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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by antirice
Are these wheels compatible with the stock TPMS?

Looking forward to see more pics.
Yes, they are compatible w/TPMS. I had them delivered without the sensors, as they were expensive, and I'll only have these on for the winter. Incidentally, the TMPS light has not turned on after driving around with these for a few days, which is a bit strange.

Slightly better photos below. This is after applying sealant (Zaino AIO) to the wheels and the rest of the car before moving north. Notes:

1. Yes, the car would look better dropped; and

2. No, I wouldn't want wider wheels for winter tires. These are 18x8. Stock for the staggered fitment is 18x7.5 front, and 18x8.5 rear. TR apparently split the different when they were figuring out sizing for these. Tires are 225/50/18, same as stock fronts.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30492362@N02/5252224946/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30492362@N02/5251615285/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30492362@N02/5252252866/

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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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glad you did not get spacers, and insisted on proper fitting wheels. Smaller spacers are non-hub centric. Impossible to balance the wheels. Good change for wobbly ride.

Looks good but DROP EM
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Looks good. Any chance you have a full side shot?

Thank you.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Why are these Enkei "Racing" line wheels so much more expensive than lets say the "Performance" line? Tire Rack seems to list they are produced with the same gravity cast technology and several of the performance line wheels of the same or similar size are actually lighter and much cheaper.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
Looks good. Any chance you have a full side shot?

Thank you.
+1 for full side shot.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TONY37X
Why are these Enkei "Racing" line wheels so much more expensive than lets say the "Performance" line? Tire Rack seems to list they are produced with the same gravity cast technology and several of the performance line wheels of the same or similar size are actually lighter and much cheaper.
Good question. I just liked the design of the ones I purchased - I'm not planning on racing all-season tires.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by madmax2k1
+1 for full side shot.
Wish I had one - sorry. No time to take additional photos and upload them.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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**UPDATE**

I've decided to sell these wheels with the tires on them. They've been great, but are much too nice for winter driving. They are 18x8.5 Enkei Racing PF01 Bright Silver Paint with 225/50R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position tires. The tires are amazing in the rain.

They have less than 1,500 miles on them, and appear new. They were cleaned twice/week, including the barrels. There is ZERO corrosion on any of them, and the manufacturer's stickers are even still on the barrels. Two have minor curb rash on the lip due to DBW (driving by wife). I received an estimate for the minor repair ($120 for both), which is reflected in the price.

I bought this package in December of 2010 for more than $2,000. My loss is your gain: Price: $1,350 FIRM, plus shipping, including the tires, lugs, etc - you get it all.

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