have done some drifting on the skid pad and I havent had any problems.
I am running 265 40 18 all the way around, all I had to do was remove some of the screws on the fender for the fender liner and roll the front fenders a bit. All I did was basically just sqeeze and pull with my hands a bit and it was fine. I am about as low as my megan coilovers will let me go without messing with the preload on the springs so I guess you could say I am pretty low haha.
Keep in mind im still running stock upper camber arms, so with some aftermarket arms and an aggressive Camber setup on the front would definitely make it more than “safe” with 10.5 upfront. It also really depends on tire selection and size.
IIRC Scott on here has ran 275 or 285’s upfront with no problem, maybe someone can correct me if im wrong…
I am running 265 40 18 all the way around, all I had to do was remove some of the screws on the fender for the fender liner and roll the front fenders a bit. All I did was basically just sqeeze and pull with my hands a bit and it was fine. I am about as low as my megan coilovers will let me go without messing with the preload on the springs so I guess you could say I am pretty low haha.
Keep in mind im still running stock upper camber arms, so with some aftermarket arms and an aggressive Camber setup on the front would definitely make it more than “safe” with 10.5 upfront. It also really depends on tire selection and size.
IIRC Scott on here has ran 275 or 285’s upfront with no problem, maybe someone can correct me if im wrong…
Thx everyone for input. I just got a Z as my track car.
Anyone know a minimum offset I need on an rpf1 to clear the stock brembos?
Last edited by RAYoRAY; 10-09-2013 at 05:34 PM.