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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Default Anyone have pics of Enkei RPF-1's on their tC?

I'm thinking of getting 17x8 +45mm offset. I was just seeing if anyone had put those on their tC yet. Thanks in advance.
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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My car:







Not my car:







I wish this was my car :



*All cars shown with 17x8 +35 offset*
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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not bashing or anything, but why do they look so small?
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by flint_scion_tc
not bashing or anything, but why do they look so small?
Because the spokes do not extend to the lip like most wheels. They are racing wheels, so it's function over looks.

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18X8 ET35
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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i wish edgeracing offered these in gold for our boltpattern and offset
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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I've got gold, I had to wait 4 months last year to get them and it was well worth it.



Old Aug 26, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Wow, those all look very clean. Thanks for the responses everyone. I looked on Tirerack.com and they have the +45mm offset as the default option. Would the +35mm offset fit with no clearance issues? Also, is there a website any of you would recommend for the best price? Thanks again.
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionSean
Would the +35mm offset fit with no clearance issues?
It depends on the tire size. 225/45/17 is safe, 235/40/17 may be pushing it a little.

Also, is there a website any of you would recommend for the best price? Thanks again.
www.edgeracing.com
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The best price would be Gruppe-S. They beat edge racings price!
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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so the rpf1's come out of the woodwork! Apautogarage, that is the look I want, I am SO jealous!
to scionsean: you want 35 offset, not 45. let us know what the best price you find is. Enkei publishes 17 lbs per wheel, by the way for an 18x8 +35. that's hot.
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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and ap is right, Gruppe-S has them for $276.00 a pop, so right at $1100 for all 4 corners. Nice.
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Enkei/enkei_sub.htm
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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I have been lusting over these wheels for a looonng time now.

Lookin good guys!
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i would prefer a 17x8 with a +45 becuase i would want to run a large 245 tire, that way you get light weight, looks, and traction.
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