Boyfriend wrecked my z: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n_auds/

So now I can't decide if prefer the Enkei LS-5

(18x8 all around)

Or the Zinik Z21 Sofi Black

(19"s, 8.5front, 10 rear)


I loved the idea of a chrome lip for for so long but the idea of going blacked out is pressing hard. So now I can't decide. Any opinions?

(apologies for the huge pictures)

 

enkei is a better wheel.

 

The ruined rims were Enkei, problem is insurance will probably only cover the 2 damages ones and I've been looking for a reason to get rid of all chrome (plus the current wheels are no longer in production.) Either way...trying to make the money stretch. How will the lower quality show? Are they more likely to...crack? Are they just heavier than they should be?

 

Welcome. Matters little to me. Get what you like.

 

Thanks. I know its up to me, just terribly torn.

 

I think you'll have more problems than the wheels by looking at those pictures. The insurance company will more than likely pay you the value of 2 new stock wheels which will be much more than 2 Enkei wheels. You'll probably be able to buy a whole set of Enkei for the price of 2 stock wheels.

 

Your boyfriend needs to learn how to drive.

 

your boyfriend = fail ........ move on

 

ive never seen those enkei wheels, i like those a lot, check out liquid metal wingman, they are very similar in case you're price shopping

 

What color is your z? I would say go blacked out i think it looks a lot better then a chrome lip. And i would go matte black if you were to go all black but depends on the color of your car

 

I'll take an Enkei wheel over garbage like Zinik any day

 

+1

 

Enkei.

Yes, strength and weight are two of the primary quality factors.

 

+1

 

Tell your boyfriend to man up and get you some REAL wheels.

 

those are both hideous. but the enkie is a decent wheel and less grotesque than the bolt hole cover busy monstrosity you posted.

for shame.

 

u need a boyfriend that can drive

 

Of those two, definitely the Enkei.

 

The Enkei's I had were MSRP's by Enkei at $380 (I called) but I'm seeing 03" OEMs at about 220 - so hopefully insurance goes with the aftermarket prices. And yea, I know my rear suspension is definitely damaged as well as my fender.

And I've taken a strange liking to these (my Z is superblack):


Thanks for all the input. Even if you don't like em.