FS: 18" x 8" Enkei RP02's - $700 - Clear brembos! - SOLD to KIWITT

[Gly]

price update... $700


Specs are as follows:

Enkei RP02

18x8"

5x114.3

Offset: 35 (Only just clears Brembos, but I used 3mm spacers for personal assurance)

2 wheels in mint condition, 2 have minor curbage

NO TYRES.

PICKUP ONLY FROM MANUKAU/BOTANY AUCKLAND AREA.

currently still have tyres on and on my car, will be removed and have tyres stripped when a buyer is found.

price update $700


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[Gly]

someone buy these!!

[bradc]

these still look better than your white wheels!

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[AllBeItMine]

these still look better than your white wheels!

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lol - you need to start adding "IMHO" to some of your posts Brad.

[bradc]

not when I'm right :)

[Gly]

which you arnt very often, and diffinately not now,
anyway keep it on topic.

[KiwiTT]

I am almost tempted. Are they the lightweight wheels ?

I quite like the style too!

[bradc]

They are about 21.3lbs - 9.6kg which is very light for an 18x8" wheel. In fact that is lighter than EVO 7 17x8 wheels!

Be warned, you do need the 3mm spacer at the front. They have about a single sheet of paper clearance between the spoke and brembo's.

[Gly]

thats no issues for richard as he dosent have brembos.

there probabilly the lightest 18s you'll find without going forged

[KiwiTT]

Would I need to do any body work to make them fit. i.e. rolling the arches etc.

[KiwiTT]

If I do, who would want my alloys ?

[bradc]

you might need to roll the rear arches, but I'm sure Carsten can help you with that

[Kenneth]

If I do, who would want my alloys ?

track day wheels.

[KiwiTT]

hmmm ... seriously tempted now.

Andy mentioned that the GSD3 weren't as good anymore because they are made in China now for NZ. So will I need other tyres ?

18x8 - what size tyres. Using this (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html) I should go 235/40 R18's

[Gly]

i use 225/40s

i think the 235 would give rubbing probs, and be very close to suspension components

[KiwiTT]

Now to price some 225/40 R18 includding fitting and balancing.

[Gly]

sweet,

[bradc]

225/40/18's are probably the best option. 235/35/18 is smaller than stock (diameter smaller by 10mm) and 235/40/18 is bigger in diameter by 13mm, which to be honest doesn't sound like much, but you will need to roll the rear guards quite a bit

[d i c k i e s]

Roughly $225 each for that size wrapped in dunlop direzza's.

[bradc]

Direzza Sport Z1 are good, DZ101 aren't so good.

I'd be going for Pilot Sport PS2, Eagle F1 Asymmetric, Bridgestone Adrenalin, or Yokohama AD07

[VR4DVL]

i think GT Radials are ok....even though they're marketed as a "budget tyre". If you really wanted good tyres i guess you'd go for michellines that are about $500 a corner

[KiwiTT]

I think these are sold to me.

HELP !!!!

Now to tell the parents they will need to help me store my old mags/tyres for a little while until I get more settled.

Practical question. Can I carry 4 mags in my sedan ?

[d i c k i e s]

If you try hard enough yes! wouldnt have that problem with a legnum... hahahaha!

[bradc]

yep, you can store 5 wheels standing upright across the back seat, and 2 in the boot :)

If you want to store the wheels at my place you're welcome too

[KiwiTT]

If you want to store the wheels at my place you're welcome tooThanks Brad. You are a lifesaver !!

I suppose, we may be doing tracking together, so that seems a good option too! As Ken says I can use the old wheels/tyres for the track and when the get worn out replaced them with slicks.

[bradc]

now the biggest question, what tyres are you going for? I'm sensing a trip to the tirerack to read all of their latest tests and the consumer feedback?

I've also got about 5 or so tyre tests from various wheels and motor magazines if you're interested in borrowing the magazines from me

[Ryan]

Ha sounds like Brad's house is turning into a pits for CVR4 :D

[Gly]

sold to richard inc the gsd3s on them!

you can leave your old ones at my place when you get the 18s on...
and pick them up when your settled or have another place you would rather have them,

now i need some new 18" tyres.

[KiwiTT]

Sounds like a plan.

Call me to arrange a suitable time.

[bradc]

At this rate Richard, you'll have the most heavily modified VR-4 in the club :)

[KiwiTT]

Make hay while the sun shines.

On the cards is a lighter bonnet. With the vents, but I will need to repaint it to my silver colour.

[bradc]

EVO style or the style I have? I personally think EVO style looks better with prefacelift bonnets. Speak to Alfred at Speedfactory and tell him I sent you and ask for a good price :)

[KiwiTT]

Thanks Brad ... I may do that later.

[KiwiTT]

I left the old wheels at Carstens's I understand Brad will be going over soon to pick them up. ... Thanks Brad too !

I think they really modernize the car.

What do you guys think ?

[bradc]

they do look nice.

I'll be around at Carstens place sometime tonight to give him back the evo 8 wheels and pick up your wheels Richard :)

[Kenneth]

they look awesome on the silver Galant :)

[Gly]

the look much better on yours than they did mine....

got my new 225/40/18 GSD3s fitted now too, $230 each fitted/balanced...

now to book a wheel alignment

[AllBeItMine]

Will need to be lowered now imo mate.

go for some Tanabe or Tein springs. be about $300.

welcome to the world of modification.

[bradc]

Got your wheels at home now :)

[KiwiTT]

Thanks Brad

[william]

I really like them Richard! Complements the silver car

[KiwiTT]

I notice a bit of vibration at high speed. thoughts ?

[bradc]

It could be that one of the wheels or tyres isn't perfectly round, it could also be alignment or balancing

[Gly]

might pay to have the balance checked,
i noticed a little aswell, but not enough to annoy me.

[KiwiTT]

I'll take it in tomorrow

[Gly]

got your PM... naughty boy! LOL!!

[KiwiTT]

I have taken it in. He mentioned something that it could be a "plastic" insert to make the wheels fit properly.

He'll balance and align and check everything else out.

[CANDEE]

I have taken it in. He mentioned something that it could be a "plastic" insert to make the wheels fit properly.

He'll balance and align and check everything else out.
You mean the locating ring?? That is pretty important :)

[KiwiTT]

Don't know ?

He implied many alloys need the inserts to fit the various manufacturers.

NOTE: He did not say that is the problem, but it could be. He needs to check it out first, hence the alignment and balancing.

[CANDEE]

He implied many alloys need the inserts to fit the various manufacturers.

Thats correct :) They convert the wheel's bore to that of the car :) Only prob with them is that if you take the wheels on and off frequently you are prone to breaking them... :(

But could also be an alignment or balancing issue too :)

[d i c k i e s]

They look pretty nice on your car KiwiTT.
I was gonna say whats the ride like?...from 16's to 18's? but you have already mentioned that.

[KiwiTT]

He Just called. "No wheel inserts and the 3 of the 4 wheels are buckled !?!?"

He'll do what he can to balance them up and align it.

[Kenneth]

He Just called. "No wheel inserts and the 3 of the 4 wheels are buckled !?!?"

He'll do what he can to balance them up and align it.

Hmm, thats not cool at all :(

Did he give any indication as to how badly buckled they were?

[KiwiTT]

He said even with balancing I may still notice it.

[Kenneth]

Another thought is that you could take them to a mag repair specialist and see if they can do anything with them.

[KiwiTT]

Hmmm .. do you know of any ?

[Kenneth]

Hmmm .. do you know of any ?

Sorry, no :(

[KiwiTT]

Just spoke to him again. Could be looking at $500-$600 for a decent repair and he knows some one on the shore.

[Gly]

just spoke to richard on the phone...

not good, any way richard will get a quote on having the wheels fixed up,
and we will sort out something from there, (part refund/help with repair cost)

i had no idea these were bent, i new they had a vibration at higher (than road legal) speed,
Uc's dirfting attempts probabilly did it.

theres arrow wheels...

Arrow Wheels

09-818 8388
Unit D, 6 Westech Pl Kelston Auckland
http://www.arrowwheels.co.nz

Phone: 09-818 8388
Fax: 09-818 8366
Mobile: 0-27-446 4643

they do most of the shops straighting of rims,
so best going direct rather than a middle man

[KiwiTT]

Thanks for the details.

I'll take my car down to our workshop day the following weekend. Swap the wheels back again and then take them over to Arrow Wheels in a couple of weeks time.

[Ryan]

Ouch!!! :(

[bradc]

One of the RPF1's I have was buckled slightly as well by about 1mm. Couldn't feel it even at 180kmh though. I would ask the guy how much they are buckled by and see if it is only one of them that is really badly buckled and the others might only be out by a small amount.

[KiwiTT]

It'll be about 10-12 days of driving on them until then, so it should be long enough to feel how bad they are.

[bradc]

Want to come back and pick up your old wheels so you still have something to drive on while they fix them? ;)

[KiwiTT]

I'll make a judgement call soon.

[KiwiTT]

It has improved marginally.I'll see how it goes for the next few days.

When I drive on flat tarmac I can feel it just at *naughty* speed. However, when I drive on the usual chipseal it is miles worse.

Of note, I seem to get more feedback from the road, which is not a bad thing either.

[bradc]

perhaps the extra feedback is due to the lower profile?

[Ryan]

perhaps the extra feedback is due to the lower profile?

I would think so. Might not be as grippy in the wet now though.

[Gly]

they cant be a hell of alot of round if its only noticible at above legal road going limit

[Subaru ETA]

if they are out of round at all you should beable to feel it between 80 - 120kmh. any faster and it usuallly goes away

[KiwiTT]

Thats why I will wait and see how it goes.

[KiwiTT]

I saw them on the "balancing machine" today. You could see the wobble.

I am getting all four of them fixed and then two of them are going to get the kerb damage repaired and repainted. They will look like new again.

He did say they were high quality alloys. Thanks Carsten.

[Gly]

would have been better if they where high quality and round,
let me know how it goes, did he give any estimates or e.t.a?

[KiwiTT]

You have my PM

[Gly]

replied.

[KiwiTT]

Thanks

[Gly]

all sorted :D

[KiwiTT]

All going well I will pick them up on tomorrow afternoon before 4pm.

My old wheels and 6mth old tyres will go to my brother ( He'll need new tyres this year ).

[KiwiTT]

Picked them up today. They look really good now. Just need to test them at speed. :D

He also said, that he recommends about 38 psi as well ... does that sound right ?

[bradc]

I've been running 38 front and 36 rear for some time now.

[d i c k i e s]

whoa 38? most ive gone is 34PSi

[bradc]

On the ST-R I run 40 front and 38 rear. It feels tons better than 32 or something all round.

My Wedsports wheels are slightly out of round, 3 are so small that you can't see it when it is spinning on a machine, but the machine says it needs weights at 2 points which is a sign they aren't 100%.

The last one is visible on the machine, but you don't feel it when driving at all. I thought I had bent one of them quite badly - the car was vibrating badly at 110kmh, but I took it to the tyre king today in Ellerslie and he fitted hub centric plastic rings on it and now it is perfect :D

[KiwiTT]

Well, it felt good at * naughty * speeds now.

[bradc]

mine feel good at the same speeds now too :)

[KiwiTT]

Must admit after have the worn edges of the tyres moved inside to the outside, the vibration removed by the buckling being fixed, they feel a lot more "sure-footed".