Wheel Directory: Enkei RPF1 Type-II 17x7.0 +48

[master345]

I was thinking about going with something like this. It seems silly to throw away the new tires that come on the car, or try to sell them of eBay which is a big hassle. Instead you have put the original stock tires on the new wheels, right?

This looks great. But can you please post some pics showing the width of the tires in this config?

So with this setup, you only have to pay for the wheels, which I am assuming is $1100. Add mount/balancing, and you're done, right?

I would however, go with a ProKit to lower the car by 1". I understand this might cost $250 for the springs and $350 for labor.

So after everything is done, I would then sell the original rims for $150 each. This exercise would then result in a nice upgrade without too much cost or waste.

I don't really like the center caps in your pics, as they don't match well. What are the options with this wheel?

Nice posting! You've made a wise choice, I think.

[hankster]

Originally Posted by mickey177

Can you please take more side photos?thanks

will do. I'll try to remember my camera tomorrow

[hankster]

Originally Posted by master345

Instead you have put the original stock tires on the new wheels, right?

yup, going to use them up learning to really drive this car in autocross before buying stickier performance tires

Originally Posted by master345

can you please post some pics showing the width of the tires in this config?

will do. They are exactly same size, width and offset as stock so will look the same

Originally Posted by master345

So with this setup, you only have to pay for the wheels, which I am assuming is $1100. Add mount/balancing, and you're done, right?

$51.99 total to mount and balance. Make sure the shop has a touchless setup or at least plastic clamps so as not to scratch the wheels. Most shops have machines with metal clamps they will scratch your painted/coated wheels.

Originally Posted by master345

I would however, go with a ProKit to lower the car by 1".

no lowering for me - autocross stock (RTR) class

Originally Posted by master345

I don't really like the center caps in your pics, as they don't match well. What are the options with this wheel?

I either leave them or remove them. I'll probably remove them tomorrow and see how I like it. I don't know of any other options.

Originally Posted by master345

Nice posting! You've made a wise choice, I think.

thanks, they definitely fit my needs and expectations

[hankster]

Originally Posted by master345

So with this setup, you only have to pay for the wheels, which I am assuming is $1100. Add mount/balancing, and you're done, right?

I also bought hub rings for the wheels off of ebay for $9 which included shipping. OD75mm/ID56.1mm

[TXFRS]

Nice.

Aside from having the fastest color, have you noticed a performance difference with the lighter wheels?

[hankster]

Originally Posted by TXFRS

Nice. Aside from having the fastest color, have you noticed a performance difference with the lighter wheels?

absolutely, totally subjective but feels a bit more agile, lighter, like it rolls easier. Turning feels easier and smoother.

HOWEVER, I also had OEM crash bolts installed and a mild 'performance' alignment done so no telling how much the new lighter wheels are contributing to that versus the alignment.

The stock front and rear toe settings were out of spec anyway. From what I've been reading that's not uncommon in these vehicles. Everyone should probably go have their alignment checked. Easy handling improvement and extend the life of your tires.

[ft86Fan]

But the Enkei RPF1 Type IIs are heavier than the original RPF1.

[hankster]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

But the Enkei RPF1 Type IIs are heavier than the original RPF1.

yes, by about a pound or so. Not sweating it. They are also available in 17x7 now. RPF1 17x7 are not available until December.

[hankster]

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by hankster

yes, by about a pound or so. Not sweating it. They are also available in 17x7 now. RPF1 17x7 are not available until December.

They were supposed to be available on 10/12. Now they changed it to Dec

Your pics are looking good

[ModBargains]

Great wheels, now it needs a drop stat!

-Frank

[hankster]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

They were supposed to be available on 10/12. Now they changed it to Dec

had my order in for the RPF1's but when I found out they pushed availability back to December I cancelled the order and went for the Type II instead.

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by hankster

had my order in for the RPF1's but when I found out they pushed availability back to December I cancelled the order and went for the Type II instead.

Yeah, good call. I'm just going to get the RPF1 next year since its almost winter already

[hankster]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

...I'm just going to get the RPF1 next year since its almost winter already

that's what I like most about Houston - no real winter to speak of!!!