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Rittmeister · 10-25-2009, 10:21 AM

Anyone seen this wheel yet? Saw one in a magazine ad recently. Looks an awful lot like a Work CR Kai.

Is it still a knockoff when a wheel maker who's somewhat "respected" (Enkei) makes a near-copy of a wheel that's made by a manufacturer who's more or less worshiped (Work)?

I'm curious, since this isn't like the Rota Torque or Drag DR31 (or whatever Drag's replica is called). I know there are those who really hate replica designs even if the manufacturing process used by the replica company is decent. Is this going to start a trend of hating on Enkei? Enkei, who make wheels that are acknowledged to be excellent, like the RPF1?

*murda-c* · 10-25-2009, 10:25 AM

I hear it's supposed to be lighter than the rpf1, and a lot lighter than the cr kai

***ThatGuy*** · 10-25-2009, 10:31 AM

Can these wheels ONLY be mounted on S-Chassis or Z-Chassis vehicles?

*enkei2k* · 10-25-2009, 10:59 AM

yeah they look like cr kai's. but then again, lots of wheels look similar. what about the volk gt-v? oem G35 coupe? similar, but not the same. just because they looks similar doesn't mean they are knock off. i'd get the PF01's, depending on what offset they offer it in.

*OptionZero* · 10-25-2009, 11:48 AM

enkei usually has garbage sizing anyways so who cares
theres only so many wheel designs out there

MAT means these'll prolly be lighter than CR kais

oh and the spokes are a bit thinner i think

*brndck* · 10-25-2009, 12:04 PM

/\/\/\ garbage sizes?
you mean not "custom wheel" sizes?
i was pretty stoked with 17x10 +18 and 18x10.5 +18.
just because you can't have everything in negative 5million offset doesn't mean its crap.
personally, i don't think these look THAT much like cr-kai. more like rpf1 with only 10 spokes instead of 12. AND lighter than rpf1, which were already REALLY damn light to begin with. i will for sure purchase a set of these, provided the pricing is in the same range as rpf1s.

*brndck* · 10-25-2009, 12:05 PM

*S14_Kouki* · 10-25-2009, 01:21 PM

I would rather have the cr's

*PhoPoweR* · 10-25-2009, 04:40 PM

They look kind like Evo IX wheels.... wait... they are haha

tricky_ab · 10-25-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

I would rather have the cr's

I was thinking the same thing...

*wangan_cruiser* · 10-25-2009, 04:45 PM

it dont matter to me. as long they are light and durable.

enkei is enkei

work is work

both are wheel manufacturers with good reputation.

*articdragon192* · 10-25-2009, 07:00 PM

I'd take the Enkie, but I fear they'd bend too easy. Lightness comes at a price.

beefyx323x · 10-25-2009, 07:21 PM

they do look like stock evo 9 wheels... kinda... hahaha id take the CR kais

*articdragon192* · 10-25-2009, 07:24 PM

Well, Enkie did make the non-MR wheels on Evos.

TommyGun · 10-25-2009, 07:29 PM

very similar, but easy to tell difference. hub center is smaller/closer to the lug holes. shape of the design between each spoke is rounder on the enkei, sharper more pointed on the cr's. both wheels look good imo but work's ftw

*OptionZero* · 10-25-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

/\/\/\ garbage sizes?
you mean not "custom wheel" sizes?
i was pretty stoked with 17x10 +18 and 18x10.5 +18.
just because you can't have everything in negative 5million offset doesn't mean its crap.
personally, i don't think these look THAT much like cr-kai. more like rpf1 with only 10 spokes instead of 12. AND lighter than rpf1, which were already REALLY damn light to begin with. i will for sure purchase a set of these, provided the pricing is in the same range as rpf1s.

nt03+m
rp03

good looking wheels, crappy sizingj

never said anything about negative offsets, you're just using a lazy strawman

and not all of their wheels are even available in 17x10+18 or 18x10.5+18; we dont even know if the new wheels will get those sizes and offets specifically

*articdragon192* · 10-25-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

nt03+m
rp03

good looking wheels, crappy sizingj

never said anything about negative offsets, you're just using a lazy strawman

and not all of their wheels are even available in 17x10+18 or 18x10.5+18; we dont even know if the new wheels will get those sizes and offets specifically

RP03s go 18*10 in low offsets as well as thier 17*10s. 17/18*9.5s though, suck. However, I've heard that these will come in those RPF1 sizes.

Bumnah · 10-25-2009, 09:13 PM

I know what I'm buying in the spring.

*Xbroke_kidX* · 10-25-2009, 10:49 PM

who wants lights wheels? i thought thats why everyone went and bought sport craps and rotas? oh wait.....

they dont look bad

*ronmcdon* · 10-25-2009, 11:34 PM

Ah that's nice!
As long as they're cheap, durable, and fit bbk's w/out spacers,
I can see myself getting a set in the near future.

I actually like the fact that it's not too flashy.
very oem looking imo.
wouldn't be surprised if the evo 9 enkie wheels were the same.

*RacerX1* · 10-26-2009, 02:01 AM

I like em, and Im sick of seeing RPF1s every where I look.

randyjordan · 10-26-2009, 02:07 AM

kai's are played out anyway

oh snap

drivens13 · 10-26-2009, 06:10 PM

Wonder how concave the face will be on the more aggressively sized ones.?.?

slow40sx · 10-26-2009, 08:22 PM

eh, they look alright, if they came in good sizes i'd paint em some dumbass color and rock em for drift spares

Johny5 · 10-27-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

enkei usually has garbage sizing anyways so who cares
theres only so many wheel designs out there

MAT means these'll prolly be lighter than CR kais

oh and the spokes are a bit thinner i think

are you serious? did you think before you wrote this? 18x10.5 +15? 17x10s? 18x10s? 18x9.5s? 17x9s? 17x9.5s? qft!!!

*enkei2k* · 10-27-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny5

are you serious? did you think before you wrote this? 18x10.5 +15? 17x10s? 18x10s? 18x9.5s? 17x9s? 17x9.5s? qft!!!

i think when Option said sizing, he meant offset. I think the general consensus is we don't like to see a +38 offset wheel here. But yes, Enkei does have some weird sizes...only the racing series do you see some fairly low offset. Still haven't seen any single digit goodness yet though I could be wrong.

*OptionZero* · 10-27-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny5

are you serious? did you think before you wrote this? 18x10.5 +15? 17x10s? 18x10s? 18x9.5s? 17x9s? 17x9.5s? qft!!!

the RPF1 comes in all those sizes

but not all their wheels do

specifically, the NT03 does not come in better than 18x9.5 +27 or 18x10+30

the RP03 only comes in 17x10+18 (nothing better in 17). Their 18in sizing is fine.

RP05 and FS01 doesn't come in offset lower than +25

the TM02, made by Enkei, lacks 17in sizes as well

mainly i want a 17x9.5 + 12 NT03

and i'm mad the RPF01 isn't concave enough

10-25-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
Rittmeister Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 32 Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (5)	Enkei PF01 Anyone seen this wheel yet? Saw one in a magazine ad recently. Looks an awful lot like a Work CR Kai. Is it still a knockoff when a wheel maker who's somewhat "respected" (Enkei) makes a near-copy of a wheel that's made by a manufacturer who's more or less worshiped (Work)? I'm curious, since this isn't like the Rota Torque or Drag DR31 (or whatever Drag's replica is called). I know there are those who really hate replica designs even if the manufacturing process used by the replica company is decent. Is this going to start a trend of hating on Enkei? Enkei, who make wheels that are acknowledged to be excellent, like the RPF1? __________________ 1990 240SR - the "Budget Baller"

10-25-2009, 10:25 AM	#2
murda-c Has a Premium Member. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: deep inside...MoCo, MD Age: 21 Posts: 2,443 Trader Rating: (0)	I hear it's supposed to be lighter than the rpf1, and a lot lighter than the cr kai __________________

10-25-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
*ThatGuy* Zilvia's Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MCAS New River, NC Age: 30 Posts: 17,105 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy	Can these wheels ONLY be mounted on S-Chassis or Z-Chassis vehicles? __________________ YES, I have a 240sx. NO, it doesn't have an SR. NO, I don't drift. NO, it's not for sale!

10-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
enkei2k ushiii Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Age: 24 Posts: 1,531 Trader Rating: (4)	yeah they look like cr kai's. but then again, lots of wheels look similar. what about the volk gt-v? oem G35 coupe? similar, but not the same. just because they looks similar doesn't mean they are knock off. i'd get the PF01's, depending on what offset they offer it in. __________________ S14, all show no go in the works. Buy my rims?? http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/288...y-buy-buy.html

10-25-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
OptionZero Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF, CA Age: 26 Posts: 6,068 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero	enkei usually has garbage sizing anyways so who cares theres only so many wheel designs out there MAT means these'll prolly be lighter than CR kais oh and the spokes are a bit thinner i think __________________

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10-25-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
brndck fwuffy bunny rigor mortis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: costa mesa, ca Age: 27 Posts: 3,152 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: brndck	/\/\/\ garbage sizes? you mean not "custom wheel" sizes? i was pretty stoked with 17x10 +18 and 18x10.5 +18. just because you can't have everything in negative 5million offset doesn't mean its crap. personally, i don't think these look THAT much like cr-kai. more like rpf1 with only 10 spokes instead of 12. AND lighter than rpf1, which were already REALLY damn light to begin with. i will for sure purchase a set of these, provided the pricing is in the same range as rpf1s. __________________ I am the future Eric Castro http://outslidersandsmokeproduce.blogspot.com/

10-25-2009, 12:05 PM	#7
brndck fwuffy bunny rigor mortis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: costa mesa, ca Age: 27 Posts: 3,152 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: brndck	or __________________ I am the future Eric Castro http://outslidersandsmokeproduce.blogspot.com/

10-25-2009, 01:21 PM	#8
S14_Kouki VIPremium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TPA Posts: 1,452 Trader Rating: (0)	I would rather have the cr's __________________ http://www.fabthis.com http://www.childhoodproductions.com/dbfab/store.html

10-25-2009, 04:40 PM	#9
PhoPoweR Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 20 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0)	They look kind like Evo IX wheels.... wait... they are haha __________________ 1993 240sx SE Coupe \| 2004 Evo VIII

10-25-2009, 04:45 PM	#11
wangan_cruiser Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SKYLINE BLVD, BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA Age: 25 Posts: 1,644 Trader Rating: (13)	it dont matter to me. as long they are light and durable. enkei is enkei work is work both are wheel manufacturers with good reputation. __________________ buy my dohc ka-t parts http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/28249...ml#post3063591 SR20DET STARTER SWAP http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/182962...rter-swap.html

10-25-2009, 07:00 PM	#12
articdragon192 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 23 Posts: 5,472 Trader Rating: (5)	I'd take the Enkie, but I fear they'd bend too easy. Lightness comes at a price. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

10-25-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
beefyx323x Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 323 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (1)	they do look like stock evo 9 wheels... kinda... hahaha id take the CR kais

10-25-2009, 07:24 PM	#14
articdragon192 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 23 Posts: 5,472 Trader Rating: (5)	Well, Enkie did make the non-MR wheels on Evos. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

10-25-2009, 07:29 PM	#15
TommyGun Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bay area Age: 20 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0)	very similar, but easy to tell difference. hub center is smaller/closer to the lug holes. shape of the design between each spoke is rounder on the enkei, sharper more pointed on the cr's. both wheels look good imo but work's ftw

10-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#18
Bumnah Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: VA Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (1)	I know what I'm buying in the spring. __________________ bumnah.com/trakpak

10-25-2009, 10:49 PM	#19
Xbroke_kidX Forever Young Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal 714 Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (8)	who wants lights wheels? i thought thats why everyone went and bought sport craps and rotas? oh wait..... they dont look bad

10-25-2009, 11:34 PM	#20
ronmcdon misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 74 Posts: 2,257 Trader Rating: (3)	Ah that's nice! As long as they're cheap, durable, and fit bbk's w/out spacers, I can see myself getting a set in the near future. I actually like the fact that it's not too flashy. very oem looking imo. wouldn't be surprised if the evo 9 enkie wheels were the same.

10-26-2009, 02:01 AM	#21
RacerX1 m Rodiek Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 20 Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (1)	I like em, and Im sick of seeing RPF1s every where I look. __________________

10-26-2009, 02:07 AM	#22
randyjordan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 565 Trader Rating: (0)	kai's are played out anyway oh snap __________________ yer

10-26-2009, 06:10 PM	#23
drivens13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: QC Age: 25 Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0)	Wonder how concave the face will be on the more aggressively sized ones.?.?

10-26-2009, 08:22 PM	#24
slow40sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2)	eh, they look alright, if they came in good sizes i'd paint em some dumbass color and rock em for drift spares __________________ Who the fuk brought aligators?

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