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bobdobbs
03-31-2004, 02:47 AM
Enkei has a new line of 2004 wheels. I think this one would look good on an EP3, the RS7:

http://discounttire.com/product/wheels/enkrs7.sm.ang.jpg

It's got the magic-number seven spokes like the CTR and it's otherwise clean looking. Anybody else think they look good? Or like ass?

BSEVEER
03-31-2004, 05:10 AM
I think it's a good looking wheel. 7 spokes looks the best IMO although I prefer when the spokes extend all the way out to the edge of the wheel, making them look bigger. Any weight info on those dobbs?

bobdobbs
03-31-2004, 05:35 AM
Yeah, there's something zen about 7 spokes, the lack of symmetry or something.

I've gotten two stories on the weight: Discount Tire says 17 pounds at 17" and some other forums say 19 pounds. The guys at Enkei say they have no specs yet. They're nice guys, but not very helpful.

gr8buddha
03-31-2004, 05:59 AM
i like em... did by any chance get some prices for them ?

skooba
03-31-2004, 06:01 AM
DrtyTexan has them on his car in bronze. He got them from www.whalentire.com for a pretty good price:

http://image1.lightbox7.com/drtytexan85/Enkei2.jpg

Civicvtec1ps
03-31-2004, 06:07 AM
Originally posted by skooba

http://image1.lightbox7.com/drtytexan85/Enkei2.jpg
Those wheels looks nice.

bobdobbs
03-31-2004, 06:07 AM
Well, dayam, I'm not crazy. They do look good.

Weight? Anybody?

SiR Medic
03-31-2004, 06:34 AM
I'm thinking about the OR52s in 16" silver for my car.

http://www.carelements.com/Enkei/enkei_or52_silver.jpg

They are very nice lookin' wheels for the price. I wanted to get Rota Circuit 8s, but can't find a decent price for 'em up here in the Great White North.

anjapower
03-31-2004, 07:34 AM
eh, not really a fan of them...i like your superleggeras way better.

bobdobbs
03-31-2004, 07:41 AM
Yeah, I'm just thinking about something different since I've got a set of 17" tires collecting dust in the garage. I won't get rid of the OZs.

anjapower
03-31-2004, 07:48 AM
what's your budget and what are you looking for in the wheel? Just looks or strength and (light) weight as well?

skooba
03-31-2004, 07:51 AM
Originally posted by bobdobbs
Well, dayam, I'm not crazy. They do look good.

Weight? Anybody?

17.9 pounds

Zigen5
03-31-2004, 07:57 AM
Wheres a good place top buy rims and tires online? Besides Speedandstyle and Wheel Max?

bobdobbs
03-31-2004, 08:20 AM
Originally posted by anjapower
what's your budget and what are you looking for in the wheel? Just looks or strength and (light) weight as well?
Good-looking, light, cheap, in that order. 17 pounds tops. $200/wheel tops. $150/wheel would be more like it.

I really dig 5Zigen Fighters:

http://discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/zigfig.s.ang.jpg

darkvibe
03-31-2004, 09:03 AM
those last ones look a lot like HFP wheels.

Makross
03-31-2004, 09:18 AM
Originally posted by SiR Medic
I'm thinking about the OR52s in 16" silver for my car.

http://www.carelements.com/Enkei/enkei_or52_silver.jpg

They are very nice lookin' wheels for the price. I wanted to get Rota Circuit 8s, but can't find a decent price for 'em up here in the Great White North.

those look sorta like the speedmasters pretty nice

Brettnyt
03-31-2004, 10:15 AM
Originally posted by Zigen5
Wheres a good place top buy rims and tires online? Besides Speedandstyle and Wheel Max?

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anjapower
03-31-2004, 10:46 AM
Originally posted by bobdobbs
Good-looking, light, cheap, in that order. 17 pounds tops. $200/wheel tops. $150/wheel would be more like it.

I really dig 5Zigen Fighters:


Those do look cool. How about Rota Circuit 10s? I know they're a bit more mainstream/bane than the choices you posted but they seem to fit your requirements.

bobdobbs
03-31-2004, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by anjapower
How about Rota Circuit 10s?
I like the style, but they're 20 pounds @ 17x7.5. :eek:

I looked at Rotas and didn't see any that fit my requirements. Maybe some 17" Superleggeras. :D

phatfreeza
03-31-2004, 06:30 PM
eh, those enkeis don't really do it for me... personal taste.. :)

anjapower
03-31-2004, 09:18 PM
Originally posted by bobdobbs
I like the style, but they're 20 pounds @ 17x7.5. :eek:

I looked at Rotas and didn't see any that fit my requirements. Maybe some 17" Superleggeras. :D

Oh wow, I forgot that they weighed that much.

Some 17s in the OZ would be nice but then you'd be overshooting that 150-200/wheel mark by a mile;)

DrtyTexan
03-31-2004, 11:28 PM
that picture doesnt do my rims justice, i get compliments on my rims EVERYWHERE i go everybody loves them.

!@#$%
04-01-2004, 12:37 AM
i would say the ssr competitions, but they are pretty pricey.

the enkei 6 spoke, that makross posted up looks nice.

the enkei 7 spoke looks a little cluttered for some reason. It is probably just me. Either way, when i think of enkei, I think heavy.

5zigen fighters would be a justifiable choice.

the JigGa mAn
04-01-2004, 12:46 AM
i think the rims look pretty good

bobdobbs
04-01-2004, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by !@#$%
5zigen fighters would be a justifiable choice.
Yup, I agree. I keep coming back to them because they're a good balance: Not too heavy, not too expensive, and they look good.

bobdobbs
04-01-2004, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by the JigGa mAn
i think the rims look pretty good
Which?

Ocelot
04-01-2004, 11:36 PM
wow, I think I just found my wheels (for some time in the future). The are light, cheap, decent name, and the exact color I want is available. (gunmetal/polished lip)