When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
^^ You are too modest. I credit you, terrasmak, with directing the 350z community to the best wheel, Enkei, for their 350z car.
There is no better wheel than an Enkei Racing Series for the track. Enkei Racing series wheels offer the best value.
If the Racing wheels are too expensive, you can buy the Enkei Tuning series wheel. The Tuning series wheels are heavier than the Racing series, not offered in as wide or aggressive offset configurations as the Racing Series. However, the Enkei Tuning wheels are attractive, light weight, and have exceptional strength.
^^ You are too modest. I credit you, terrasmak, with directing the 350z community to the best wheel, Enkei, for their 350z car.
There is no better wheel than an Enkei Racing Series for the track. Enkei Racing series wheels offer the best value.
If the Racing wheels are too expensive, you can buy the Enkei Tuning series wheel. The Tuning series wheels are heavier than the Racing series, not offered in as wide or aggressive offset configurations as the Racing Series. However, the Enkei Tuning wheels are attractive, light weight, and have exceptional strength.
Spike- thanks for the kind words and I agree with you...Enkei is one hell of a value proposition. Great looking and well made rims that don't break the bank. And thanks to both of you guys...I can honestly say both you and Terrasmak were the ones dishing out the most good advice amongst the MANY many posts I looked at while researching wheels/tires. I've been a member since 2005 when I bought my Z new and have come to the site almost daily since then...mostly lurking though. I never really looked at the wheels thread in detail til about 2 months ago and the volume of info was incredible. I love this site. And I also agree with Terrsmak...this thread is FULL of awesome looking Z's.
A feature you notice with certain models of Enkei wheels (Racing or Tuning series) is the clever spoke design that gives the illusion of more offset (and thus a more aggressive wheel). Kojins are a good example.
Not so good since that question has been answered multiple times here.
Originally Posted by HRMoneyPit
Good question
Secondly....somebody sell me there wheels so I don't have to spend 1300 on new ones
One great thing about Enkei wheels is the value. You won’t find wheels with this quality at a lower price.
And, you won’t find many used Enkei wheels for sale. They are super strong and remain looking like new for a very long time. People who buy Enkei wheels keep them.
I want to say thank you to <b>Terrasmak</b>, <b>travlee</b> and <b>350zchad</b>.
They guided me through the selection process.
Really appreciate it, Gents!
The work itself was done by <b>Vex Motorsports</b>.
Check the spokes often, RPF1s are more prone to cracking after powder coating. Seems to affect MAT or flow formed wheels. Pretty well known in the Evo and Miata community as I'm a part of both. There is some debate as powder coating shops do vary their oven time and different powders requires different temps. There was one owner a few years back who cracked 3/4 of the wheels after powder coating a brand new set.
The local shop in my area does a 400F @ 20 minute heat cycle to cook off any oils or contaminates then the actual powder coating another 375F-425F @ 20 minutes depending on color. If it is a dual stage powder with a clear coat on top which looks to be the color you chose, the wheels may have been oven baked fresh for ~60 minutes, once for prep, twice for base color then tinted teal clear. Or nothing could happen at all... I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
Check the spokes often, RPF1s are more prone to cracking after powder coating. Seems to affect MAT or flow formed wheels. Pretty well known in the Evo and Miata community as I'm a part of both. There is some debate as powder coating shops do vary their oven time and different powders requires different temps. There was one owner a few years back who cracked 3/4 of the wheels after powder coating a brand new set.
The local shop in my area does a 400F @ 20 minute heat cycle to cook off any oils or contaminates then the actual powder coating another 375F-425F @ 20 minutes depending on color. If it is a dual stage powder with a clear coat on top which looks to be the color you chose, the wheels may have been oven baked fresh for ~60 minutes, once for prep, twice for base color then tinted teal clear. Or nothing could happen at all... I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
Only one way to find out. But i did take it to a reputable shop here in vegas. And yes evos are hoarders of these wheels and the previous owner of this wheel was a evo x driver. I too use to own a 08 gsr.
My friends evo before i stole his wheels. He went widebody so he needs wider wheels now. Anyways the powdercoat shop is called snail motorsports if you want to look them up. I really dont know how long they baked these wheels for but thanks for the heads up.
I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
