Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Thinking of new wheels for RDNZL

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by Mr. Jim, Mar 13, 2013.

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  1. Mr. Jim

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    #1 Mr. Jim, Mar 13, 2013
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    Narrowed it to two choices,

    Enkei Racing RPF1 Black

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    or

    NM Eng. RSe05 Black

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    Any thoughts of one over the other, experience?

    Thanks
    Mr. Jim
     
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    #2 beaner, Mar 13, 2013
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    Mr. Jim: your post needs a little work....:wink: link doesn't take us to pic of other wheel. i'm not to lazy to post, just to lazy to search for second wheel. now get us two pics to compare and the masses will chime in.

    my name is beaner and i'm a wheel whore....
     
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    #3 Mr. Jim, Mar 13, 2013
    There ya go.
     
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    #4 Crashton, Mar 13, 2013
    I really like the RFP1, nice light wheel. Make mine silver please. :wink:
     
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    #5 Tummi_Gummi, Mar 13, 2013
    Normally I would say 5 spokes will be easier to clean but honestly I spend at least half an hour a day cleaning my wheels and so Im not going to be one to Anyways, since these are black I don't see why there would be an issue as much with the rims being kept clean. So +1 RPF1 The twin spoke design is beautiful and those wheels are way sexier
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Mar 13, 2013
    Enkei (All day long)
     
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    #7 Mr. Jim, Mar 13, 2013
    Thanks guys, I'm was leaning towards Enkei's when I found the other ones. I've always liked the Enkei's!
     
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    #8 beaner, Mar 13, 2013
    Ok. Now I can vote for the Enkei. I've had wheels similar to both. Really nice choices. Are you looking for wheel whore status? Nate is a good judge of the condition.
     
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    #9 Mr. Jim, Mar 13, 2013
    Na, I just a beginner in the wheel department, this will only be my third set!
     
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    #10 Nathan, Mar 14, 2013
    Ha...Sunday was a nice spring type day and that had me thinking it's time for a new set of wheels and tires.

    Spent the evening looking at wheels online and came to the conclusion that there will not be a set of new wheels for Gnat this spring, however, there will be a new steering wheel.

    I too like the Enkei, but it is your MINI, so my thoughts should not matter.
     
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    #11 Mr. Jim, Mar 14, 2013
    Yea, I was just looking to see if one may be better than the other as the cost is pretty much the same.
     
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    #12 eMINIparts, Mar 14, 2013
    I like the black ones for your all black MINI!
     
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    #13 Norm03s, Mar 14, 2013
    Enkei Racing RPF1 Black, for sure!
     
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    #14 Mr. Jim, Mar 14, 2013
    Lol me too! Wait there both black! C'mon now :)
     
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    #15 eMINIparts, Mar 14, 2013
    At least you know you can't go wrong with the Black wheels.
     
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    #16 Gizmo, Mar 14, 2013
    I vote for Enkei
     
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    #17 Justa Jim, Mar 14, 2013
    Purely from "looks" point of view, I like the second one, but what do I know? :)

    Jim
     
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    #18 peep, Mar 14, 2013
    I love the RPF1 and want to get them for William....but that is my opinon and its based on pure looks of the wheel itself.....

    but either one would be nice... :drool
     

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