Which 18" Rims? Enkei RPM2 vs. New A-Spec
03-04-2008, 09:08 AM
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Which 18" Rims? Enkei RPM2 vs. New A-Spec
a.) Enkei RPM=19.4 lbs
b.) Current A-Spec (Ebony/Platinum)=~26lbs
A-Specs are heavier, pricier, and more common--but look sweeet!
Enkeis are lighter, cheaper and also look sharp.
Either of these wheels will eventually run on A-Spec suspension only and in 18s only.
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03-04-2008, 09:11 AM
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The Enkei RPM's sure look nice. Besides, they look different than what comes standard on the TL's. the A-Specs kinda remind me of that. Be different....go for the Enkei RPM's. It sets your apart.
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AM FTW! I don't think there an AM with Enkei RPM2 yet. 
be the first. 
03-04-2008, 12:23 PM
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Why not just get what you like best & stop worrying about what others think?
03-04-2008, 12:30 PM
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HAHA i'll have to say ASPECS only because its a known fact that they will look sexy. Plus those mesh style are only gonig to be 18's soo they might look a little small.. iunoo its up too you i got aspec's they look pretty hot for 18's.
03-04-2008, 11:21 PM
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Enkeis definitely look nice. I just think mesh style rims don't really go well with the TL. Spoked wheels look better. If the A-Spec wheels were put on a different car I don't think I would like them either. The thing is it looks SO right on the TL! It just totally goes with the lines of the car. (You'll know what I mean if you have seen them on an RL or TSX. They look best on the TL!)
A-Spec is your wheel, you've seen the pics. They are common for a reason, you can't go wrong.
A-Spec is your wheel, you've seen the pics. They are common for a reason, you can't go wrong.
03-06-2008, 10:47 PM
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Those wheels are hot looking on that blue. I am in the market for new wheels to replace my stock TL Type S (kinetic blue pearl) wheels. I am thinking of getting the Ron Jon Legend in gunmetal. But after seeing these RPMs on the blue TSX, I might have to reconsider.
03-07-2008, 12:24 AM
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Wait...that's not a TSX. It looks like you got Honda logo on the grill and on the back of the trunk. Is that a European Accord? Sorry to digress here. As for the wheel, I would go with the Enkei RPM2.
03-07-2008, 08:45 AM
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^ dayum mike you make coilovers look like air bags
I LOVE THE RPM2... light... not very popular and have no lip which makes them look slightly bigger... with the correct tire they will look perfect
I would do 245/40-18... but you will always have to have tire shine on or they will look out o place
I LOVE THE RPM2... light... not very popular and have no lip which makes them look slightly bigger... with the correct tire they will look perfect
I would do 245/40-18... but you will always have to have tire shine on or they will look out o place
03-09-2008, 01:16 AM
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Wait...that's not a TSX. It looks like you got Honda logo on the grill and on the back of the trunk. Is that a European Accord? Sorry to digress here. As for the wheel, I would go with the Enkei RPM2.
i did a accord euroR conversion including full euroR bodykit
03-09-2008, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by minkl81
rpm2 is good looking wheel. i had them on my previous car and quality it top notch too.
heres pics for your reference on my previous car (17x7)
heres pics for your reference on my previous car (17x7)
Thinking of whether or not to keep my 18" RPM's.
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I think enkei discontinued the rpm2.... the good news is they've rolled out a few lightweight wheels that look sick... look into new products... all around the $1k mark for 18"
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The only caution I would have for the RPM2 is that it has a larger center bore diameter (73 mm) than the TL's stock wheel (64.1 mm). Would this be a problem with the wheel being lug-centric and not hub-centric?
