Tires and Wheels Rubber, and lots of rubber in all kinds of sizes. What do you use when it's freezing? What do you use when it's hot? You want sticky rubbers? How about rubbers that will last a long time? Find your perfect rubber in here.

Opinions: Enkei BortexRPM2

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2004, 03:59 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
Opinions: Enkei BortexRPM2

Im thinkin about gettin these wheels in 17"...i live in ny/nyc so theres a lotta travelling in the city and what not..roads suck..thats why im thinking of downgrading to 18's..get more tire on the wheel
theres no lip on it really so it shoulnd't be bad i dont think..but i want opinions anyway..
17x8
+35 offset
should fit nice




btw..i have a 2000 max..grey lustre..but its not like how it is in the cardomain site anymore..i have the stillen touring front, rear valence, and the ninja sideskirts
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-15-2004, 06:40 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
TsingTsaoNYC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,168
Originally Posted by Raf2kMax
Im thinkin about gettin these wheels in 17"...i live in ny/nyc so theres a lotta travelling in the city and what not..roads suck..thats why im thinking of downgrading to 18's..get more tire on the wheel
theres no lip on it really so it shoulnd't be bad i dont think..but i want opinions anyway..
17x8
+35 offset
should fit nice




btw..i have a 2000 max..grey lustre..but its not like how it is in the cardomain site anymore..i have the stillen touring front, rear valence, and the ninja sideskirts
Hey Raf, those are exactly the same wheels I'm gonna order in a couple of weeks but in 18" Hyper Black. I think they would look sweet on a dark color car, and since Enkei wheels are pretty good quality I wouldn't worry that much about bending them and it helps that they don't have a lip either, more metal on the rim itself
TsingTsaoNYC is offline  
Old 03-15-2004, 08:45 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
good choice bro
they look real nice in the pic imo

does anyone know what the correct tire sizing would be for 17x8's?
im thinking of gettin the falken ziex 512's which seem real popular on the board..the sumitomos get bubbles in em sometmies
any other suggestions? something all season..
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-15-2004, 09:09 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Ludacris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: S O C A L
Posts: 3,678
Originally Posted by TsingTsaoNYC
and it helps that they don't have a lip either, more metal on the rim itself
Having a lip on a wheel affects it's strength?
Ludacris is offline  
Old 03-16-2004, 12:22 AM
  #5  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
 
mrnock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 786
235/45/17 would be a good choice

i have the same size wheels check my page
mrnock is offline  
Old 03-16-2004, 07:18 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
thanks alot
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-16-2004, 07:47 AM
  #7  
living out of a maxima...
iTrader: (5)
 
JeffesonM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,432
they're nice wheels, and light too...

FWIW, I'm on my second set of 234/45/17 Sumitomo HTR+ and I am very happy with them.
JeffesonM is offline  
Old 03-16-2004, 09:02 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
RastaManMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,014
I loved those wheels. I think either those or SSR Comps are the only wheels i like better on my car that i could justify buying for my Maxima. SSR C's would have to be used though. Those wheels are not only lightweight, but would look pure badass on a dark colored Maxima. I believe there is a 5th genner with them in on a black max with drop. Looks WICKED. + 1 for the weight too, very light.

LEMAR
RastaManMax is offline  
Old 03-16-2004, 10:41 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
thanks for the comments guys..i should be ordering soon
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-16-2004, 10:50 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
NyC97Max's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 978
i need rims....if yours are missing one day, dont be surprised, cuz i like em...
NyC97Max is offline  
Old 03-17-2004, 02:09 PM
  #11  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
im pretty set on either the falken ziex 512's or the sumi htr+.. recent reviews of the falkens have me leaning towards the 512's a lil more...and of course.. 235/45/17
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-18-2004, 08:19 AM
  #12  
Member
 
a33se's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 51
I have them, the are great sharp looking rims. Looks better real life than in photos where it looks kinda flat looking. only weights 17.6lbs, weighed them. 235/45 is a good size, u only lose .4" in diameter than 225/50 but saved another few pounds. I think my setup is only like 43-44lbs with sumi htr+ 235/45 17s
a33se is offline  
Old 03-18-2004, 09:03 AM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
87MaxWagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 111
Originally Posted by Ludacris
Having a lip on a wheel affects it's strength?
Yeah, what Ludacris asked.

Bumpity.

Mr.P
87MaxWagon is offline  
Old 03-18-2004, 10:11 AM
  #14  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
Originally Posted by a33se
I have them, the are great sharp looking rims. Looks better real life than in photos where it looks kinda flat looking. only weights 17.6lbs, weighed them. 235/45 is a good size, u only lose .4" in diameter than 225/50 but saved another few pounds. I think my setup is only like 43-44lbs with sumi htr+ 235/45 17s
have any pics of em on the car?
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-26-2004, 07:48 AM
  #15  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Raf2kMax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,245
2 wheels just came in yesterday.. im about to order tires soon too
pics to come shortly
these wheels look pretty nice in person too
Raf2kMax is offline  
Old 03-26-2004, 11:33 AM
  #16  
NT2SHBBY
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Raf....my boy 2k2nyc has them on his 02 in 18"..they are supposedly forged..you should have no issues
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MAXSE5SPD
Other For Sale/Wanted
2
08-23-2015 12:06 PM
BlkCat
General Maxima Discussion
13
03-21-2002 08:38 AM
97BlackMax
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
7
01-29-2002 07:05 PM
soundmike
General Maxima Discussion
49
01-17-2002 11:57 PM
metallic97gxe
General Maxima Discussion
3
10-23-2000 02:04 PM



Quick Reply: Opinions: Enkei BortexRPM2



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:58 AM.