Enkei RPF1 17x8 Gold + Dunlop Star Specs 255/40/17 on SWP Premium - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mitch · 07-06-2012, 12:41 AM

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.

Edit: after the suspension settled, but the angle isn't great.

crimespree · 07-06-2012, 01:34 AM

what offset?

notFRS · 07-06-2012, 01:36 AM

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

ZmZMWagon · 07-06-2012, 01:36 AM

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

Mitch · 07-06-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by crimespree

what offset?

Quote:

Originally Posted by notFRS

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.

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Originally Posted by ZmZMWagon

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, 02:00 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, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

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, 02:10 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, 09:40 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.

Motopythons · 07-06-2012, 02:21 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, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Motopythons

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, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Motopythons

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, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pcasso87

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, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Superhatch

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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07-06-2012, 12:41 AM	#1
Mitch form follows function Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: RIP '13 BRZ Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 688 Thanks: 42 Thanked 234 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. Edit: after the suspension settled, but the angle isn't great. Last edited by Mitch; 07-08-2012 at 01:25 AM.

07-06-2012, 01:34 AM	#2
crimespree Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Posts: 177 Thanks: 14 Thanked 59 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what offset?

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ZmZMWagon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: MS3 Location: So Cal Posts: 251 Thanks: 137 Thanked 64 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very Nice! How does it drive now compared to stock?

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