Enkei wheels

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  1. cguzz

    cguzz Member

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    I don't see or hear too much about these wheels. Light weight and apparently from some reviews I've seen there very strong. The 17x7.5 are only 15 lbs. They can be had for around $200-$230 each. Why don't I see more of these on Subies?
    http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html
     
    #1 cguzz, Apr 9, 2006
  2. Deke

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    I've heard their decent wheels. Don't know a whole lot past that. I'm not really sure why they aren't more prevelant on subies.
     
    #2 Deke, Apr 9, 2006
  3. yerrow

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    a few guys an nasioc have them, they are great lightweight wheels that aren't all that pricey. i've been considering them as my next set
     
    #3 yerrow, Apr 9, 2006
  4. bigb996

    bigb996 teh Wannabe Mod

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    seen them on a few subis that autox, seem to be pretty decent.
     
    #4 bigb996, Apr 9, 2006
  5. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    I love enkeis, and these are by far my favorite. If I could, these would be on the car right now ;)
     
    #5 Alex, Apr 9, 2006
  6. bluelinescooby

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    They are great looking lightweight wheels..... but they apparently don't have the gold in 5x114.3 :(

    And the silver in 17x8 is the wrong offset :wtc:

    I also heard that big lip makes the wheels look about an inch smaller than they really are..... Guy with 19" RPF1's on IWSTI
     
    #6 bluelinescooby, Apr 10, 2006
  7. cguzz

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    Yea, they seem to me to be the best deal going as far as strength to weight. I'll probably go with the silver when the time comes.
     
    #7 cguzz, Apr 10, 2006
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  9. catch31

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    Ive been considering Enkeis for a while now unless i find a better set for sale....
     
    #9 catch31, Apr 10, 2006
  10. suby113

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    I put balck Enkei J-10's on my suby They are Great, light weight and Strong, I have always been an enkei Rim lover.
     
    #10 suby113, Apr 10, 2006
  11. suby113

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    Here is what it looks like!
     

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  12. Alex

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    Cool :D
     
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  13. bluelinescooby

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    Slightly OT but aren't the Spec C wheels made by Enkei? Pretty sure they are....

    $2000 for a set, but man they look good..... even the stupid center caps are like $130..... The more brake dust I have to scrub off the more I'm disliking the stock BBS...... at least they look good when they're clean (which isn't often....)

    :drool:
    [​IMG]
     
    #13 bluelinescooby, Apr 10, 2006
  14. suby113

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    Not made by Enkei think they are made by OZ or prodrive.
     
    #14 suby113, Apr 10, 2006
  15. bluelinescooby

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    Dunno...... I checked JapanParts.com after I posted and they indicated that they are made by Enkei..... who knows?
     
    #15 bluelinescooby, Apr 10, 2006
  16. suby113

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    But the could be Enkei ur right who knows?.....
     
    #16 suby113, Apr 10, 2006
  17. WrxCrazy

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    i like them but i perfer the motegi racing's tracklite then them..
     
    #17 WrxCrazy, Apr 10, 2006
  18. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

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    it wouldn't surprise me, doesn't enkei make the evo 8/9 wheels?
     
    #18 monk, Apr 10, 2006
  19. suby113

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    yes enkie does and all toyota rims as we'll, But I could of sworn that prodrive made subaru rims besides BBS
     
    #19 suby113, Apr 10, 2006
  20. WrxCrazy

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    thats a bump then enike r good rims..
     
    #20 WrxCrazy, Apr 10, 2006
  21. Alex

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    I wouldnt pass Subaru for chosing Enkei. I am surprised they didnt use a BBS wheel though, thats basically been their choice for the newer body styles. I believe Rays made the s202 rim.
     
    #21 Alex, Apr 10, 2006
  22. Trey

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    Prodrive doesn't make rims, RAYS makes Prodrive wheels. ;)

    Enkie makes rims for BBS as well. :D


    Google it......
     
    #22 Trey, Apr 10, 2006
  23. Alex

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    Woah, cool, didnt know that ;)
     
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  24. suby113

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    same here thats news!
     
    #24 suby113, Apr 10, 2006
  25. Trey

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    Some dood took off his OEM STi wheel and it had the enkei logo stamped on it. BBS outsourced it.
     
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  26. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

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    along with speed star, OZ, and someone else i believe.
     
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  27. thejackal

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    enkei makes GREAT track wheels!!! super strong, super light, super cheap.

    [​IMG]
     
    #27 thejackal, Apr 18, 2006
  28. Alex

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    Thats was a fun day up at Road Atlanta :D
     
    #28 Alex, Apr 18, 2006
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    That pic is actually from Barber last weekend!
     
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  30. Trey

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    The New 2007 USDM STi limited edition will have Enkei wheels on it instead of BBS.
     
    #30 Trey, Apr 18, 2006
  31. suby113

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    For who ever is interested the rims I have for sale the picture is here in this forum. Thanks
     
    #31 suby113, Apr 22, 2006
  32. Alex

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    Whoops :keke:
     
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  33. thejackal

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    So I see you popped your STi's cherry over at little talledega with SS?! Awesome! Are you track hooked now? How was the day anyway, prob pretty insane with only a few cars and most of the day to burn :wiggle:
     
    #33 thejackal, Apr 30, 2006
  34. Alex

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    But of course, been there 3 times now and been loving every minute of it! I am going to try to make it out to RA over the summer :sx:
     
    #34 Alex, Apr 30, 2006
  35. thejackal

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    We neeeeeeed to coordinate so we hit up RA on the same date!!!! Which club are you more interested in? I've been up there with the PCA (porsche), and you saw me there at photo day with panoz race school... But BMW club, and NASA also run events 2..... PCA have some good instructors, but panoz will release you solo and you can bring friends in the car, which is fun...

    check this out:
    http://www.trackschedule.com/sched.html

    Matt
     
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  36. Indica029

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    Aren't the new rims on the 06 WRX made by enkei too?
     
    #36 Indica029, May 3, 2006
  37. ck02wrx

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    17x8 15.5 lbs each and I love them.
    [​IMG]
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    #37 ck02wrx, May 3, 2006
  38. 5spdfrk

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    If I ever decide to get rid of my ver7s, i'll probably get these.
     
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  39. cguzz

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    Version 7's! So that's what those are. What size were these made in. Is the finish durable? Who made them? How much do they weight? Forged or cast?

    I like the gold Enkei's but if those could be had in 17" I'd have to consider them.
     
    #39 cguzz, Jun 15, 2006
  40. 5spdfrk

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    I guess your talking about me, so I'll answer.

    They were only made in 17's. The finish is the same as the oem wheels. Enkei made them. They weigh about 17.5 lbs and are cast not forged.
     
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  41. cguzz

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    Nice

    Nice looking rims. I bet they'd look good on my WRB wagon. I'll for sure consider those when it's time for tires/rims.

    Thanks
     
    #41 cguzz, Jun 16, 2006
  42. 5spdfrk

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    Yeh, there nice, but pricey if you buy them new. Try and find someone who is selling a used set.
     
    #42 5spdfrk, Jun 16, 2006
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