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Old 06-21-2007, 04:45 PM
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Question Wheels?!?!? Adr Or Enkei

Alright guys, I need your recommendations here... My choices are the ADR Decadence 19" staggered setup with 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears with Falken 452's(245/40/19 Fronts and 275/35/19 Rears). The other choice is the Enkei PKR's in 18" with 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears wrapped in Falken 452's(245/40/18 Fronts and 275/35/18 Rears). HELP! I need to buy these tonight!!! Ok I dont need to, but I'm going to. Thanks!
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Old 06-21-2007, 04:49 PM
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Prices include Lugs, Hub rings, shipping etc.
Old 06-21-2007, 04:49 PM
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I'de def go with the enkei's over adr...great track wheels
Old 06-21-2007, 04:51 PM
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No question - the Enkeis are the better wheel
Old 06-21-2007, 04:57 PM
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i would say enkeis, but im not a fan of the PKR. it just does nothing for me, looks wise.

decadence are volk GTV rip offs. It's a toss up i guess, but for quality/perf. i would go enkei.
Old 06-21-2007, 05:00 PM
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If going for more of a track theme go with the Enkeis.
Old 06-21-2007, 05:00 PM
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dont get ADR makes teh car look *!@#$%. get the enkei but not pkr look at these:


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Originally Posted by QuicksilverZ33
I'de def go with the enkei's over adr...great track wheels
Not that one. I'd stay away from any 2 piece Enkei, that PKR stuff included.

What you want is Enkei Japan 1 piece stuff that you find on a lot of track cars, professional or otherwise. What you want is the much respected Enkei RPF1.

Take a look here:
http://www.enkei.co.jp/en/p_wheels.html

Select from whatever says "M.A.T" on it.

If you still want, just go ahead and get the ADR, "And Don't Regret," but down the line, you probably will.
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RPF1 and RP03 FTW....but then again, you arent going to get them for 1600 with tires.
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Buy this man's wheels

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=280119
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enkei.
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I dont know why you guys are so againt PKR's by Enkei. In my mind they look great, not all obnoxious and ricey. I think its more subtle, and the 6 spoke design looks a lot like the stock Rays Track wheels which I like a lot. But the ADR, I have heard of clear coat problems and what not but not too worried about that. The Enkei's are machined black(flat) and the ADR's are Gloss Black. What looks better on a Redline Coupe?
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Originally Posted by FairladyZ06
I dont know why you guys are so againt PKR's by Enkei. In my mind they look great, not all obnoxious and ricey. I think its more subtle, and the 6 spoke design looks a lot like the stock Rays Track wheels which I like a lot. But the ADR, I have heard of clear coat problems and what not but not too worried about that. The Enkei's are machined black(flat) and the ADR's are Gloss Black. What looks better on a Redline Coupe?
Screw it then, go with the PKR's. It's up to you man... it's your car.

But seriously, it's about respect. Anybody can wear the tacky light blue tuxedo like Adam Sandler in the "Wedding Singer" and think in their heart of hearts that "whoa, check me out!!!" But really, the majority of others will be cringing and laughing.

Also, it's not ONLY about how it looks. It's what's inside and how it's made that counts most.
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i had a set of 19" enkei rsv or something like that when i bought my g. they came on it, anywyas, they seemed to bend really easy, so now i see why racingharts volk and hre cost more.... they are worth it,, save some cash and get better rims.... just my $.02 from experience with cheaper rims
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Originally Posted by 03zcarfl
i had a set of 19" enkei rsv or something like that when i bought my g. they came on it, anywyas, they seemed to bend really easy, so now i see why racingharts volk and hre cost more.... they are worth it,, save some cash and get better rims.... just my $.02 from experience with cheaper rims
Dude, the Enkei name has more pull than Racinghart or HRE... c'mon. They manufacture the wheel that's on Lewis Hamilton's F1 car for god's sake.

Just don't get the 2 peice Enkei crap, and look at their M.A.T manufactured stuff.
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Originally Posted by ctwentytwo
Screw it then, go with the PKR's. It's up to you man... it's your car.

But seriously, it's about respect. Anybody can wear the tacky light blue tuxedo like Adam Sandler in the "Wedding Singer" and think in their heart of hearts that "whoa, check me out!!!" But really, the majority of others will be cringing and laughing.

Also, it's not ONLY about how it looks. It's what's inside and how it's made that counts most.
Agreed that looks are only a part of it, but havent heard anything negative about the PKR's yet. And it seems like the ADR's look more like that Adam Sandler comparison you made haha. But I'm not knocking you for your input man, just wondering why 2-piece enkei's are crap- I will occasionally take the car to the track but not a track car, its more a daily driver.
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Originally Posted by FairladyZ06
I dont know why you guys are so againt PKR's by Enkei. In my mind they look great, not all obnoxious and ricey. I think its more subtle, and the 6 spoke design looks a lot like the stock Rays Track wheels which I like a lot. But the ADR, I have heard of clear coat problems and what not but not too worried about that. The Enkei's are machined black(flat) and the ADR's are Gloss Black. What looks better on a Redline Coupe?

they look great in pictures of the wheel itself... but they just dont flatter the car IMO. couldnt find any on a Z, but theyre the same as pk6's just different color. you get the point.

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Originally Posted by 03zcarfl
i had a set of 19" enkei rsv or something like that when i bought my g. they came on it, anywyas, they seemed to bend really easy, so now i see why racingharts volk and hre cost more.... they are worth it,, save some cash and get better rims.... just my $.02 from experience with cheaper rims
i do agree on that enkei rims do bend easy cuz when i had them it bent also.
dont forget you get what you pay for and still better then ADR
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I do NOT like that particular style of Enkei's wheel lineup...those ADR's look gorgeous. Yes yes they are cheap but I suppose its what your going to do with your car. If you really dont track it but just drive it around town or work, get those ADR's. just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by FairladyZ06
Agreed that looks are only a part of it, but havent heard anything negative about the PKR's yet. And it seems like the ADR's look more like that Adam Sandler comparison you made haha. But I'm not knocking you for your input man, just wondering why 2-piece enkei's are crap- I will occasionally take the car to the track but not a track car, its more a daily driver.
Daily driven or not, a track wheel makes for a great daily wheel. If you want style... get the RPF1 in SBC color and call it a day. They also come in 19's and are one of the lightest wheels, pound for pound on the market. They are also "competitively priced," compared to other much respected wheels out there.


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