Somethin new

[Stephen]

Well i picked these up today, or rather a freind did for me. Theyre old enkei's, havent figured out what model they are.

Size is pretty weak, but they were 150$ out the door so i cant complain, something to hold me over until i save up and go big

15x6.5 et 38

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/guitarsandburritos/1242286185935-1.jpg


I think i wanna keep em white, just clean em up a bit. Theres a local guy who powercoats cheap though, so i could change the color. Im thiking a 195/50 or so tirewise to just get a decent blocked off look.

Then i'm gunna need some spacers.5mm or so to clear, but 15 or 20 to be more flush.


Thats about it..

Open to tire/spacer/color suggestions ;)

[SeanDub]

They look alright but the size sucks ass.

[Stephen]

They look alright but the size sucks ass.

Word. I wish they were at least 7s. But, they didnt cost much so im not complainin. Just need some spacers

[SeanDub]

My addiction to stretch wont let me buy anythin less then 8. and I was annoyed as shit with my 8's

[M.Burroughs]

I love 'em! Look just like old ronals.

You'd need some HUGE spacers to fit 'em right. :(

[notloEnuf]

I love 'em! Look just like old ronals.

Thats the first thing i thought when i seen them. IMO leave them white and toss em on with some Huge spacers as Mike said

[TheStig]

I like them, but I deffinatly agree that the sizes are kinda weak, but I know what its like when a good deal comes along. They look good man, get em on and get pics :)

[M.Burroughs]

Lol, weld some 60mm spacers to the back. :rofl

[Dutchy]

Run 155's.

You won't do it :eyebrows

[Stephen]

Lulz. A 165/50 on a 15 looks cool. But thats a tiny tire :rofl


25mm up front and 30mm out back would probably be awesome... But i'd probably spend more on the spacers than the wheels...

[M.Burroughs]

Hahah that won't do shit. Guys run 9J et15ish for some poke on e30s. You'd need to be DEEP into negative offsets to get anywhere close to that with 6.5Js

[Stephen]

Haha, thats true, but i dunno if i wanna poke much with these size wheels as i might be hard pressed to get any stretch at all.

[Stephen]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jetta-Golf-20mm-Wheel-Spacers-4x100-5x100-GTI-1-8T-VR6_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a15Q7c66Q3a2Q7 c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a2Q7c294Q3a5 0QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem19b4377879QQ itemZ110397716601QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fParts Q5fAccessories#ht_992wt_1057

Anybody use spacers like these?

Sure, theyre not 45mm... but... I have no idea where id get those besides a machinist :rofl

[SeanDub]

adaptitusa.com

[Stephen]

Gotcha. They dont really appear to be hubcentric though, unless the studs compensates for that

[Digitalwave]

Clean them up and sell them for a profit.

[notloEnuf]

adaptitusa.com

I dont think adaptitusa will make 4 lug to 5 lug adapters. When i called to see if they would make my 4x100 to 5x130 adaptors tjhey said they wouldnt make any. You can have them made at a machine shop for a decent price though.

[TheNeek]

How sure are you about Enkei? Look WAY too much like the old Ronal R9s.

[SeanDub]

I dont think adaptitusa will make 4 lug to 5 lug adapters. When i called to see if they would make my 4x100 to 5x130 adaptors tjhey said they wouldnt make any. You can have them made at a machine shop for a decent price though.

The car and wheels are both 4 lug :)

[Stephen]

How sure are you about Enkei? Look WAY too much like the old Ronal R9s.

Well i dont have them in my hand, a freind picked them up and is holding them. Im just going off what the ad said. A quick google shows no 4 lug r9's though

The car and wheels are both 4 lug :)

Tis true

[Stephen]

Clean them up and sell them for a profit.

I may.. I wanna see how they look mounted up first, probably just wrapped in some federals for now. Im going to borrow some 20mm spacers for a test fit, then decide what im doing wheel wise from there. Whether to space em out or sell them for more.



Edit:

Just saw these on Vortex, another set. Also says enkei. 300$

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4420490

[TheNeek]

http://www.ae86boy.com/pictures/wheels/ronal_5spoke.jpg

I found these listed as ronal r9. Only the casting can tell you for sure though.

[Stephen]

interesting. The difference i see is the ronals have that oval below the bolt holes, where most likely the ronal logo is, i dont see that on the enkei's. Interesting though.

[M.Burroughs]

There's also an extra bevel in the ronals.

[Stephen]

Yeah, and the spokes are a little less protuded on the Ronals it looks like. IMO the enkei's are actually a little bit cleaner looking.

[Stephen]

So, unless i'm content with the look of my buddys 20mm spacers i think i may have to just sell them, and maybe an extra set of weaves i have. Then just order some sportmax 006 in 17x9 all around haha. :rofl

Or my buddys ronal turbos..

Or some DR steelies..

I dunno. Im tired. Ugh

[Digitalwave]

Man, you are indecisive as shit. I remember your threads on f1x3d.com now. Just find a plan and stick to it.

[Stephen]

I know. I have ADD, and it shows on stuff like this.

I'm just weighing my options though. I realized if i just sold these and my weaves, and possibly my mtech 1 spoiler, i could have money to play with something a little larger and more bolt on.