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Old 08-30-2001, 01:03 AM
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Has anybody seen these wheels? How do you think they would look on our cars? An 18" only weighs 17 lbs. Pretty light...
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I think it would look very classy, yet sporty! Thinking about getting a set of 17's; however, from what I remembered, I don't think it comes in a 48mm offset or higher
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Oh man I think I found my rims!!
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to see them you can go to www.enkei.com. select wheels --> tuning and the BROTEX are the ones on the left.

FDao-they come in a 45 offset in 17". 18" are available in 50 offset.
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Originally posted by eman:
<STRONG>FDao-they come in a 45 offset in 17". 18" are available in 50 offset.</STRONG>

Thanks eman. I was referring to the 17's as they don't come in anything higher than 45
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for some reason... i've never liked enkei rims... they seem cheap IMO
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Sounds pretty light. But what cost and quality?
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They look liek sweet rims to me. My only complaint was that they only come in that gunmetal-like finish. When I contacted Enkei, they stated they didnt have any plans to make them in any other colors. All I wanted was plain jane silver
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Originally posted by Chris:
<STRONG>for some reason... i've never liked enkei rims... they seem cheap IMO</STRONG>
he he... that's pretty funny b/c I remember reading on here that Enkei makes the rims for the CL-S.....
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Originally posted by Mr Hyde:
<STRONG>They look liek sweet rims to me. My only complaint was that they only come in that gunmetal-like finish. When I contacted Enkei, they stated they didnt have any plans to make them in any other colors. All I wanted was plain jane silver</STRONG>
Keep looking at them!!! I think the gunmetal would look totally sweet with your Aegean blue....
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Originally posted by juniorbean:
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he he... that's pretty funny b/c I remember reading on here that Enkei makes the rims for the CL-S.....</STRONG>
You're right, Our wheels are Enkei..
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what? they are made by enkei
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Originally posted by GoldTypeS:
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Keep looking at them!!! I think the gunmetal would look totally sweet with your Aegean blue.... </STRONG>
Yeah do that Mr. Hyde, that way I can see how it looks on your car first!!
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Originally posted by empeters:
<STRONG>DITTO.

You're right, Our wheels are Enkei..</STRONG>
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here is a pic to make it easier for everyone


I think they're aiight.. there are just too many other wheels like it..
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Cleaning it is going to be a bitch!
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Originally posted by empeters:
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You're right, Our wheels are Enkei..</STRONG>
If this is true then maybe would could get the SEMA wheels from them???

That would rock I think.

Oh that note though, who makes a wheel thats the closest (sp?) to the SEMA ones?
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alright, i ordered them today. hopefully i can get them on this weekend and post some pics. i got an 18x8, think i'll have problems with rubbing if i wear a 235/40/18 on them?
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Originally posted by eman:
<STRONG>alright, i ordered them today. hopefully i can get them on this weekend and post some pics. i got an 18x8, think i'll have problems with rubbing if i wear a 235/40/18 on them? </STRONG>
With a 50mm offset, you will not likely rub, even with lowering. Technique noted that a lowered CL-S with 17 x 8 @ 48mm offset showed no rub during hard cornering, so 18 x 8 with 50mm offset should not either
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actually the 18x8 have 45 offset. should be ok i think. i hope....
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