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-   -   Enkei RPF1 17x8 Gold + Dunlop Star Specs 255/40/17 on SWP Premium (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10825)

Mitch 07-06-2012 01:41 AM

Enkei RPF1 17x8 Gold + Dunlop Star Specs 255/40/17 on SWP Premium
 
I got my 17x8 RPF1s with 255/40 Star Specs in today. Threw them on immediately and snapped some pictures. I went out for a little drive to settle the suspension to take more pictures, but I ended up driving until after the sun set, so settled pictures will have to wait. I went to a parking lot and did tight circles at full lock. No rubbing whatsoever. I'll give it a more spirited test later this weekend.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/a...z/DSCF1678.jpg
http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/a...z/DSCF1681.jpg
http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/a...z/DSCF1682.jpg
http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/a...z/DSCF1686.jpg

Edit: after the suspension settled, but the angle isn't great.
http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/a...z/DSCF1699.jpg

crimespree 07-06-2012 02:34 AM

what offset?

notFRS 07-06-2012 02:36 AM

Offset listings would be a huge help, so would some pictures of the actual fitment/offset.

ZmZMWagon 07-06-2012 02:36 AM

Very Nice! How does it drive now compared to stock?

Mitch 07-06-2012 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crimespree (Post 298870)
what offset?

Quote:

Originally Posted by notFRS (Post 298874)
Offset listings would be a huge help, so would some pictures of the actual fitment/offset.

Offset is 45. You can order this wheel off of tirerack and have it in a couple of days. Please note that there had been a typo in the thread title and that these are 17x8.
Quote:

Originally Posted by ZmZMWagon (Post 298875)
Very Nice! How does it drive now compared to stock?

The steering feels a wee bit heavier (not as heavy as my M3). I thought the steering felt direct before, but it picked up some clarity and immediacy with these tires. It'll be another few weeks before I hit the track with them unless I throw them on for the fun runs at the autocross I'm going to on Sunday.

DarrenDriven 07-06-2012 03:00 AM

Cool to see these in gold. Here are three other topics that are about the same wheels, but other colors.

RPF1 17x8.0 +45 (black) #1

RPF1 17x8.0 +45 (black) #2

RPF1 17x8.0 +45 (silver)

Mitch 07-06-2012 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven (Post 298912)
Cool to see these in gold. Here are three other topics that are about the same wheels, but other colors.

RPF1 17x8.0 +45 (black) #1

RPF1 17x8.0 +45 (black) #2

RPF1 17x8.0 +45 (silver)

Thanks! A comment for the database, it might be worth including tire sizes (where mentioned) as well since that can affect fitment on some offsets.

DarrenDriven 07-06-2012 03:10 AM

That is a good idea... ugh, that means I have to go through every single thread again. :) We'll see if I can find the time.

kanundrum 07-06-2012 10:40 AM

Looking Good! Went the same way as well except for 245's and I thought 255's might rub under super hard turning. Went with V12's though as they were much cheaper.

http://i47.tinypic.com/x365pl.jpg

Motopythons 07-06-2012 03:21 PM

I love this wheel on the S2K, but it doesn't really work with neither of the Toyobaru. Just my opinion.

track_warrior 07-06-2012 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motopythons (Post 299837)
I love this wheel on the S2K, but it doesn't really work with neither of the Toyobaru. Just my opinion.

Needs moar low , thats why. Every s2k you see with this wheel on is lowered. Wait till some one lowers it with these wheels and it will be pure sex!!

Im still waiting on my KW'S

Asterisked Accolade 07-06-2012 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motopythons (Post 299837)
I love this wheel on the S2K, but it doesn't really work with neither of the Toyobaru. Just my opinion.

I plan on getting some RPF1s as well-- but to me, you don't get them to look good, you get them because they weigh as much as a trapper-keeper.

Superhatch 07-06-2012 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcasso87 (Post 299871)
Needs moar low , thats why. Every s2k you see with this wheel on is lowered. Wait till some one lowers it with these wheels and it will be pure sex!!

Indeed. I think these look really good for the car not being lowered. When I swapped these (in 15") on my MCS I saved 20 lbs per corner over the OEM 17"s. I'm really curious as to the weight savings when going to an RPF1.

Mitch 07-06-2012 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superhatch (Post 299966)
Indeed. I think these look really good for the car not being lowered. When I swapped these (in 15") on my MCS I saved 20 lbs per corner over the OEM 17"s. I'm really curious as to the weight savings when going to an RPF1.

Not only is the car not lowered, it's actually raised a little bit because the suspension hadn't settled after putting it in the air. I'll take pictures this evening (if it doesn't rain) that show what it settled to. Looks a lot better. Overall I think I gained ~1.5-2lbs per corner, which isn't bad when you consider I went from 215 to 255 width tires.


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