Lightweight 18" wheels (lighter than RPF1's)

DarkJak · 05-01-2020, 08:07 PM

Why the hostility? OP didn't claim they are an RPF1 replacement, or that people should be buying these instead of RPF1s, just that he liked that there is a similarly light, and better looking wheel.

On durability:
It's unlikely this wheel will be significantly weaker than RPF1's either, and it uses an I beam spoke design that has been proven in many other reputable wheels to trim weight.

You can typically assume similar strengths at similar weights given the same manufacturing process and reasonable wheel design.

backman_66 · 05-02-2020, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

Why the hostility? OP didn't claim they are an RPF1 replacement, or that people should be buying these instead of RPF1s, just that he liked that there is a similarly light, and better looking wheel.

Thank you Dark. I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't have phrased the thread title the way I did. I wasn't trying to specifically target RPF1's, it's just the #1 wheel that came to mind that I see people saying is like the "golden standard" of a lightweight, affordable 18" wheel.

The purpose of my questions were to be informative to others that there may be a good alternative that actually looks good on the G (according to my own personal opinion). And I wanted to get people's thoughts if they have heard of this brand and if they think it was a good choice. Well, they certainly gave their opinions on that.

I just don't like the people saying that if I'm not taking it to the track, or giving it some specific "stance" then I'm not allowed to enjoy the benefits of a lighter wheel with some spirited driving. Everyone mods their cars for their own reasons. Sorry if it came across like I hate RPF1's or that these wheels are king for weighing less. I kinda just worded it like that to grab some attention and get views.

JARblue · 05-02-2020, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by backman_66

I was wondering if anyone has heard much about these or has opinions.

Or are you just looking for people to validate the decision you've already made?

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I would not run those things if you paid me. You have no idea of the wheel integrity. Enkie's are race proven. Don't cheap out.

Listen to this man

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Originally Posted by backman_66

Why the hostility?... there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to find a set of wheels that isn't going to cost my entire tax return because people won't get off their high horses and be nice about it. I appreciate all of your opinions, but don't turn this into something negative.

You're looking at $200 wheels. Don't do it!!

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Well, we can start at how absurd it is to think of replacing RPF1s, which are commonly used at race tracks everywhere, with a wheel from a relatively unknown origin because they claim to be TENTHS of a pound lighter is pretty hilarious given that your most difficult driving task is probably parking at the grocery store

Don't take OptionZero's comments personally. He is simply informing you that you are making a dumb decision.

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Originally Posted by backman_66

I wasn't trying to specifically target RPF1's, it's just the #1 wheel that came to mind that I see people saying is like the "golden standard" of a lightweight, affordable 18" wheel.

What did you think was going to happen when you compared the "golden standard of a lightweight, affordable 18" wheels" to the crappy knockoff garbage you're looking at?

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Originally Posted by backman_66

I just don't like the people saying that if I'm not taking it to the track, or giving it some specific "stance" then I'm not allowed to enjoy the benefits of a lighter wheel with some spirited driving. Everyone mods their cars for their own reasons.

We were just pointing out that your reasoning makes no sense. Don't start talking about weights when that has absolutely nothing to do with your decision to pick these wheels. If you want them for aesthetics, fine. Just know that you are buying cheap wheels.

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