It seems to accept bumps a little better now, which makes sense since there is more "meat" to the tire. Handling seems the same, so far.

 

Nice. Was thinking some of that might be a result of less unsprung mass, but you're right in that it would be hard to establish how much of that improvement actually comes from the taller sidewall.

Thanks for the firsthand info!

 

The weight savings is one of the reasons I will be going with the Michelin PSS when my RE050's bite the dust (or sooner). 4lbs lighter for each rear tire, 2lbs lighter for each front tire - very nice savings plus it is a better performing tire.

 

I've a friend with PSS on his G37S... very happy camper.

My RE's in the rear are toast after only 10000+ miles, but the fronts still have another summer season in them. I'm looking forward to a pair of PSS in the rear next Spring.

 

Looks great (:

 

The PSS are worth every dime....

I will buy then again in wider, square (255/275) fitment when the time comes.

 

UPDATE: Gas mileage has improved. I have gone 120 miles on just a hair over a quarter tank.

I'll have specific numbers when I fill it up, but I can already tell it is better.

 

I went from 16.71 mpg on my last tank to 20.82 mpg on this full tank with the lighter wheels/tires.

That's a freakin' huge difference, although this tank was a little more freeway than the last.

 

OP, it's been 8 months of SoCal driving. Come on back, and talk about these rims now that you have some miles on them. Did you ever get the lighter PSS on the car? What's your MPG like these days? Can you still appreciate whatever changes you were appreciating when you had them installed? Are you still digging the look.

Have a seat, MACS.

 

I'm averaging 19-20 mpg, still. I'm still digging them, still like the looks... but my hankooks still have tread, so I haven't changed to the PSS yet.

I just picked up a commuter car today, as I will be changing my work location for awhile. My commute will be going from 10 miles one way to 50. I got a new Hyundai Accent (32 mpg combined). It was 15k and I was going to spend that on a used car, so I figured WTF - why not just get a new one for that? Sooooo... will be putting much less miles on my G now, since it will be garaged more.

 

The Enkei's look nice! They've got a reputation for building some great lightweight wheels. I believe they are the manufacturer on the OEM sport sedan wheels. I wound up swapping my OEM's out for TSW Nurburgrings in 19x8.5 F and 19x9.5 R. They were around 21 pounds each (wheel only) but combined with Michelin Pilot A/S Plus in 245/40 fronts and 275/35 rears, I don't think I saved much over stock. Probably increased slightly. I did swap my rotors for Racing Brake's 2 piece at all 4 corners and that probably made up for it. I'm getting 23-24 mpg with that setup but my driving is probably 80% freeway. Have been toying with the idea of a Prius C as a commuter car and to keep miles off the G as they go for around $20K and can pull 46-50 mpg on the highway, depending on the driver of course. Congrats on the Hyundai purchase, your gas bill will definitely thank you. ;-)

MACS, I would be interested to see how your setup would perform with the Racing Brake rotors and those super-light Enkei's. The RB rotors completely changed the braking dynamics of the car and instilled a LOT more confidence. They are pricey but are so worth it.

Your car looks very clean and the silver calipers look awesome against those black wheels!

 

Hey MACS, when deciding on the RPF1, did you give any consideration to the Enkie RSM9?



Thing is, TireRack recommends the 19" version of the RSM9, and like you, I'm content with 18" rims in both size and weight. And I've a set of Michelin PSS that I'd just as soon swap than abandon. So by any chance did you research fitment of the 18" version of the RSM9 over your Akebono calipers?

 

I like most of the wheels in the Enkei Racing line-up. They have a simple appealing design, are pretty light weight (compared with OEM) and a decent price point. You can't really go wrong with them.

I wish the $1000/wheel OEM Enkei's where as nice as the $500/wheel after-market jobs.

 

I agree. With a manufacturing process between cast and forged, and a great reputation, you can't go wrong with Enkie products. Heck, our duckfeet are Enkie, at 24 and 25 pounds respectively front to rear, that's not bad.

I bumped another Enkie thread, and a TireRack member/sponsor replied that the RSM9 has to be 19" minimum in order to clear the Akebonos.

Between rims, tires and TPMS, I need $3500 to fall from the sky into my lap. Preferably at a time when the wifey doesn't care what I do with it, too.

 

I bet that makes your wallet happy and i'm with you on having a little meat on your tires. nice ride