Unofficial Enkei Wheels Thread
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Black 18x9.5 +15 RPF1s came today. They are beautiful. Still fretting over 265/40s all around vs 265/35s all around. Probably getting a little OCD about this.
265/40 pros: no change in speedo. Probably look a little better since they will fill up the wheel well a little better. Cons: Fewer tires come in this size. Toyo Proxes R1R does not. Taller sidewall amy flex a little more than 265/35 in corners (but probably ride a little better). Remote chance that they might rub.
265/35 pros: shorter sidewall with less flex. Lowers car a tiny bit over stock. Less chance of rubbing. Cons: Speedo will be off (but I don't look at the speedo at the track anyway. Might mess with TC but I doubt it. (I do not have VDC.) But TC will be off at the track anyway. Might not look as good (but that is not a priority for me).
If I can get a good price on the Toyos that will seal the deal for the 265/35. Otherwise will probably flip a coin.
Time for another Luvox. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luvox
265/40 pros: no change in speedo. Probably look a little better since they will fill up the wheel well a little better. Cons: Fewer tires come in this size. Toyo Proxes R1R does not. Taller sidewall amy flex a little more than 265/35 in corners (but probably ride a little better). Remote chance that they might rub.
265/35 pros: shorter sidewall with less flex. Lowers car a tiny bit over stock. Less chance of rubbing. Cons: Speedo will be off (but I don't look at the speedo at the track anyway. Might mess with TC but I doubt it. (I do not have VDC.) But TC will be off at the track anyway. Might not look as good (but that is not a priority for me).
If I can get a good price on the Toyos that will seal the deal for the 265/35. Otherwise will probably flip a coin.
Time for another Luvox. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luvox
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Black 18x9.5 +15 RPF1s came today. They are beautiful. Still fretting over 265/40s all around vs 265/35s all around. Probably getting a little OCD about this.
265/40 pros: no change in speedo. Probably look a little better since they will fill up the wheel well a little better. Cons: Fewer tires come in this size. Toyo Proxes R1R does not. Taller sidewall amy flex a little more than 265/35 in corners (but probably ride a little better). Remote chance that they might rub.
265/35 pros: shorter sidewall with less flex. Lowers car a tiny bit over stock. Less chance of rubbing. Cons: Speedo will be off (but I don't look at the speedo at the track anyway. Might mess with TC but I doubt it. (I do not have VDC.) But TC will be off at the track anyway. Might not look as good (but that is not a priority for me).
If I can get a good price on the Toyos that will seal the deal for the 265/35. Otherwise will probably flip a coin.
Time for another Luvox. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luvox
265/40 pros: no change in speedo. Probably look a little better since they will fill up the wheel well a little better. Cons: Fewer tires come in this size. Toyo Proxes R1R does not. Taller sidewall amy flex a little more than 265/35 in corners (but probably ride a little better). Remote chance that they might rub.
265/35 pros: shorter sidewall with less flex. Lowers car a tiny bit over stock. Less chance of rubbing. Cons: Speedo will be off (but I don't look at the speedo at the track anyway. Might mess with TC but I doubt it. (I do not have VDC.) But TC will be off at the track anyway. Might not look as good (but that is not a priority for me).
If I can get a good price on the Toyos that will seal the deal for the 265/35. Otherwise will probably flip a coin.
Time for another Luvox. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luvox
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Hey guys i have Tanabe Gf210 springs...they drop 1"f and 1.2" rear...i have the black edition rpf1 9.5f and 10.5r +15 all around...im saving up for coile overs so the springs will do for now...i like the meaty look front is 265/35/18 but i dont know what side wall size for the rear i want 295series but should i go for 295/35 or 295/30???? I dont want a wheel gap
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
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I got 265/30 and 295/30 on 19x10 +35 and regret it.. The 30 is SO small you can park close to gutters or it will rash, you can drive up angled/curved gutters or it will rash, the rim is so close to the ground that if you drove over a rock or raised edge and the edge of the lip was above it it would rash... ESP if you a tiny bit stretched like 265 on a 10...
If I could do it again (and I will) I woulda done 275/30 in the front for less stretch.
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I got 265/30 and 295/30 on 19x10 +35 and regret it.. The 30 is SO small you can park close to gutters or it will rash, you can drive up angled/curved gutters or it will rash, the rim is so close to the ground that if you drove over a rock or raised edge and the edge of the lip was above it it would rash... ESP if you a tiny bit stretched like 265 on a 10...
But sneak peak of my new Enkei Raijin 18x9.5+15
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I'd go 265/35/18 personally.
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I think that is what I'm going to do. There are more tire choices in that size.
I'm sticking with 265s because based on the research I've done here, that is the widest I can go with zero chance of rubbing or need for rolled fenders. Some folks have no problems with 275s, others do. (And this will be a square set up for easy rotation.)
It looks like the Nitto NT05 is about the cheapest max performance summer tire. I'm going to give them a try.
P.S.: I have made some emails and have found a place nearby that rolls fenders. $150 for both of the rears. But I'd much prefer not to.
I'm sticking with 265s because based on the research I've done here, that is the widest I can go with zero chance of rubbing or need for rolled fenders. Some folks have no problems with 275s, others do. (And this will be a square set up for easy rotation.)
It looks like the Nitto NT05 is about the cheapest max performance summer tire. I'm going to give them a try.
P.S.: I have made some emails and have found a place nearby that rolls fenders. $150 for both of the rears. But I'd much prefer not to.
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I think that is what I'm going to do. There are more tire choices in that size.
I'm sticking with 265s because based on the research I've done here, that is the widest I can go with zero chance of rubbing or need for rolled fenders. Some folks have no problems with 275s, others do. (And this will be a square set up for easy rotation.)
It looks like the Nitto NT05 is about the cheapest max performance summer tire. I'm going to give them a try.
P.S.: I have made some emails and have found a place nearby that rolls fenders. $150 for both of the rears. But I'd much prefer not to.
I'm sticking with 265s because based on the research I've done here, that is the widest I can go with zero chance of rubbing or need for rolled fenders. Some folks have no problems with 275s, others do. (And this will be a square set up for easy rotation.)
It looks like the Nitto NT05 is about the cheapest max performance summer tire. I'm going to give them a try.
P.S.: I have made some emails and have found a place nearby that rolls fenders. $150 for both of the rears. But I'd much prefer not to.
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Would love to get the RS3's but I am officially tapped out and the Nittos are going to be close to $200 less. Might not sound like much but with the wheels, new pads, rotors, track day expenses etc.....well, I'm done for now. (And I'm not even racing or TT, just DE!).
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Just got a set of black RPF1s for the track. I was not willing to pay $25 a peice for Enkei hub caps (its just insane that Enkei doesn't include caps with $350 wheels).
Looks aren't a huge issue for me, and these will be used primarily at the track....but at the same time I'm not fond of how they look without caps and nothing wrong with looking good at the track.
Does anyone know a source for cheaper caps. I don't care what brand. Just a flat black disk would be fine with me.
Thanks.
Looks aren't a huge issue for me, and these will be used primarily at the track....but at the same time I'm not fond of how they look without caps and nothing wrong with looking good at the track.
Does anyone know a source for cheaper caps. I don't care what brand. Just a flat black disk would be fine with me.
Thanks.
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Anyway, what is the solution? Any domed center caps that will fit on Enkei wheels? If not, it sounds like a retail opportunity for some enterprising Chinaman.
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Enkei doesn't include center caps for 2 reasons.
1) The RPF1 is a track wheel. Track wheels never include center caps. They usually come off on the track anyway.
2) It's a pretty good quality wheel, especially for the price. You'd be paying $375 instead of $350 if they included the caps.
As far as what center caps fit, you can either buy the Enkei ones or go to Home Depot and buy some 2" "knock out seals." They're used for capping off outlet boxes; ask someone in the electrical department for help. Paint 'em, and stick 'em in your wheels. The Enkei caps look 100000x better though.
1) The RPF1 is a track wheel. Track wheels never include center caps. They usually come off on the track anyway.
2) It's a pretty good quality wheel, especially for the price. You'd be paying $375 instead of $350 if they included the caps.
As far as what center caps fit, you can either buy the Enkei ones or go to Home Depot and buy some 2" "knock out seals." They're used for capping off outlet boxes; ask someone in the electrical department for help. Paint 'em, and stick 'em in your wheels. The Enkei caps look 100000x better though.
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As far as what center caps fit, you can either buy the Enkei ones or go to Home Depot and buy some 2" "knock out seals." They're used for capping off outlet boxes; ask someone in the electrical department for help. Paint 'em, and stick 'em in your wheels. The Enkei caps look 100000x better though.
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And if those are the only two options then I still think someone could make some money making them exactly the way Enkei does (cheaply) and selling them for $10.
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The 19's come with caps , bolt on style like the NT03 uses. Either way, suck it up for street pretty or leave it raw.
BTW , if you haven't lost one at the track your not driving fast. I ignored the rules and left my OEM caps on for one track day. Melted the caps.
BTW , if you haven't lost one at the track your not driving fast. I ignored the rules and left my OEM caps on for one track day. Melted the caps.
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Enkei doesn't include center caps for 2 reasons.
1) The RPF1 is a track wheel. Track wheels never include center caps. They usually come off on the track anyway.
2) It's a pretty good quality wheel, especially for the price. You'd be paying $375 instead of $350 if they included the caps.
As far as what center caps fit, you can either buy the Enkei ones or go to Home Depot and buy some 2" "knock out seals." They're used for capping off outlet boxes; ask someone in the electrical department for help. Paint 'em, and stick 'em in your wheels. The Enkei caps look 100000x better though.
1) The RPF1 is a track wheel. Track wheels never include center caps. They usually come off on the track anyway.
2) It's a pretty good quality wheel, especially for the price. You'd be paying $375 instead of $350 if they included the caps.
As far as what center caps fit, you can either buy the Enkei ones or go to Home Depot and buy some 2" "knock out seals." They're used for capping off outlet boxes; ask someone in the electrical department for help. Paint 'em, and stick 'em in your wheels. The Enkei caps look 100000x better though.
I was going to suggest knock out plugs or seals as well. Almost exactly like a flat cap for a lot of wheels. It's an inexpensive option for those that want centercaps.
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Raw it is. Mucho macho, right?
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Probably not. But I'm braking hard enough that the pads and rotors are smoking and the wheels are still too hot to touch even after a cool down lap.
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Probably not. But I'm braking hard enough that the pads and rotors are smoking and the wheels are still too hot to touch even after a cool down lap.
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Just got a set of black RPF1s for the track. I was not willing to pay $25 a peice for Enkei hub caps (its just insane that Enkei doesn't include caps with $350 wheels).
Looks aren't a huge issue for me, and these will be used primarily at the track....but at the same time I'm not fond of how they look without caps and nothing wrong with looking good at the track.
Does anyone know a source for cheaper caps. I don't care what brand. Just a flat black disk would be fine with me.
Thanks.
Looks aren't a huge issue for me, and these will be used primarily at the track....but at the same time I'm not fond of how they look without caps and nothing wrong with looking good at the track.
Does anyone know a source for cheaper caps. I don't care what brand. Just a flat black disk would be fine with me.
Thanks.
I would suggest you do a search here for "center cap", there are several examples within this thread