Time to replace the rims on the RS, need opinions.

[Turk]

1. All day.

 

[Intel]

I would check out Enkei and Konig also for lighter weight flow formed wheels.

Enkei NT03 Wheels 18x9.5

Enkei RPF1

Konig Hypergram

Konig Ampliform

 

[Dan00Hawk]

I've had 2 sets of Konig Flow Formed wheels, Konig Ultraform on my ST, and Konig Hypergram on my GTI. Strong and light and around 18lbs for 18" wheels, about $200 each.

 

[RedBeard]

Enkei RPF1
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RPF1 all the things!

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I absolutely hate the RPF1 designs.

 

[Intel]

I've had 2 sets of Konig Flow Formed wheels, Konig Ultraform on my ST, and Konig Hypergram on my GTI. Strong and light and around 18lbs for 18" wheels, about $200 each.

I used to make fun of them for being "fake" wheels in the old days but pretty sure they will be the track wheels on my Datsun for the price it is just hard to beat for the weight and how well they are made for not being a truly forged wheel.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Matte Bronze FC05 wheels ordered in 18x8. Maybe I'll get a 18x9 or 9.5 set for track wheels if I decide later. I decided a daily driver 275 wide tire would be a waste of money when I really can't push the wider tire to the limits on the street. I'll have plenty of grip with PS4S tires in the stock width.

DiscountTire put me over the edge on waiting since they have a deal where I can get a $110 instant rebate. And I can get 5% cash back right now with Discover card. So more savings.

I also picked up 5% cash back on the wheels purchase too, so all around, Savin money.

Old combo is 48lbs per corner. New combo is 40lbs per corner. 8lbs a corner is a nice save.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Nice choice, you'll be happy with that setup!

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I'll be really happy with that setup when I sell both sets of OEM Forged rims to completely pay off the expense of the tires and rims together.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Got the shipping notification today. Sweet.

 

[IDAFC21]

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Through customs. Should be here end of next week. I am excite.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Oh shit son. Damn Canadians are fast at shipping.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

The rims are so light that even in the boxes I picked them up and felt like I was about to launch them into orbit. The packing says 25lbs per box, but I think that's based more on volume than actual weight. Since they should only be about 18lbs each.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

So, worth it to have them ceramic coated? Car is parked outside 24/7, and even though I swap to a winter set in November or so, they can still get hit with salt late fall, or early spring.

 

[Mook]

DanJ would say yes.

 

[IDAFC21]

IDAFC21 would also say yes. Never gonna be an easier time to do it than right now

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Yes, planning for long term I would get them coated.

 

[SleeperLS]

SleeperLS would also say yes. I did mine when they were re finished and they are stupid easy to keep clean

 

[DanJ]

I am a fan. My coating has held up pretty well for two seasons now even when I was cleaning them with straight undiluted brake buster last year . I will recoat them either this fall or next spring.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Test fit complete.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Plenty of clearance for everything. Not that there shouldn't be. Others have used the same wheel in the same size on Focus RS and didn't have an issue. Just wanted to make sure before I mounted tires on them.

 

[Turk]

Those look great!

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Car must be cleaned, and rims must be ceramic coated. but.....

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]