OFFICIAL: Enkei RPF1 Wheel Thread

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by SHWNBRZ

I'd say that the lip of the wheel is pretty flush. The top of the tires tuck into the fenders. Some people would say that the setting sits flush. I say otherwise. There's a sidewall poke...though the tire treads tuck into the wheel well.

Edit:

My steering wheel was straight when I took the photo so there shouldn't be any more/less poking going on in the shot(s).

I have the same wheel spec with 255/40 Conti DWS. Definitely pokes a bit, but I like it. Tiny bit of poke with some camber gives the car a slightly wider and more aggressive stance (in my opinion).

Definitely like it better than the +45 offset wheels though.

[SHWNBRZ]

I knew I wasn't going with wider tires (wider than 245's) before getting the set of +35's. I've seen the minimal poke of the same wheel setup that I have last summer and I thought it's acceptable.

If I were to go with wider tires, I'd have gone with the +45 and added a 3mm spacer to avoid tie rod rub.

I was torn between the RPF1's and the MachV Awesomes in 17x9 +42.

I decided to go with the RPF1 17x9 +35's for a few reasons.

I wanted to see what having a lighter wheel/tire setup would feel like.

Was pretty dead set on MPSS' and they don't come in 255/40's...

I didn't want to have to deal with spacers (so I didn't get the +45) to avoid tie rod rub on full lock.

No extra holes on the wheel from a different bolt pattern.
.........

If the Mach V awesomes didn't have the extra holes for the 5x114....it'd have made things a lil more tougher to pick between the two. I may have gone with it cause it'll keep the tires from poking out better...plus the ability to fit a BBK. If I get bored of the RPF1's, I may get a set of awesomes along with some DWS06's or P Zero AS.

[FatFree]

Size: 17 x 9
Offset: +35
Color: Bronze
Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DW
Tire Size: 245/40/17
Drop: H&R Super Sports

[BOEING]

Originally Posted by BOEING

Hi, I am looking to get the most of performance out of my car and would use some recommendation, around what wheel and tyre specs would give the most of it? Considering of buying rpf1 17x8, but not sure whether to go for +35 or +45 ET. First one definitely looks better, but does it handle better and will it put more wearing on the suspension? I am currently running on stock height.

Anyone?

[Blucifer]

Originally Posted by BOEING

Anyone?

For +45 17x8 is pretty much identical to stock wheels. Stock is 17x7+48? At +35 it should make you sit more "flush" as it pokes your wheels out more fitting the space better imo. 17x9+35 is the way to go though. There should not be any additional wear of any kind on stock height.

[SHWNBRZ]

For those wondering what having the 17x9 +35 with 245/40's on -2.0 camber up front....0 toe. Steering wheel was straight for the shot. I'm dropped about 1.2" from Tein Flex Z's. Everything else is stock. No additional camber bolts and what not.











Note the angles of the shot. The fender doesn't go straight down...it's angled...you can see how the tire tucks in relative to the angle of the fender's flat part.

[FatFree]

Originally Posted by SHWNBRZ

For those wondering what having the 17x9 +35 with 245/40's on -2.0 camber up front....

Awesome, thanks for this man. That looks good.


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[SHWNBRZ]

Originally Posted by FatFree

Awesome, thanks for this man. That looks good.


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Thanks! I'm glad my posts here are of some help....on the Facebook enthusiast page...not so much. Lol!

[isuckatusernames]

Originally Posted by SHWNBRZ

Looks like a complete 5axis kit.

That is correct. I love it...minus the fact that even re-applying it with 3M tape, it doesn't stick 100%. :/

[canyons]

Where can we source Enkei GOLD touch up paint for the RPF1s ?
(tried searching, no luck yet)
anyone got a source or a color code ?

[SmartedPanda]

Tried searching but anyone on 245/45R17 MPSS?

[canyons]

Enkei refuses to sell customers touch-up paint in its "secret recipe" colors. This is a lost revenue opportunity and pisses off their customers.

So I searched around and found this touch-up pen in a 99% match for Enkei Gold, see pics below. It's an old Subaru OEM color. Pen costs about $20 shipped. It's crazy how much enkei's paint color appears to shift based on lighting conditions.

Every paint vendor has their own blends, some match better than others. This particular one is really close. YMMV!

link: http://www.2-tip.com/products/2tip-1308-35681






UPDATE: Second source, 99.9% match !! http://www.ebay.com/itm/172311854193

[canyons]

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

Tried searching but anyone on 245/45R17 MPSS?

Yes, running 245/45R17 MPSS on 9 inch rear wheels. Fronts are 225/45 R17 8" wheels.



here's another angle: http://imgur.com/szaFody

[itsjustdavep]

Originally Posted by canyons

Enkei refuses to sell customers touch-up paint in its "secret recipe" colors. This is a lost revenue opportunity and pisses off their customers.

So I searched around and found this touch-up pen in a 99% match for Enkei Gold, see pics below. It's an old Subaru OEM color. Pen costs about $20 shipped. It's crazy how much enkei's paint color appears to shift based on lighting conditions.

Every paint vendor has their own blends, some match better than others. This particular one is really close. YMMV!

link: http://www.2-tip.com/products/2tip-1308-35681

I've been looking for bronze for almost a year now


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