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Old May 21, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by brandonb
Why couldnt you just post this in the Enkei thread or 18" wheel thread or fat tire thread?
I don't know. Maybe I'll check into it.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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^Thanks you guys! Yeah I should be able to sell the 20" setup without much problem; I'll shine them up and get some good pics to post in my ad for them. I could feel a lot of weight difference when comparing the two! Also in the little time that I've had to really check this new setup out, it looks like that +15 offset is very good!

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Old May 22, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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My new black Enkei RPF1's 9.5x18, 10.5x18 with Hankook V12/K110 tires, 265/35/18, 285/35/18, offsets +15 all 4:










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Old May 23, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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^ did you actually felt any difference in handling and acceleration? Are they actually that much lighter than stock wheels?
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Old May 24, 2013 | 04:55 AM
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^ stock wheels are around 26lbs per wheel. rpf1s are around 18-19lbs per wheel. thats a lot.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Tjai350Z
^ did you actually felt any difference in handling and acceleration? Are they actually that much lighter than stock wheels?
Yeah, the stocks that came on my car are the nice V2 touring wheels, but I think the stock 8.5" rears are 26 lbs., 8" fronts like 25 lbs. My new 10.5" Enkei rears are only 19.7 lbs; a big difference plus 2" wider. The 9.5" fronts are only about 18.5 lbs. approx.

I haven't felt the difference yet; have only driven basically around town so far and hit a few quick bursts, but yes that is a lot of weight difference no question.

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Old May 24, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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^^
dont forget your wider rear tires (and front) probably weigh more as well, and with more weight toward the outside of the wheel will cause more of an accerlation hit because of rotational mass... but you'll def feel more grip on the turns. congrats on your new set of wheels. again. great sizing and offset.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
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dont forget your wider rear tires (and front) probably weigh more as well, and with more weight toward the outside of the wheel will cause more of an accerlation hit because of rotational mass... but you'll def feel more grip on the turns. congrats on your new set of wheels. again. great sizing and offset.
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I'd say that the +15 offsets on the 18" RPF1's are basically right on. I am real happy with the way they fit on the Z; maybe Enkei made the +15's for Z's! I'm not going to mess with pushing them out at all with any spacer; pretty flush as they sit!

Sorry about the glare in this pic, but shows quite flush down the side:











These 2 pics show the RPF1 middle caps (carbon fiber look) with Ray's gunmetal lug nuts:





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Looks perfect. Going to order 285-35-18 V12 for my setup now.

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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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[QUOTE=BigBlue;10129289]My new black Enkei RPF1's 9.5x18, 10.5x18 with Hankook V12/K110 tires, 265/35/18, 285/35/18, offsets +15 all 4:

I have an 05 base model and am looking at getting a set of these, anyone know if that tire size would fit without any modifications or clearance issues?
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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You'll need a fender roll for the rears
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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[QUOTE=Wakatow1369;10141659]
Originally Posted by BigBlue
My new black Enkei RPF1's 9.5x18, 10.5x18 with Hankook V12/K110 tires, 265/35/18, 285/35/18, offsets +15 all 4:

I have an 05 base model and am looking at getting a set of these, anyone know if that tire size would fit without any modifications or clearance issues?
You can get Enkei NT03 in 9.5 +27 and 10.5 +30 rear and run those tire sizes without a roll/ modification.
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Just roll the fenders and get it over with
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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RPF1's came in today! 18x9.5 and 10.5 +15 offset. wrapped in hankook v12 255/40 in front and 275/40 in rear. waiting on lugnuts and hubcentric rings.


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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Nice! Hey they look familiar. Those 275's should have a nice little "tapper/slant" in; will look great!
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Looks great.

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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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18x9.5/10.5 +15. 245/40 275/35
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Looks good Sam, now time to paint the door handles
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 05:12 AM
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Looks good. I'd run a 40 series in the rear, and un tint the tails, then leave the door handles as is... I think it'd look really good.
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