Subject	Pros and Cons on Wheels: Enkei RPM2 Vs 5Zigen Typhoons
Posted by	Rob.M @ Downshift Magazine on July 29, 2003 at 7:38 AM
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Message	So, over the last several weeks I have been trying to decide on which wheels to go with. I currently have a set of Konig Villains that I am unhappy with, as they are mismatched 2 alloy, 2 chrome...but thats a whole other story...predominantly I am just disastisfied with the quality of the wheels..oh and another one broke! So, that brings me to where I stand now. In order to continue working on my z, and to be able to drive it I need to purchase a new set of Rims. I am limited to $1000 to spend...as I have a limited budget being a college student who works part time in IT, as well as launching my own magazine seems to be sucking a vast majority of my money away. I have a set of tyres with less than 1000 miles on them; Kuhmo Supra Ecsta 712's (Hold your negative comments in on that one ;-P ) sized 245/40/17 and 255/35/17...so I dont need tyres. So, to get to the point I have decided on two different wheels to choose from. I am looking for any pros and cons y'all might be able to offer for each rim. Any pictures of them on a Z are appreciated as well, I have used search and come across a few, as well as via google. I know that the Typhoons are around 20.5lbs and the RPM2's are closer to 18.5 so obviously there is a substantial weight advantage there..... Wheel #1 5Zigen Typhoon 17X8 5-114.3 35HSM Machined, Silver powder coat with a very thick high gloss shine appearance and a machined lip Wheel #2 Enkei RPM2 17X9 5-114.3 40HB Finish: Hyper Black Black powder coat with a very thick high gloss shine appearance So, if y'all would let me know what pros and cons you might have read about and.or experienced with these 2 wheels...as well as any aesthetic thoughts you might have in regards to them...bearing in mind these are going on a black z with a WW body kit, and KYB AGX's with Eibachs. 1994 300ZX (Stage 5) ---- 1992 240SX SE (Stock) ------------------------------------------------------------ ECZA Florida Chapter VP www.ecza-fl.com Editor-in-Chief Down Shift Magazine www.downshiftonline.com ------------------------------------------------------------
Follow Ups	Pros and Cons on Wheels: Enkei RPM2 Vs 5Zigen Typhoons - Rob.M @ Downshift Magazine 07:38:10 07/29/03 hmm - Jjzx 08:05:12 07/29/03 2nd on the RPF-1's.. lewoolf2 has them - fourZero 10:24:56 07/29/03 RPM2s simply because they are forged. (n/m) - Bobby12many 08:44:24 07/29/03 You sure about that? (n/m) - BigTDogg 08:55:34 07/29/03 98.96% sure (n/m) - Bobby12many 09:03:28 07/29/03 Call me Mr 1.04% =) According to wheelweights.net, - BigTDogg 09:23:15 07/29/03 All that research, and you still ended up with 19's instead - Dave N 10:26:39 07/29/03 God, I hate you (in a fustrated cartman voice) (n/m) - BigTDogg 12:33:16 07/29/03 wheel 2.. but i would like a nice 3 inch lip in them (n/m) - GodZilla(noVA) 08:49:14 07/29/03 I like the typhoons... they look badass on 240's - MaTT (90TT) 09:41:48 07/29/03 Thanks, good info y'all. (n/m) - Rob.M @ Downshift Magazine 10:29:33 07/29/03 The finish on the Typhoons is HORRIBLE! It corroded and >> - M[ohio] 14:29:28 07/29/03 Interesting - Rob.M @ Downshift Magazine 17:23:13 07/29/03 The lighter one. - Arturo C. 15:09:22 07/29/03
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