Shopping the market and need the NAM members to assist me in buying the best overall quality aftermarket wheels.

Staying with the 17" wheel size for my MCS.

I like the look of the Team Dynamics Pro 1.2 but many comments read
about the Enkei RPF1 say its the better quality product.

So, what do the NAM members think ???

I am not tracking my Mini and don't drive it in the Winter months.

Looking forward to reading your replies.

 

I'm looking at Advan RSII
http://yokohamawheel.jp/brand/advan_rs2/index_mini.html

 

I'm in the same boat as you MiniKar. I'm also looking at those two wheels: I want to go with 8-inch wide wheels for the 2017 auto-x / solo season. Looking forward to feedback as well.

 

Both are fine, slight edge to Enkei RPF1

What are you using them for?

 

Minihune,

I already have PF01 wheels in Black on my Mini but I'm now looking at a set of Silver wheels. No track days just plain old freeway motoring !

I've read about failures on the Team Dynamics wheels but have also heard about bent RPF1 wheels on the back inside from regular sized pot holes.

I really can't afford $500 a wheel Advan wheels, so do I go back to heavy stock rims ???

MiniKar

 

RPF1's are ultralight, though very strong for their weight. You have to be very aware of pavement changes, brakes ect with any ultra light (less than a pound per inch).

 

Realize that ANY wheel can be damaged when driving on the street or at the track.

Hitting a curb or pothole or going off track is an easy way to risk damage which can be to the tire, wheel or suspension.

Key is to drive well and avoid trouble when you can. Unfortunately you can't always avoid trouble.

Slow down in the rain (puddles of water may hide a pothole), when on unfamiliar roads, or when driving at night.

Lightweight wheels cost more because weight reduction helps performance and handling but any light wheel will only be as strong as it's design and material constuction will allow.

OEM heavy wheels are built tough and compromise weight for cost of production and overall durability. They are not bulletproof. When matched to stiff runflat tires you can risk damage to a wheel.

Another consideration is metal fatigue and stress to a wheel over time. A lighter wheel may not hold up as well over time, you need to inspect wheels carefully and look for any signs of cracking (better to catch it early than to risk a wheel failure).

Interesting article about metal fatigue-
file:///Users/brad/Downloads/05_2009_046_Wang_06.pdf
http://www.dijtokyo.org/events/Grubisic_DIJ041012.pdf

In the end you will be "trusting" a wheel manufacturer to design a strong wheel based on how it is made (forged vs various casting methods) and materials used. It doesn't make any sense to produce a very light wheel that is easily damaged nor a wheel that is extremely costly to produce.