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Old 11-14-2007, 02:44 AM
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Possibly getting these enkei's need feedback

What do you guys think about these?
Enkei Performance Series WDM Gunmetal
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2GMML&i2_Qty=2

Also, can someone explain to me the +42mm offset?
Old 11-14-2007, 03:02 AM
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No!
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One side of your car will look good, and the other side will look like you have the wheels backwards. This would irritate me.
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Not bad looking, but heavy at 28lbs. Stockers are 22.
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Originally Posted by bruce_van
One side of your car will look good, and the other side will look like you have the wheels backwards. This would irritate me.
LOL You are right!

Although It wouldn't bother me. We are in 3D world. It is impossible to see both sides of my car at the same time.

This one is not side-oriented.. but I still like the previous better.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

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no to both..
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I think they are nice but 6 lbs. more than stock?

Too heavy for me.
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ASA, Kazera and Kosei all have options that are priced comparably to those Enkeis and the same weight or less than stock. ASA and Kosei are both great quality vs. price. Enkei's higher-line stuff is on my short list of the world's best, making it all that much more impressive how well it's priced, but their cheap stuff seems like it's just there to feed Pep Boys.
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i think he likes the style...

it reminds me of Dmix's rx-8. except his weren't as "smooshed"
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Originally Posted by rollerbldes
What do you guys think about these?
Enkei Performance Series WDM Gunmetal
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2GMML&i2_Qty=2

Also, can someone explain to me the +42mm offset?
our stock rims have +50mm offset
lower offset means it will stick out a little bit more than stock

as I know, the most aggressive offset people running without rolling fender is:
front +29mm, rear +35mm
but it depends on how wide your tires are and how low your suspension setup is..

for your rims of choice, i think its ok, since ur car is black.
but for performance , lighter is better...

if i were you, i will take a look at for sale section
there are some good deals of great used rims
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I run a +41MM offset on my Volks, at 18x9 and I had no rubbing issues till I got my body kit..
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Originally Posted by bruce_van
One side of your car will look good, and the other side will look like you have the wheels backwards. This would irritate me.
I have always thought the same thing with directional spokes. They should make them so that the rotation of the spokes are the same on each side.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. As far as the weight goes. 4x6=24lb which is 0.8% of the ~3000lb I doubt it's going to make much of any difference.
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