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Old 04-11-2007, 05:41 PM
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Saw some Enkei NT03-M's over at Tire Rack.

Specs are 18.5 lbs, +50 mm (front) and 21 lbs., +60 mm offset (rears).

Going out the door at around $360 for the fronts, $400 for the rears. Thats basically half off my other favorite - BBS LM's. Like the look of the Rial's as well, but the Daytona appear to be in 19 inch only and look kinda heavy.

Any feedback on Enkei's? Too fragile for the street?

Application would be 2000 C2 with PSS9's, 18's, and stock tire sizes. No forecasted track time of any signficance.

My original eq. turbo "look" wheels are curbed, bad, on all four corners. So bad, in fact, I am not sure I can fairly use the word "curbed." Perhaps more like abused by a driver with a serious depth perception problem.

Any feed back would be appreciated. Many thanks in advance.
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I think these rims are in the same boat as the volk TE37s. Light but the look isn't so hot compared to the favorites out there.
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This Thread is useless with out pics
Old 04-11-2007, 06:33 PM
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I looked at those, they are light, but the looks were so-so. Enkei is a reputable Japanese manufacturer.
Old 04-11-2007, 06:46 PM
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I was actually thinking of the volk TE37's in Titanium Gunmetal. These are specs for the 996 C4S

Finish Shown: Titanium Gunmetal
Other Available Finishes: Bright Silver Paint

Size Selected: 18x8.5 Front
Price: $670 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 225/40-18
Wheel Offset: 49mm
** Lightweight: 18.0 lbs. **

Size Selected: 18x11 Rear
Price: $722 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 295/30-18
Wheel Offset: 41mm
** Lightweight: 20.5 lbs. **


Old 04-11-2007, 06:58 PM
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Feel free to call me with any questions, guys. Enkei is very high quality.
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Here's what they look like.
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Old 04-11-2007, 07:34 PM
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^ i saw a cupcar with those in white and it looked very hot.
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The an issue I see w/them is that they only come in 10" rears. 11" would be nicer.
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An issue I see w/them is that they only come in 10" rears. 10.5" to 11" would be nicer.
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I think they come in 10.5 with a +64 offset, but I admit I did not even think width.
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I had the RPF1 on my E46 M3... lightest wheels for the money...strong too. I used it for the street w/o problems. They're not your typical "wheel look"...more function than form.

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Originally Posted by CosmosC4S
I was actually thinking of the volk TE37's in Titanium Gunmetal. These are specs for the 996 C4S

Finish Shown: Titanium Gunmetal
Other Available Finishes: Bright Silver Paint

Size Selected: 18x8.5 Front
Price: $670 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 225/40-18
Wheel Offset: 49mm
** Lightweight: 18.0 lbs. **

Size Selected: 18x11 Rear
Price: $722 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 295/30-18
Wheel Offset: 41mm
** Lightweight: 20.5 lbs. **


I think that would be a hot look for a C4S. I thought about getting them myself, but really like the stock twists at the end of the day.
Old 04-13-2007, 05:57 PM
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i have them on my porsche right now... I use them as my stock wheels when im not rolling my 19 gemballa. i'll post a pic later



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