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ESBjiujitsu 05-21-2012 02:57 PM

pretty much exactly what im looking for!!! :) Trying to decide on which enki's basically :) lol I like them all and they are the most reasonably priced light weight rims with great quality.

Dave-ROR 05-21-2012 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX (Post 220117)
So my rim/tire wavering continues, but I think I'm starting to come to a decision.

I'm strongly leaning towards a 17-18lb 17x8 wheel with a 25lb 235/40-17 tire now. It'll be a 1-2lb gain per corner (vs 20lb rim + 21lb tire) which is acceptable for the higher grip level. I could shave that gain and more by going with RS3 tires, but I want the crisper turn-in that the tires with heavier sidewalls provide (Z1* spec most likely).

So I'm thinking 17x8+45 Enkei PF01 or TSW Nurburgring, both are around 17.5lbs.

I'd love to go with the super light Enkei RPF1 or OZ Racing Alleggerita, but I just don't like how either look.

LOL that's where I was. Now I'm back to 215/45/17s with AD08s to try first, then if I still want more grip I'd go 235. IMO 235/40s would be better on 9" wheels, but those are a bit hard to find.. 6ULRs I guess... ugly arse wheel though IMO.

Since I'm going WRB I think I might be able to pull off gold RPF1s.. otherwise I agree they aren't awesome looking so I'd either go with black RPF1s or some PF01s.

I like the Alleggerita look but the price (of the HLTs anyways) is a bit too steep IMO.

The Ultraleggeras might not look too bad on the car either.

Too bad the Kosei K4Rs are only avail in 17x7 (according to TR).

Dimman 05-21-2012 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX (Post 220117)
So my rim/tire wavering continues, but I think I'm starting to come to a decision.

I'm strongly leaning towards a 17-18lb 17x8 wheel with a 25lb 235/40-17 tire now. It'll be a 1-2lb gain per corner (vs 20lb rim + 21lb tire) which is acceptable for the higher grip level. I could shave that gain and more by going with RS3 tires, but I want the crisper turn-in that the tires with heavier sidewalls provide (Z1* spec most likely).

So I'm thinking 17x8+45 Enkei PF01 or TSW Nurburgring, both are around 17.5lbs.

I'd love to go with the super light Enkei RPF1 or OZ Racing Alleggerita, but I just don't like how either look.

I feel exactly the same way about those two wheels. 17 X 8 17.3 lbs PF01s look much better but it's hard to argue with the 17 X 8 RPF1's 15.6 lbs... Also the Star Specs in 235/40R17 is 24lbs.

(Weights from Tire Rack.)

Draco-REX 05-21-2012 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 220160)
LOL that's where I was. Now I'm back to 215/45/17s with AD08s to try first, then if I still want more grip I'd go 235. IMO 235/40s would be better on 9" wheels, but those are a bit hard to find.. 6ULRs I guess... ugly arse wheel though IMO.

Since I'm going WRB I think I might be able to pull off gold RPF1s.. otherwise I agree they aren't awesome looking so I'd either go with black RPF1s or some PF01s.

I like the Alleggerita look but the price (of the HLTs anyways) is a bit too steep IMO.

The Ultraleggeras might not look too bad on the car either.

Too bad the Kosei K4Rs are only avail in 17x7 (according to TR).

The UltraLeggeras look nice, and are light at 17lbs for a 17x8. But the offset is +48. Granted it's only 3mm off the +45s I listed, but I'm worried about the clearance in the front.

The AD08s are a nice tire. They seem to rate nearly the same as the Z1*. However the Z1* is noticeably cheaper than the AD08. It would come down to appearance, and I'm not sure the Yoko's design is worth $80 to me..

Draco-REX 05-21-2012 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimman (Post 220178)
I feel exactly the same way about those two wheels. 17 X 8 17.3 lbs PF01s look much better but it's hard to argue with the 17 X 8 RPF1's 15.6 lbs... Also the Star Specs in 235/40R17 is 24lbs.

(Weights from Tire Rack.)

Yeah, just noticed I was off on the weight as I was comparing it to the AD08 and other tires. Makes the combo even better.

My friends are telling me not to do another all black car like my STI and are pushing for the gunmetal TSW.

Dave-ROR 05-21-2012 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX (Post 220182)
The UltraLeggeras look nice, and are light at 17lbs for a 17x8. But the offset is +48. Granted it's only 3mm off the +45s I listed, but I'm worried about the clearance in the front.

The AD08s are a nice tire. They seem to rate nearly the same as the Z1*. However the Z1* is noticeably cheaper than the AD08. It would come down to appearance, and I'm not sure the Yoko's design is worth $80 to me..

The AD08s have better steering response and feel IMO. I have both on different wheels for the ITR right now but I'm planning on moving the star specs to the car I'm selling. I'm also getting more life (so far anyways) out of the AD08s.

Star specs are the sh#t for Chumpcar though :)

Draco-REX 05-21-2012 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 220187)
The AD08s have better steering response and feel IMO. I have both on different wheels for the ITR right now but I'm planning on moving the star specs to the car I'm selling. I'm also getting more life (so far anyways) out of the AD08s.

Star specs are the sh#t for Chumpcar though :)

Interesting. I was also looking at the Kumho Ecsta XS, but the reviews aren't as good.

Bah! Were's my opinionated streak when I need it to make a decision?

Dave-ROR 05-21-2012 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX (Post 220193)
Interesting. I was also looking at the Kumho Ecsta XS, but the reviews aren't as good.

Bah! Were's my opinionated streak when I need it to make a decision?

Well there is the massive price difference to consider too. I got $100 off the AD08s which made them the same as star specs for my car.

Now I like them more so I'm screwed. lol

Hanakuso 05-21-2012 06:12 PM

These looks great minus the slammed look. I'm really liking these as an alternative to the Volk CE
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Originally Posted by Afghan Vet (Post 217985)
The other wheel I'm looking at is the SSR Type F

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...00329528_n.jpg


Exhaust 05-22-2012 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ESBjiujitsu (Post 219731)
was thinking about those myself but in bronze :) great choice!!!

:party0030:

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Originally Posted by Guff (Post 219784)
These and the Raijins are what I've been looking at for enkei! Both are awesome!

I was considering the raijins as well much like everyone else, it comes down to which enkeis i want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draco-REX (Post 220117)
So my rim/tire wavering continues, but I think I'm starting to come to a decision.

I'm strongly leaning towards a 17-18lb 17x8 wheel with a 25lb 235/40-17 tire now. It'll be a 1-2lb gain per corner (vs 20lb rim + 21lb tire) which is acceptable for the higher grip level. I could shave that gain and more by going with RS3 tires, but I want the crisper turn-in that the tires with heavier sidewalls provide (Z1* spec most likely).

So I'm thinking 17x8+45 Enkei PF01 or TSW Nurburgring, both are around 17.5lbs.

I'd love to go with the super light Enkei RPF1 or OZ Racing Alleggerita, but I just don't like how either look.

I might go with the enkei pf01's that was my original intention, but thought the 9's would look better. Im not to worried about weight of the wheels seeing how i only way around 110lb myself:lol:

Vracer111 05-22-2012 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimman (Post 220178)
I feel exactly the same way about those two wheels. 17 X 8 17.3 lbs PF01s look much better but it's hard to argue with the 17 X 8 RPF1's 15.6 lbs... Also the Star Specs in 235/40R17 is 24lbs.

(Weights from Tire Rack.)

Same thing for me, I really like the looks of the PFO1's the best...but being nearly 2 lbs heavier each compared to the RPF1's is not acceptable.

Unsprung weight is key and I want to maximize the cars potential without spending a lot - so I think I would be happy with 17x8 RPF1's and a 21lb or lighter tire Max Performance Summer Tire. Since really going for daily driver, don't want R-compound level grip and am actually looking at the 215/45-17 Kumho Ecsta Sport LE's for $99 each with $50 rebate. Just got a 205/55-16 set mounted on 16x7.5 Kosei K-1's for my Tacoma and am really happy with them so far after a few hundred miles. Doesn't have the dry grip of Hankook R-S3's but is about on par with the older R-S2's (like the Kumho MX's) and have better wet traction than both the Hankooks. I'm actually amazed with the wet traction of these tires... in a truck with 1/4 fuel tank level it just grips when turning and cuts right through standing water all while feeling planted. Not quite 'Subaru AWD planted' like R-S3's in the wet on my brothers Impreza RS though...but the most planted of any tire I've had on my Tacoma in the wet (BFG KDW, Falken Azenis RT-215, Kumho Ecsta MX, Hankook R-S2 & R-S3).

tamsau 05-22-2012 12:57 AM

Dam so much different taste in wheels. Im going FIVE:AD S7:F, hopefully 18x8.5.

civicdrivr 05-22-2012 01:21 AM

Here it is, a little after 1am and once again Im looking for wheels. I can never seem to make my mind up.

Im loving Enkeis at the moment. I really want a set of platinum silver RSM9s, but they dont make any lower offsets then +48 in 18x8. Or SBC RS05s.

Exhaust 05-22-2012 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by civicdrivr (Post 220806)
Here it is, a little after 1am and once again Im looking for wheels. I can never seem to make my mind up.

Im loving Enkeis at the moment. I really want a set of platinum silver RSM9s, but they dont make any lower offsets then +48 in 18x8. Or SBC RS05s.

Its a tough choice man seeing how thats what most people notice first when checking out a nice car. Take your time, and consider all your options because i know ive changed my mind damn near 6 times by now:sigh:


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