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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Are there any alternatives to RPF1s that can offer the same functionality (weight and structural integrity) while staying in that relative price range? Honesty, I just don't like them all that much and everyone has them. I want to spend about $12-1500, new or used, and do not want to go over 19.0 pounds.

The problem I'm finding is weight. My first alternative is the Enkei PF01 but for the size I want (18x9.5 square), the difference is about 2.5 pounds per wheel between that and the RPF1!!

Everything else just seems to be too heavy...weds, works, and other enkeis. I'm really not a fan of the TSW wheels that are made in 18x9.5.

Is there anything out there that I'm missing?

Thanks for the help.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Enkei NT03

I appreciate it man. If it comes down to the Enkei line, I'll just go through with the RPF1s. I'm just looking for something a bit apart from the norm.

I really like the style of few, thin spokes with a lot of space in the wheel, like the PF01's...the less going on in the wheel, the better. But I'm more concerned about weight and strength.

Thanks though.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Gram Lights, similar specs, similar price.
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5zigen or the mb battles/weapons maybe? i dont remember exactly what sizes they offer but they are relatively inexpensive and light weight
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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TC105-N 18x10.5 +12?
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 02:04 AM
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There's also FN01RC 17x10? Can't remember the offsets.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:40 AM
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The stock 19 inch RAYS that come on the G35?! You can find those cheap and they're 18-19 pounds...
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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MB wheels are always popular.

TSW forged are an AMAZING bargain and still pretty uncommon in the racing world for now.

If you don't mind used, Advan and CCW are fantastic track worthy wheels.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Enkei RP03.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
Contact NA&CH, he has a set of RPF1's and he's local. Here's the Marketplace thread.

https://my350z.com/forum/south-east-...are-black.html
Thanks bro. Chris and I have already been talking.

Chris, man I was really close to pulling the trigger on yours, but the more thinking I did, I need to get the wheels down to at least 10" wide, but preferably 9/9.5. Sorry man. Duncan is a very good guy to deal with though. Has he offered anything yet?


Originally Posted by thespottedcow
5zigen or the mb battles/weapons maybe? i dont remember exactly what sizes they offer but they are relatively inexpensive and light weight
Thanks man. I completely forgot about the battles, but I just looked them up and the 18x9.5s are 21.6 lbs. I'm really trying to keep this around 18.5-19 pounds.

Originally Posted by SE5spd
TC105-N 18x10.5 +12?
Yeah, I was looking at weds, but these weigh in over at 20 too. Sucks trying to have my cake and eat it too.

Originally Posted by SE5spd
There's also FN01RC 17x10? Can't remember the offsets.
Originally Posted by bluelineshooter
The stock 19 inch RAYS that come on the G35?! You can find those cheap and they're 18-19 pounds...
I appreciate it, but I have to stay in the 18s. These are for the track.

Originally Posted by INTIMAZY
TSW forged are an AMAZING bargain and still pretty uncommon in the racing world for now.

If you don't mind used, Advan and CCW are fantastic track worthy wheels.
Yeah, TSW are the other options right now. Its between those and Enkeis. I have a staggered Advan set up right now, but I want to move to a square set up and don't want so much money tied up in wheels as my car is now pretty much a dedicated track car. Thanks though.


I really appreciate all the help guys. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Thanks a lot.
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you can use 17" wheel for track. 17x10 FN01RC + 275/40/17 hoosier R6. But I understand, 18 > 17 when it comes to tire selection/tire size.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
you can use 17" wheel for track. 17x10 FN01RC + 275/40/17 hoosier R6. But I understand, 18 > 17 when it comes to tire selection/tire size.
My bad man. I forgot to mention I have Stoptechs. I'd never get a 17 around those things. And I'm never getting rid of them...I'm so used to them now. I'll just take the points hit.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Ssr type f in 18x9.5 is your jam.

Peep zilv for a great deal.

Chris' wheels are the best deal you're gonna get on
Local rpf's, and they're basically flawless.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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NISMO LMGT-4's in 18" can be had for pretty cheap nowadays if you do some digging

Lightweight and forged at the same damn time
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
NISMO LMGT-4's in 18" can be had for pretty cheap nowadays if you do some digging

Lightweight and forged at the same damn time
Definitely my favorite among the numerous suggestions.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by angelo350z
Definitely my favorite among the numerous suggestions.
I knew you would
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
I knew you would
My favorite wheels.

Last edited by angelo350z; Aug 19, 2012 at 08:44 AM.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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18" forgestars are pretty affordable and light
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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or you could try and find some used SSR type f's
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