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11-16-2009, 03:40 AM
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My new rpf1's wrapped in Toyo R1R (265-35-R18)...these tires are just so meaty. 
now just need to get some track time into these things then upgrade to some coilovers
ps.. another thanks to Brice from race roots for organising the group buy and his continued service and great prices.
now just need to get some track time into these things then upgrade to some coilovers
ps.. another thanks to Brice from race roots for organising the group buy and his continued service and great prices.
11-16-2009, 04:31 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3382097
18' enkei EV-5 hyper black/machined lip wrapped in nitto rubber
18' enkei EV-5 hyper black/machined lip wrapped in nitto rubber
12-04-2009, 07:00 PM
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18 down to 17
Hey Guys,
I'm looking to join the Enkei club (rpf1's) for pure performance reasons (not really caring about the bling bling effect) in the very near future.
Has anyone gone from an 18" down to a 17"?
Did you notice a significant difference or is it pretty minor?
I'm kinda second guessing myself now after I learned that the speedometer calibration gets thrown off changing wheel size etc.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
I'm looking to join the Enkei club (rpf1's) for pure performance reasons (not really caring about the bling bling effect) in the very near future.
Has anyone gone from an 18" down to a 17"?
Did you notice a significant difference or is it pretty minor?
I'm kinda second guessing myself now after I learned that the speedometer calibration gets thrown off changing wheel size etc.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
12-04-2009, 09:58 PM
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^^exactly my friend!
the stock O.D. tire is something like 26.1 inches...
if it bothers ya on the speedo, try yokohama's site to see tire choices that can mirror the oem dimensions.
hey, u gotta sacrifice something to gain something right?
on a side note, just patiently hoping on the pf01's arrival. another nice rim to consider from enkei...
the stock O.D. tire is something like 26.1 inches...
if it bothers ya on the speedo, try yokohama's site to see tire choices that can mirror the oem dimensions.
hey, u gotta sacrifice something to gain something right?
on a side note, just patiently hoping on the pf01's arrival. another nice rim to consider from enkei...
12-05-2009, 02:06 AM
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Thanks guys for the info, I thought the speedo was based off the rim not the tire.
Does anyone happen to know if the 17" give a noticeable difference against the 18" RPF1's?
I've read a lot of the links on the site already but haven't really found anything that explains what the effects of diameter has on performance.
Does anyone happen to know if the 17" give a noticeable difference against the 18" RPF1's?
I've read a lot of the links on the site already but haven't really found anything that explains what the effects of diameter has on performance.
12-06-2009, 04:01 PM
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^^^READ ABOVE, speedo is based of the overall diameter of wheel/tire combination, the overall OEM diameter is 25.9in(tire size 225/45/18) if you get 17x9.5" rims then you want to get 275/40/17 tires which will give you an overall diameter of 25.7in, almost identical to OEM.
once again it has NOTHING TO DO WITH RIM SIZE, ITS ALL ABOUT TIRE SIZE.
Go here and play with this until all you questions are answered http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
once again it has NOTHING TO DO WITH RIM SIZE, ITS ALL ABOUT TIRE SIZE.
Go here and play with this until all you questions are answered http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
12-06-2009, 08:48 PM
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Sorry Khronus I guess I should have been more specific. (Thanks for the link though).
I understand the whole speedo effect now, I was more curious if anyone out there knew what the performance differences between an RPF1 18" and RPF1 17" of same tire size, type etc would be.
Either way you've helped me settle on the 17" the above question is more out of curiosity at this point then anything else. Thanks much for your help.
I'll post pics after I get them installed.
I understand the whole speedo effect now, I was more curious if anyone out there knew what the performance differences between an RPF1 18" and RPF1 17" of same tire size, type etc would be.
Either way you've helped me settle on the 17" the above question is more out of curiosity at this point then anything else. Thanks much for your help.
I'll post pics after I get them installed.
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04-15-2010, 02:14 PM
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Now there is a RPF1 shirt lol http://enkei.com/rpf1-shirt.html
Also be on the look out for pics of PF01 in matte black. They should be coming out pretty soon.
Also be on the look out for pics of PF01 in matte black. They should be coming out pretty soon.
04-15-2010, 02:31 PM
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And as mentioned, the wheel and the tires cost less in 17".
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04-19-2010, 02:52 AM
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Looks awesome! Now I know exactly what this setup would look like if I was to put my stock bumper back with RPF1's.
Anyways, that's a pretty agressive setup, and I like it. How much fender work was this to fit? I didn't think 18x9.5 +15 would fit.
Anyways, that's a pretty agressive setup, and I like it. How much fender work was this to fit? I didn't think 18x9.5 +15 would fit.
05-01-2010, 09:10 AM
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[quote=BigOLundh;1390665]Oh, and here is McCall's 8. He has the RPF1 - as you can see, it also looks great when in motion...
Hi. Just a few questions: Are these the 18's X 9.5? When you race with them do they touch the fenders anytime? Is your car lowered?I'm planning to do some auto/solo events but without lowering the car. Thanks for the info.
Hi. Just a few questions: Are these the 18's X 9.5? When you race with them do they touch the fenders anytime? Is your car lowered?I'm planning to do some auto/solo events but without lowering the car. Thanks for the info.
05-01-2010, 09:19 AM
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^Tires, I'm guessing you want a competitive street tire if your going to track?
Check out the following
Nitto NT05
Bridgestone RE-11
Dunlop Star Spec
Kumho XS
Yokohama AD08
Toyo R1R
If your looking for an R Compound, check out the Nitto NT01 or the BFG R1.
Personally I would choose the Nitto NT05. They are cheaper then every tire listed except for the XS. And they are also a harder compound which only gets better as it heats up. Which will be much better for Track events than a softer AutoCross compound tire that will start to chunk on the track.
I am currently on 275/35/18 NT05's and have written a review of them here https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/impressions-new-nitto-nt05-184327/
Check out the following
Nitto NT05
Bridgestone RE-11
Dunlop Star Spec
Kumho XS
Yokohama AD08
Toyo R1R
If your looking for an R Compound, check out the Nitto NT01 or the BFG R1.
Personally I would choose the Nitto NT05. They are cheaper then every tire listed except for the XS. And they are also a harder compound which only gets better as it heats up. Which will be much better for Track events than a softer AutoCross compound tire that will start to chunk on the track.
I am currently on 275/35/18 NT05's and have written a review of them here https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/impressions-new-nitto-nt05-184327/
Thanks a lot for your opinion.
05-01-2010, 11:06 PM
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First of all, thanks for your answer.
I will race my car with stock suspension only, Racing Beat sway bars and whatever negative camber I can get (I think it's around -1.5). In the Good Win site they wrote that sometimes, when you can't give more camber, the Aszenis tire in this rim/tire combo could rub and it would be necessary to work with the rear fender lip.
What is your experience with this?
I will race my car with stock suspension only, Racing Beat sway bars and whatever negative camber I can get (I think it's around -1.5). In the Good Win site they wrote that sometimes, when you can't give more camber, the Aszenis tire in this rim/tire combo could rub and it would be necessary to work with the rear fender lip.
What is your experience with this?