Test fit Enkei RPF1 in 18s :(

jeffreyfranz · 03-17-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by teejnut

Was looking into the RPF1 for a track setup. Confused by the original post slightly, wouldn't a 18x9.5 +38 with a 15mm spacer make this basically a 18x9.5 +23 wheel? I'm running a 19x9.5 +22 setup right now up front so not sure why the above combo would make it stick out past the fenders.

Somewhere in these forums, I have seen a poster saying the 18" Enkei RPF-1 in nine or 10" fit well on his Sport Package 370Z. I'm not criticizing Mike--he is only reporting his actual, hands-on experience. But I am fairly certain I have read this here. I don't know if we have completely ruled out that wheel yet. It would be great if it fit: the 18X9.5 RPF weighs only 17.4 pounds (special version, but it's available). Weight is the enemy.

NA&CH · 03-17-2010, 04:05 PM

Did you figure anything with CCW?

Chris

brian0128 · 03-21-2011, 02:01 PM

Has anyone ever confirmed if we can fit the 18" Enkei RPF-1?

Read T · 09-03-2013, 07:30 PM

Reviving this thread,

I am looking for a 18x9.5 wheel that will fit F+R and can be rotated. NT03 would work but require a spacer to clear the akebonos, didn't know if anyone has used CCW and if they would clear.

synolimit · 12-11-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Reviving this thread,

I am looking for a 18x9.5 wheel that will fit F+R and can be rotated. NT03 would work but require a spacer to clear the akebonos, didn't know if anyone has used CCW and if they would clear.

Only a +15 will work front and rear without spacers. You could do the +38 or +45 also but front and rear will need spacers.

FireDan50 · 12-11-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Only a +15 will work front and rear without spacers. You could do the +38 or +45 also but front and rear will need spacers.

Yup, just checked my setup and its +15 offsets all around...

18 x 9.5 +15
18 x 10.5 +15

FireDan50 · 12-11-2013, 05:29 PM

I just test fit a set of 18" RPF1s and it looks like they fit perfect. I got these off a 350 owner used. I can't remember the offsets but I'll double check and post up later.

Riptide67 · 12-11-2013, 10:25 PM

Forgestar

karotZ · 12-11-2013, 10:41 PM

Try Weds Sport, their design and weight should accomodate based on what you need even with bigger BBKs. It's one of the brands I considered if I go down to 18s.

PharmDZ · 12-14-2013, 09:22 PM

I swear I thought my 18x10.5 +38 PF01 fit on the front... the only time I ran them on the track I did have a 10mm spacer on the front, but one of the studs snapped (isolated incident, not track related) and I test fit the front... I have to recheck this at some point.

synolimit · 12-15-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PharmDZ

I swear I thought my 18x10.5 +38 PF01 fit on the front... the only time I ran them on the track I did have a 10mm spacer on the front, but one of the studs snapped (isolated incident, not track related) and I test fit the front... I have to recheck this at some point.

I wouldn't think there would be a problem. But 10.5 is retarded on the front and this is a rpf1 thread. Pf01 are nothing alike and have no real merit, different wheel, design etc.

PharmDZ · 12-16-2013, 10:16 PM

Unnecessarily large wheel width becuz racecar. Makes perfect sense to me. Hoping to throw wider tires on the front than the 275's I have now. But either way... Guess it's the wheel design that makes me fit then.

synolimit · 12-17-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PharmDZ

Unnecessarily large wheel width becuz racecar. Makes perfect sense to me. Hoping to throw wider tires on the front than the 275's I have now. But either way... Guess it's the wheel design that makes me fit then.

Race cars don't add unnecessary weight, especially when you can't add enough tire to use it. A 285 and 9.5" is race car. 10.5" is Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement. You're getting nothing out of it and hurting performance. The opposite of race car.

PharmDZ · 12-17-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

Race cars don't add unnecessary weight, especially when you can't add enough tire to use it. A 285 and 9.5" is race car. 10.5" is Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement. You're getting nothing out of it and hurting performance. The opposite of race car.

You're also being a douche. I was joking man, chill. Nothing was picked for cosmetic enhancement and the two pounds per side I would have lost with the 9.5 vs the 10.5 will not make any significant difference in performance especially since I am not racing professionally.

ResIpsa · 12-18-2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

Race cars don't add unnecessary weight, especially when you can't add enough tire to use it. A 285 and 9.5" is race car. 10.5" is Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement. You're getting nothing out of it and hurting performance. The opposite of race car.

Isn’t strange that almost every real world test that Grass Roots Motorsports does ends up contradicting the heavy wheel = slower idea? GRM volume 28, #4, June 2011 (19.6 lbs wheel is faster and makes more horsepower than a 15.9 lbs wheel.WTF!)

Just my 2 cents. Now Discuss...

Maybe a flywheel effect?

09-03-2013, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 20	Reviving this thread, I am looking for a 18x9.5 wheel that will fit F+R and can be rotated. NT03 would work but require a spacer to clear the akebonos, didn't know if anyone has used CCW and if they would clear. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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