Enkei RPF1 17x7+42 anyone?

[xwd]

I am also running A6s in CS, 245/40/17s.

The Star Specs and the Hankook RS-3s are definitely exceptions to the rule when it comes to street tires, but they are the two tires to have running in RTR class. From some quick research on here, the guys who competed last year at nationals in RTR were either running 245/40/17 or 235/40/17 Star Specs. You lose some turn in feel with a pinched tire like that but it's been shown people run faster times with the wider tires just like pinched Hoosiers.

[Gearhd79]

The more I read, it looks like RTR might be the place for me. I want to go with either star specs or RS3's but im thinking about tire size...something i can still drive on the street. So i hear go 215 for lower power cars and keep it light (Enkei's). then I hear wider is better any way you go. I had a miata and know what tire changes can do to the attitude of a car and I DO NOT want to change the way this car feels. I am now thinking 235 40... I just want some grip without making my steering feel heavier. Thoughts anyone?

[Kido1986]

If you go with RS3s, definitely get 215s. you want to square that tire off to the wheel as much as possible for sharp turn in. I loved 215s and ordered another set yesterday. Star specs have stiffer sideall so you cna try 235s but the Z1s are mostly sold out. Z2s are at least a month out

[gmookher]

I am on stock sized star specs and they are great tires fwiw, firmer than oe by alot

[Gearhd79]

Now i have a new problem. Tire rack has my Rpf1's in black now but they are $22.00 more per wheel in black compared to the same wheel in silver. Is it really worth $88.00 extra for color? Anyone know if the black chips off easy on the Enkei's ? IM trying not to be a cheap ass but thats close to the price of a wheel alignment.

[A5D5TRYR]

With a darker colour like mine I say silver all the way. With a lighter colour I would definitely steer towards black. With yours (assuming your pic is your car in hot lava) I would say you could go either way. The silver does set off the head and tail lights though and it really pops at night. I really like it. I'll see if I can find a night shot of the silver ones so you can sort of see what I mean.

[Gearhd79]

Yes my Avitar is me in my Hot Lava. I think a black or gun metal rim is the way to go with my car color but at the same time I am thinking the silver rims will hold up better with all the mounting and changing on and off through a season and if I can save a few bucks here and there it will let me do more in ther long run.

[xwd]

I'm a sucker for darker rims, so I'd cough up the $88.

[jdrxb9]

Originally Posted by Gearhd79

The more I read, it looks like RTR might be the place for me. I want to go with either star specs or RS3's but im thinking about tire size...something i can still drive on the street. So i hear go 215 for lower power cars and keep it light (Enkei's). then I hear wider is better any way you go. I had a miata and know what tire changes can do to the attitude of a car and I DO NOT want to change the way this car feels. I am now thinking 235 40... I just want some grip without making my steering feel heavier. Thoughts anyone?

I believe we met at the 10/27 SUSQ Hershey event. Not sure if you noticed but my car was on 235/40 Star Specs at that event. I ran 225/45 AD08's earlier in the year and did not notice much worse (if any) steering feel/response when going to the 235's. My plan is to be on 235/40 Dunlops again this year.

PS - video from the 10/27 event here if you are interested:

[Aznsky]

Originally Posted by A5D5TRYR

With a darker colour like mine I say silver all the way. With a lighter colour I would definitely steer towards black. With yours (assuming your pic is your car in hot lava) I would say you could go either way. The silver does set off the head and tail lights though and it really pops at night. I really like it. I'll see if I can find a night shot of the silver ones so you can sort of see what I mean.

Wow that's one of the nicest posts I've seen in a while. If a wheel color question was asked in other forums I visit, the reply would typically be "it's your own car, pick whatever you like". But props for a good response!

[Gearhd79]

Originally Posted by jdrxb9

I believe we met at the 10/27 SUSQ Hershey event. Not sure if you noticed but my car was on 235/40 Star Specs at that event. I ran 225/45 AD08's earlier in the year and did not notice much worse (if any) steering feel/response when going to the 235's. My plan is to be on 235/40 Dunlops again this year.

PS - video from the 10/27 event here if you are interested:

I acually could not make the hershey event in october and I now wish I did. I would have been racing with another FRS and a BRZ and it would have been nice to meet you and the other guy racing. That would have been interesting. What rim are you using for CS ?
I do plan on running the new version of the star spec. I think with the climate in central pa and the North East, the star spec should be a good fit.

[jdrxb9]

Originally Posted by Gearhd79

I acually could not make the hershey event in october and I now wish I did. I would have been racing with another FRS and a BRZ and it would have been nice to meet you and the other guy racing. That would have been interesting. What rim are you using for CS ?
I do plan on running the new version of the star spec. I think with the climate in central pa and the North East, the star spec should be a good fit.

That would have been interesting - I couldn't remember if his car was red or lava, but on second thought I guess it was 'plain' red.

I bought my wheels very early, so ended up with oddballs - no complaints, though: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=252607

[Gearhd79]

well I do hope you will be at some Susq. events (hershey) this up coming year. If my work scedule allows I should be at most local events and some NEPA events as well

[A5D5TRYR]

Found it. Unfortunately not the best quality, but it might help a little.