Ok so this maybe a stupid thread/post but I was wondering if anyone can give me input on what rims look better. Enkei RPF1 or Enkei NTO3+M on a winning blue Mazda rx8 with mazdaspeed front bumper and side skirts. Haven't really found any pics that can do me justice. Also feel free to add any other rim suggestion however my cap is around $1.5k






Thanks for any feedback and sorry if this is a stupid post.

 

the second ones look pretty dope as of now im rocking that good ole plasti dip. i cant wait for new rims

 

RPF1's are always a safe bet. Can't really go wrong w/ either of the ones pictured though.

 

Just an opinion but I have never liked wheels with an even number of spokes. Especially 4 spoke and 6 spoke designs. Your front wheels are never going to be in the same vertical orientation as your rears bc of tire slip ratio and wheel speed in corners ect so it always looks a little off. I'd go for a pair of BBS RK's or similar, or something close to the MS01 mazadaspeed wheel. There is a staggered pair off an FD kicking around on eBay for $1500 with tires, and while staggered stance is far from necessary on an RX8 they are about as cool as it gets for an RX8. Any understeer induced by the 1" stager can be easily dialed out with a beefier rear sway bar, which should also help balance out front and rear suspension frequency mid corner. If your looking for style RPF1s wouldn't be my first choice. While undoubtedly functional they look kinda off, especially when mounted on a car as curvy as an RX8. I have a pair of enkei raijin's which I'm pretty happy with, however they're a little heavier than what your looking at (20lb for a 18X8.5).

 

IMO, the second set looks better.

 

Second set looks better I think.

 

If those are your only 2 options then I like the 2nd pic better :-)