New Enkei RPF1's we have been waiting for

[Tkblazer]

Kent from enkei posted up a picture of what they are calling the RPF1RS wheel which has a slight concave face in a 15x8 +28 size. Should make a great a great option for those looking for a functional fitment wheel

http://instagram.com/p/pf9YtlNSV-/

http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/10412860_1430568890550520_197689909_n.jpg

[fwdtamiya]

No way :shock:

All the 14 guys are going to jump ship now, for tire selection.

[tanakapz]

Wow.. I've been waiting for this forever, but also realize they probably won't fit over my NB sport brakes. so now I'm sad

[Phatmiata]

#rpf1rs clears big caliper!


:shock:

[Slampen]

But need fender-bending.. :)

on NA.

[Golden Stallion]

Thank you enkei. Always liked rpf1's with how light they are and not expensive. I think they finally offer a size that I can enjoy

[mx54life]

Much like their sister company's wheel Konig Wideopen 15x8 with available +20 or +25 offsets. Except for bragging rights I see not much difference.

[atxsbigwalt]

i wish these came out a year ago. Been begging for 8's for years.

[Ihatecars]

This ruined my damn day.

[Tkblazer]

Much like their sister company's wheel Konig Wideopen 15x8 with available +20 or +25 offsets. Except for bragging rights I see not much difference.

Is rather have the concave face versus a big lip

[mx54life]

Is rather have the concave face versus a big lip

You mean less concave lesser lip coz' Konig Wideopen has concave face with about 1.5" lip. IMO it would have been better if Enkei made 15x8 +19 flat face with a lip just like their 14"s. Or better yet 15x8 +14 so a BBK such as the Wilwood would fit.

[horribleR]

..I'm confused.. I've only seen Wideopens with a convex face.

[fwdtamiya]

You mean less concave lesser lip coz' Konig Wideopen has concave face with about 1.5" lip. IMO it would have been better if Enkei made 15x8 +19 flat face with a lip just like their 14"s. Or better yet 15x8 +14 so a BBK such as the Wilwood would fit.

Convex versus Concave
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/c/6/Images/lenses.gif

Convex
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qxWMT6AKF0U/UidORdLLeUI/AAAAAAAAASY/naYc5oTpN-4/s1600/konig-wideopen-15x8f+side+view.jpg

Concave
http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/10412860_1430568890550520_197689909_n.jpg

Not only that, an enkei rep says they already clear big brakes, as mentioned by Phatmiata in this (mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?9415-New-Enkei-RPF1-s-we-have-been-waiting-for&p=137007&viewfull=1#post137007) post.

[kung fu jesus]

Weight?

[revlimiter]

Hello race wheel instabuy.

[revlimiter]

No way :shock:

All the 14 guys are going to jump ship now, for tire selection.

Never. I love 14s for so many reasons.

[Vegard]

This is so awesome. I need another miater for this!

[iRoadster]

Never. I love 14s for so many reasons.

This./\
Although these 15's are still awesome. I'd bet that they'll be around 11-11.5lbs. going on that the 15x7's are 9.8lbs., and 14x7's are 8.6lbs.

[tanakapz]

yeah i'm buying these as soon as they come out.. anyone have hookups with enkei? perhaps we can get a group buy going or something.

[etikoner]

They do look nice, especially in that SBC finish, but I'm on that 14" bus

[jdmfc3s90]

For a track day these are going to be a great option. The tire choices are so much greater in 15''. They clear sport brakes, same great look, still will be light weight. Im a fan of 14'' even on NB's but ill more then likely own a set someday.

[tanakapz]

big caliper clearance isn't necessarily sport brake clearance. often there's issues with the banjo bolt fitting as well. so we'll have to see. hopefully they'll clear sport brakes though.

[Benbrg]

Just bought a replacement rpf1but I neeeeeed these. I guess ill just have to settle for a secondhand set in a couple years. :(

[jdmfc3s90]

big caliper clearance isn't necessarily sport brake clearance. often there's issues with the banjo bolt fitting as well. so we'll have to see. hopefully they'll clear sport brakes though.

This is true, hopefully nothing a spacer couldn't fix

[Greasemonkey2000]

Bout time! If they are <11.5 lbs than I will have to get a set because I wanted rpf1's from the start but tire selection strayed me away to the 15x8 konig flatouts which are a bargain at 12.4lbs and $109/wheel. That sbc finish is nice! :)

[Stoly]

yeah i'm buying these as soon as they come out.. anyone have hookups with enkei? perhaps we can get a group buy going or something.

I chuckled... There isn't a GB and/or any sort of discount but Enkei sent Brian at GWW 8 sets + one extra for a total of 35 wheels.


They do look nice, especially in that SBC finish, but I'm on that 14" bus

The first 8 sets are being sent/being delivered right now. Mine arrived this morning. 15x8 +28, silver ONLY, 11.3lbs each. I won't link other forums so that research is on you. Mods here hate me enough already... According to Brian, black is a maybe. All other colours/finishes are a no or, at best, a long shot. So far there hasn't been any update when the next batch will arrive in the U.S.

I got five and one guy did a stagger/split on a set to run 15s in the front and 16s in the rear on his V8 Roadster. As of Friday there were a total of six left.

What they look like wrapped in Hankook 225/45 R-S3s on a NB.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15041208707_b2973e6720_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/15228245142_848b368ff2_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/15225517561_7296b99396_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3835/15228613975_c6cc5cd54b_c.jpg

[Tkblazer]

Looks good! Too bad I'm not an Enkei dealer anymore

[Vegard]

I love them! If they do a SBC run I'm so in, even though I'll have to get another car to run them on...

[KAL]

you could run them on mine, no problem!

[WASABI]

I chuckled... There isn't a GB and/or any sort of discount but Enkei sent Brian at GWW 8 sets + one extra for a total of 35 wheels... Mine arrived this morning. 15x8 +28, silver ONLY, 11.3lbs each.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/15225517561_7296b99396_c.jpg


They look great!!!! Meaty!