Wheels - My tough decision
03-30-2013, 06:30 PM
#11
Quality is very good with Enkei, not sure where you have been hearing that. They are factory equipment on our car after all. Don't know much about Konig line up. As far as what wheels fit, Ive been out of the shopping for wheels business a long time ago, I got what I like, and took it a step further and made what I wanted because the widths and offset I wanted isn't out on the market. All I can do is tell you if the wheel size you pick is going to fit, with or without work.
03-30-2013, 07:32 PM
#12
You've heard bad things about Enkei "quality"? Like what, specifically?
Want help from "more knowledgeable people"? Well feel free to ignore any useless info you've already been given in this thread. And feel free to overspend on wheels that don't fit! Adios...
Want help from "more knowledgeable people"? Well feel free to ignore any useless info you've already been given in this thread. And feel free to overspend on wheels that don't fit! Adios...
03-31-2013, 06:33 AM
#13
FWIW, no chipping on the PF01s on my RX-7 after about 7k miles on them. No bent wheels, either...
If you run stretched tire fitments, you can leave the edge of the rim exposed and susceptible to damage from stones.
Regarding bent wheels, ANY wheel will bend if you impact something hard enough. Cast wheels that are designed to be reasonably lightweight are going to be more susceptible to bending than forged wheels, but of course cost is an issue. I don't know what the yield strength is for Enkei's MAT cast aluminum, but presumably it's similar to other die-cast Al alloys. at ~25ksi vs. ~40ksi for forged 6061-T6. Ultimate strengths are actually pretty similar, though, at ~45ksi.
Anyway, don't run into stuff and you'll be fine. If you do bend a wheel, replacement cost is reasonable vs. forged.
If you run stretched tire fitments, you can leave the edge of the rim exposed and susceptible to damage from stones.
Regarding bent wheels, ANY wheel will bend if you impact something hard enough. Cast wheels that are designed to be reasonably lightweight are going to be more susceptible to bending than forged wheels, but of course cost is an issue. I don't know what the yield strength is for Enkei's MAT cast aluminum, but presumably it's similar to other die-cast Al alloys. at ~25ksi vs. ~40ksi for forged 6061-T6. Ultimate strengths are actually pretty similar, though, at ~45ksi.
Anyway, don't run into stuff and you'll be fine. If you do bend a wheel, replacement cost is reasonable vs. forged.
03-31-2013, 11:30 AM
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Thank you for the information. Tirerack shows a default of 215 tire but I'm reading most people go with 225. Is this more reasonable? These wheels also look really great on a lowered vehicle. I can't lower yet though so I'm hoping they still go well until that happens.
03-31-2013, 04:55 PM
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With the pf01-ss 17x8 +50 and 17x9 +60, I'd go either 225/45-17 or 235/40-17 fronts with 255/40-17 rears.
04-10-2013, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by elusiveaura' timestamp='1364525443' post='22436083
I think you guys are right with the 17s and lowering. The more I struggle with this the more that makes sense. And those enkei's do look nice. Thanks for posting the pictures. I guess 17's and dropping would make more sense than 18's and the cost reduction would be beneficial as well. Thanks for the heads up guys. That's one reason I like these forums.
Seen car in person, looks extremely clean with attention to detail!!!
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