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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Enkei RS-M opinions

Anybody with pics of these on their cars?

Thanks to those who responded to my other thread regarding the Ultraleggaras! I'm still considering these as well as now the Enkei RS M's. They both appear to be around the same weight (not too big an issue) but the RS M's have a more friendly offset (43mm). The Enkeis seem to be a duller finish which I'm not too sure about.
I AM going to go with the 16" wheels, 205/50's, and will consider some form of lowering in the near future.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Not bad at all. I'm usually not a fan of thinner spoke wheels but these are reminiscent of the STi's BBS wheels. Quite nice.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Shown with NT01's

 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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14.8lbs according this guy:
http://wheelweights.net/
In my book, that's light for a cast 16in. cast wheel. Hhhhmmm....starts looking more closely and thinking about RS M's.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Not bad at all. I'm usually not a fan of thinner spoke wheels but these are reminiscent of the STi's BBS wheels. Quite nice.
actually, these are much closer

 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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It's a nice wheel, the details make it for me. Comes with Valve Stems, nice metal ones at that and the center cap is held on with Alan head bolts.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Yup it is a nice wheel, and thanks for the photo! Now I've got to make a decision.
They look more sporty than the UL's but the UL's have a touch of class that I really like.
There is a set of 17's for sale in the Marketplace (RS M's that is)
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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I wonder which of the two wheels would be stronger????
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Both companies use MAT technology on there wheels so either one is an excellent choice.

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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Not bad at all. I'm usually not a fan of thinner spoke wheels but these are reminiscent of the STi's BBS wheels. Quite nice.
I still don't think it works. (imho.)
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Red Skunk, are you referring to the Enkeis not working on the Mini?
 
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