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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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295? you deff need a roll but if you have 2-3 hours to kill you can do it yourself just take your time and go slow
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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295? you deff need a roll but if you have 2-3 hours to kill you can do it yourself just take your time and go slow
Werd thanks.
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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RPF1s with Muteki blue open end lugs (best color match I can find to the valve stem):


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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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My new track setup. RPF1, 18"x9½" +15, currently wrapped in 265/35 RE-01 tires.



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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Hope you know your wheel is on backwards man. Nice car though.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Yes. On dry days, I do the normal rotation on them to extend the wear. If it's going to be wet, then I put them in the normal position so the rotation is correct. The main reason for directional tires is water evacuation.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Yes. On dry days, I do the normal rotation on them to extend the wear. If it's going to be wet, then I put them in the normal position so the rotation is correct. The main reason for directional tires is water evacuation.
didnt know that; but kudos to you for going thru all that trouble for longer wear nice wheels
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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didnt know that; but kudos to you for going thru all that trouble for longer wear nice wheels
All that trouble? One track day put fronts on front and lefts on left. Next track day put fronts on rear and lefts on right.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Exactly, I keep a log of track days (or autocrosses). When I switch from my street setup to my track setup, I "rotate" the wheels to the next position. That's the beauty of the same size wheel and tire (no stagger). It also makes the car handle more neutral - little or no understeer.

If it looks like rain, I put them in a configuration where all the rotations are correct.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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time to ask the pros.
im thinking about this setup
Enkei RPF1 18X9.5 18X10.5 +15 all around Specs 255/35/18 275/35/18
If im ONLY lowered on Eibach PRO springs, will this require fender rolling?
OR do I have to go with a 18" 9.5 +15 all round to avoid any fender mods?
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Originally Posted by Blackheart
time to ask the pros.
im thinking about this setup
Enkei RPF1 18X9.5 18X10.5 +15 all around Specs 255/35/18 275/35/18
If im ONLY lowered on Eibach PRO springs, will this require fender rolling?
OR do I have to go with a 18" 9.5 +15 all round to avoid any fender mods?
thanks guys
If the Pro-Kit is anything like S-Techs, and I believe they are, you shouldn't have to any rubbing problems. I'm running 245/40 (until they go bald then I'm moving up to 255/40) and 275/40 with 18x9.5/10.5 +15 with no issues.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Hi!
Will a +15 10.5 18 enkei rpf1 with a 265/35/18 Toyo r888 fit my front fenders with:

-SPC front camber arm maxed out
-Bilstein b16 PSS10 Coilovers
-Rolled front fenders

Wanna drive a 285/35/18 in the rear.
Thanks,
Alex.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Unbelievable. I tried to find a staggered set up as I mentioned before but no vendor seems to enkei's available at least not until MARCH
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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no more pictures??? cmon guys, i get my wheels

18x10.5 +15 all around next week ! GET Me HYPED !

just don't know if i wanna do black on black or silver wheels....
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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When I search Tirerack for Enkei wheels for 03 350Z they dont offer wider than
18x8.5 front. I would like 9.5/10.5's for the track setup. Where are you guys shopping for your wheels?
I'm not new to tracking but am new to Z's and wheel choices.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Search the forum for "RPF1," there are plenty of vendors on here that will help you.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Rickg87
When I search Tirerack for Enkei wheels for 03 350Z they dont offer wider than
18x8.5 front. I would like 9.5/10.5's for the track setup. Where are you guys shopping for your wheels?
I'm not new to tracking but am new to Z's and wheel choices.

Just go to the Vendor section, there is a wheel/tire area. There are at least 4 vendors selling the correct sizing and most colors--though only some in stock. I just picked up some from OAKOS Automotive, they are very helpful and great pricing too.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Just Spoke to OAKOS and they were very helpful
Thanks
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