View Poll Results: Which wheels look better on the evo x?
ENKEI RPF1
81
43.55%
ENKEI NT03-M
85
45.70%
NEITHER
20
10.75%
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RPF1 or NTO3-M?
Oct 17, 2008, 05:01 PM
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Well so far Im leaning towards the NT03-M even though the poll is about even. I want to go ahead and try a new style. And for the folks that picked neither, the reasons for going with these wheels are the fact that they are strong, light weight and cheaper than forged wheels. I dont want to spend a ton of money on volks or other forged wheels when I can use the money I save on other mods such as exhaust, intake, ext.
Oct 18, 2008, 01:26 AM
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The NT03's are kinda cool if you run Nitrogen. With the two stems you can purge out the air while you're filling up the Nitrogen. I had 'em on my 9. The only thing is they come in weird offsets, necessitating spacers and some Kentucky grindage. The size I got (17x9.5) only comes in a +38 offset. Had to grind some material off the rear susp arms, and also run spacers. Both wheels are extremely well made, and are also very strong and light.
Oct 19, 2008, 02:26 PM
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The NT03's are kinda cool if you run Nitrogen. With the two stems you can purge out the air while you're filling up the Nitrogen. I had 'em on my 9. The only thing is they come in weird offsets, necessitating spacers and some Kentucky grindage. The size I got (17x9.5) only comes in a +38 offset. Had to grind some material off the rear susp arms, and also run spacers. Both wheels are extremely well made, and are also very strong and light.
Oct 21, 2008, 07:02 AM
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But they are "rotas" so you'll have to get over that stigma. and they are x10, not x10.5... if that matters a lot. They will weigh a ton more than the cast wheels in question (like 3-4# likely)
But they are "rotas" so you'll have to get over that stigma. and they are x10, not x10.5... if that matters a lot. They will weigh a ton more than the cast wheels in question (like 3-4# likely)
Nov 10, 2008, 03:30 PM
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The lack of 18x10" wheel offerings is a bit of a downer, and the big EVO X needs all the wheel it can get to stuff a 265-285 tire under the fenders (these are not light cars and narrower tires quickly overheat on track, from what we've seen). The only 10's that look to still be available that would fit the EVO X are either heavy (Rota) or overpriced (Volk). I guess the Enkei 18x10s are no more. Bummer... that was a good deal at ~$300 price points and 19#.
CCW 17x11" 3-piece wheel
For $550 each we can get CCW custom built 3-piece wheels that are lighter than even the "light" cast/forged offerings we've found. I can't understand why anyone would pay $700/each for a cast wheel that weighed more...
If we can manage to find an EVO X fit cast 18x10" or 10.5" wheel that's under 20 pounds and under $400 each, we'll post what we find here, otherwise we'll just get more CCWs.
CCW 17x11" 3-piece wheel
For $550 each we can get CCW custom built 3-piece wheels that are lighter than even the "light" cast/forged offerings we've found. I can't understand why anyone would pay $700/each for a cast wheel that weighed more...
If we can manage to find an EVO X fit cast 18x10" or 10.5" wheel that's under 20 pounds and under $400 each, we'll post what we find here, otherwise we'll just get more CCWs.
Nov 10, 2008, 09:57 PM
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Been through the problem with CCW Classics on another car. Not as backspace friendly with the fixed rim halfs as the newer forged monolights. C14's or similar would work in custom fitments. I believe the backspace for the stock wheel is 6 5/8".
Advan RS in 18x10 are in the 500 range and a good option. NT03 will be discontinued soon and I believe needed a spacer in the front to clear the caliper in the 10 or 10.5" size.
Advan RS in 18x10 are in the 500 range and a good option. NT03 will be discontinued soon and I believe needed a spacer in the front to clear the caliper in the 10 or 10.5" size.
Nov 10, 2008, 10:21 PM
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Go with Enkei RC-T4 Tarmac Competition Wheels. The latest MAT processing technology Enkei has to offer. Light, strong and affordable!!
18x9.5 +30 offset is the best way to go if you want to run large sized tires w/o rolling the fenders of your X.
Go with Enkei RC-T4 Tarmac Competition Wheels. The latest MAT processing technology Enkei has to offer. Light, strong and affordable!!
18x9.5 +30 offset is the best way to go if you want to run large sized tires w/o rolling the fenders of your X.
they are both good looking.. 
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The lack of 18x10" wheel offerings is a bit of a downer, and the big EVO X needs all the wheel it can get to stuff a 265-285 tire under the fenders (these are not light cars and narrower tires quickly overheat on track, from what we've seen). The only 10's that look to still be available that would fit the EVO X are either heavy (Rota) or overpriced (Volk). I guess the Enkei 18x10s are no more. Bummer... that was a good deal at ~$300 price points and 19#.
For $550 each we can get CCW custom built 3-piece wheels that are lighter than even the "light" cast/forged offerings we've found. I can't understand why anyone would pay $700/each for a cast wheel that weighed more...
If we can manage to find an EVO X fit cast 18x10" or 10.5" wheel that's under 20 pounds and under $400 each, we'll post what we find here, otherwise we'll just get more CCWs.
For $550 each we can get CCW custom built 3-piece wheels that are lighter than even the "light" cast/forged offerings we've found. I can't understand why anyone would pay $700/each for a cast wheel that weighed more...
If we can manage to find an EVO X fit cast 18x10" or 10.5" wheel that's under 20 pounds and under $400 each, we'll post what we find here, otherwise we'll just get more CCWs.