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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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every one tells me in nuts to get rid of volks for dan gardner rpf1's. want peoples opinions.
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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I'd keep the Volks.
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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I would get the rpf1s
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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well im def gettin the rp's, ive been a fan of rp's ever since i knew wat they were, mainly cuz they are so light weight, my volks are light to and besides my volks are 18's and i like 17's.
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Yea I debated about 18s and 17s for a while. The pros and cons are pretty much on a equilibrium but yea 17s are lighter and comfier. Where are you getting your RPF1s?
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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bryan aka bdis3. hes one of my best friends. i was actually gonna go with the rp's or fno1rc's but 17x8.5 with 30 offset is nice. i like my volks but i really think they are over rated.
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what are your volk's specs 18x7.5?
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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yea 18x7.5. im really wanting to run star specs on the rpf1's wen i get them in but i kinda have 2 projects goin at the same time, my car and my atv so i cant really spend 600 on tires so im goin with the hankook ventus evo's. i seen reviews on them and they placed second in the tire shootout. i think i need to make a build thread for my car.
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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i prefer volks.. but if you want something smaller then yea sell them and pick up the rpf1's ... i prefer 17s then 18s any day
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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yes, you are nuts. keep the volks
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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i just saw your flickr pics.. keep the volks.. lol
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volks.
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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dude. Why do you buy all your wheels off me?

I'm that awesome.

Wish I could keep the RPF's for myself and run slicks but i need cash to finish the engine up.

tires, go with nt05's dont be a mancy.
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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hah you guys are funny. bryan you are the ish your my idol. nott ive wanted rp's since before i knew you but you happen to have them wen i want them the most. i may get these wheels powder coated bronze. wat do you think of that???
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RPF1s has hands down the better fitment. IMO, go for it. As for the color, just paint it white like the rest of these goofballs.
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eh i like either bronze or black more than anything on silver.
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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The volks look nice. Might as well just stick with something with nice quality and looks.
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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is somethin wrong with rp's that i dont kno about?
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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Are you going for straight up looks or performance?

In your case:

Looks = Volks

Performance = Enkei RPF1

Your weight might be close but you'll be able to safely fit wider tires on the RPF1.
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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well thats pretty much the main reason i want the rp's. the fitment is perfect and i do plan on running a wider tire grip driving ftw.



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