Legacy05 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 What do you guys think? I lowered the car a bit too, its not perfect but it gives me an idea .. I think they look good! http://68.106.13.140:8081/albums/Ohmers-Album/rims.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I'm not a big fan of the mesh style nor the color combo for your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwood Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 yeah, IMO they are too dark and look undersized as well. getting out of the legacy game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsaglibene Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I think they look perfect, looks good with the aero things too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Hmm yeah I am not sure either, I will photoshop some more on tonight thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I like them. It all depends on whether you want to lean towards the "sporty" or "luxury" theme in the end. What size and color? (sorry if I missed it before) And great color choice on your car! YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I think they'll look a lot better in person. Just curious, what kind of finish do those have? I can't tell if they're supposed to be dark, or they were ripped from a dark picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 They are the hyper black version ... I did rip it off another car heh ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 No reason to photoshop man. All you had to do was do a search. I've had them on my car for about 3 months now. Love them, get compliments ALL the time. They look even better in person. For some reason they are as photogenic. It looks very similiar to the car on the homepage of these forums. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5652&highlight=Enkei+RPM2 Pictures in post #7 Last picture shows them the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driggity Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Having seen the RPM2s in person I think they'll look great on a Legacy and Driver72's pictures just confirm that. And like he said they seem to look better in person than in pictures. I think a lot of that has to do with the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Mesh is good.. trust me.. it's just that the RPM2s dont have a lip, that's why it looks funny.. remember, this is photoshopped, so the actual color of hyperblack doesnt really look like that under that kind of lighting. The RPM2s would have been my choice if the darn rim came in 8" wide with a lip.. but no lip, no thanks for me. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 True, a polished lip would add to the RPM2's and I also would of liked them more if they did. BUT...at 18.9 pounds for 18 x 7.5" size and $179 per wheel (retail is $239 I think) they are nearly impossible to beat. Too many people seem to go for Just the look, but then spend a bunch more and get heavier wheels, which decreases the performance of the car in acceleration, handling, braking, and steering, not to mention extra wear and tear on many parts. That just doesn't make sense to me. Not having a polished lip is a MINOR con for these wheels. And 18 x 8 are too wide for me too. It throws up too much debris and rocks on the side of the car. The 7.5 inch wides give a slightly more aggressive stance, but for the most part still stay under the wheel well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Yeah, personally I think it'd look great if it had a polished lip. But since it doesn't, I'd get silver instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 And 18 x 8 are too wide for me too. It throws up too much debris and rocks on the side of the car. The 7.5 inch wides give a slightly more aggressive stance, but for the most part still stay under the wheel well. 18x8 too wide? a 8" wide rim and a 7.5" wide rim can wear the same tire at 225/40/18. The RPM2s are 18x7.5 @ +50mm offset, so it sits IN the wheel well.. My GT7s were 18x8 @+51mm offset and they still were IN the wheel well, no throwing rocks and stuff on the side of the car. As for the price at $180 @ 19 lbs, my R1 GTR9s were $210 @ 19.5 lbs... same 18x7.5, but difference in offset of 8mm (the GTR9s sit wider apart than the RPM2s). The GTR9s come with a lip Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Holy crap .. thanks, I don't know how I missed that post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 As for the price at $180 @ 19 lbs, my R1 GTR9s were $210 @ 19.5 lbs... same 18x7.5, but difference in offset of 8mm (the GTR9s sit wider apart than the RPM2s). The GTR9s come with a lip Keefe I'm confused by this response here. The R1 GTR9's were $180 or $210 and 19 lbs or 19.5?? I don't think I've seen those wheels, who makes them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohmer1 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Looks ass heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I'm confused by this response here. The R1 GTR9's were $180 or $210 and 19 lbs or 19.5?? I don't think I've seen those wheels, who makes them? You quoted the RPM2s at $180. I bought my GTR9s at $210. RPM2 = 18.9 lbs GTR9 = 19.5 lbs I have the GTR-9s.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/xenonk2828/GT-Car/IC-GT2.jpg R1 Racing makes them. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Those are nice! They do come with center caps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Where did you get those wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Those are nice! They do come with center caps? Yes, they come with center caps, but they are bronze colored.. so I didnt put them on (and I dont like the logo of R1.. not to mention that you shouldn't have centercaps or hubcaps or any other removable objects on the wheels for the track use.. as you can see, they are my track wheels, notice my tires ) Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Where did you get those wheels? I got them locally from an authrorized dealer.. http://www.raceapeel.com is my sponsor of where I got it from. You can purchase them from http://www.wheelsnext.com or http://www.wheeldiscount.com ? TO GET BACK ON SUBJECT, you can purchase the RPM2s at http://www.whalentire.com , http://www.z1auto.com Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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