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Old May 26, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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Hey, basically have narrowed it down to two wheels that i want to put on my ride this summer, but i cant decide between the two.

the enkeis weigh 15.6lbs, the volks way 20.7 lbs. they are both 17x8.. enkei: +35, volk: +37.

The volks look a hell of alot nicer, but the enkeis are geared more towards performance hence why i like them.. but i want both of both worlds.. so help me out, i set up a poll so i can get the results nice and easy.

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Old May 26, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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go with enkei. much lighter
Old May 26, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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VOLK! those wheels are ballin
Old May 26, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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I think if you're going to go with thoes Volks go with 18"s.

+1 for Enkei
Old May 26, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Old May 26, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Enkeis man. just get them powdercoated a diff color, lol.
Old May 26, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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my friend is selling a set of volks that have been powdercoated..




They look sick... too bad they aren't our lug pattern
Old May 26, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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get the enkeis, volks are starting to get played out
Old May 26, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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volks = played out?

I have seen more enkeis on tCs then Volks...


then again, I am biased :D
Old May 26, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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those enkei's are gonna look very small....maybe like 15's with the way the lip and spokes are designed. but i've seen them on some other rides (albeit much larger diameter than 17) and they looked sick.

both of those wheels are good. can't realyl go wrong with either.
Old May 26, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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17x8 +35 Enkei RPF1... FTW



Old May 26, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Ali, The Enkeis' remind me of stock, but that's a big weight difference. What's the price tag on both sets?? As I'm guessin the Volks' are used.

I like the style of the Enkeis' better, but the Volks' will really make you stand out. So IDK.
Old May 26, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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all I can say is I remember you saying how you value performance alot. If that is true, go with the lighter weight wheels.
Old May 26, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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i vote enkeis!
Old May 27, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Why you copyin Dan's wheels?? hmm, IDK which one you should choose Ali. I like them both.
Old May 27, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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they both cost roughly the same.. its not really the price that im concerned with, its the value.

the enkeis look like stock, which i LOVE, because i can keep a sleeper status.

the volks are good looking too, better looking imho, but they are pretty heavy.

and i will only be getting 17" regardless of which wheel.

thanks for the comments guys.. appreciate them.
Old May 27, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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dont buy those GT-C's. there are too many copies around and people will always think you're rocking fakes. i'd only get those Volks if they came with a good amount of lip.
Old May 29, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Go with the enkei's... you'll get much more wheel horse power out of their significantly lighter weight. I guess I'm more for performance than looks. But like it was previously mentioned, get them powdercoated a different color to set them apart.



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