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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Talking Waiting for Boxes..

i had been biting my nails all morning waiting for a couple boxes from tirerack to come in -- expecting a ring on the doorbell from the UPS guy, i just sat around doing nothing...

then i went to go out and get the mail, walked out the garage down the driveway, minding my own business, got the mail...and on the walk back up i noticed a black tower....

i cant wait to get these on!

they are enkei rpf1's with michelin pilot sport sp2's

Front:
18x8
Offset: 35mm
Backspacing: 5.82"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size:225/40-18
Wheel Weight: 17.8lbs.
Tire Weight:

Rear:
18x9.5
Offset: 45mm
Backspacing: 7.01"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size:255/40-18
Wheel Weight: 18.6lbs.
Tire Weight:

TPMS Compatible...





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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Looks good and lightweight wheels. I love PS2's, more expensive than most but worth it IMO. Did you buy the sensors from TireRack too?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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nice!!!!! post pics once you put them on
what wheels are those??
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Congrats on the new wheels
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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lol @ first picture
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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LOL the first pic is priceless.

Lookin good!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CAIFAN_64
nice!!!!! post pics once you put them on
what wheels are those??
Enkei RPF1, details in the original post

@bloodZor
the first pic was of me dancing when i was about to open them and my brother snapped a quick shot...


@pisaykotik
yeah i got the sensors from tire rack, i think they came with the wheel as part of the order since you specify the car,

also got centering rings, lugs, and a lug adapter - center caps on the way also...

the ps2's are a bit more expensive, but they are apparently supposed to be some of the best rubber you can buy, and although they are asymmetric they are nondirectional, so even with the staggered setup i can rotate a little...

now i just gotta wait for a TPMS appointment so i can get them registered...ill be sure to do a weight comparison also and post it for those interested....


@Por Siempre

Haha, to be honest, i really didnt want to get the enkei's at first....i was looking at BBS, OZ, etc etc....but those were all really expensive, and heavier than the enkei's - and now that i have the wheels, they look great in person....give them a chance when they are mounted

thanks guys

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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make sure they set them as your secondary sensors and they don't overwrite your primaries so you can switch back to your stock wheels if u want.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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nice!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Not my cup of tea. Looks very similar to scion TC stockies. What matter is what you want
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Harrisch
now i just gotta wait for a TPMS appointment so i can get them registered
Did TireRack give you the codes for each sensor? AFAIK, this is required for TPMS registration. I've seen it done and basically you'll need to input the 7 digit alphanumeric code for each sensor to the scanner. If you don't have the codes then I'm not sure how the registration would go.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by XprincoX
make sure they set them as your secondary sensors and they don't overwrite your primaries so you can switch back to your stock wheels if u want.
well these are gonna become the primaries...and i just ordered some winter tires for my stock wheels and those will be the secondaries...

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haha i used to have a scion tc, and yeah you are right? im really curious to see how they look on the car though

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yeah tire rack sent all four ID numbers on stickers attached to the invoice, otherwise i can only help but think that youd have to take the tires off and read the number again - unless they broadcast their id....which i kinda doubt...
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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it's cheaper for you to have the dealer program these wheels are your secondary TPMS and leaving your original sensors as the primary. It's twice the work if you want it the other way around. Besides you can toggle between them in the menu anyway so it doesn't make any difference.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by XprincoX
it's cheaper for you to have the dealer program these wheels are your secondary TPMS and leaving your original sensors as the primary. It's twice the work if you want it the other way around. Besides you can toggle between them in the menu anyway so it doesn't make any difference.
haha that definitely makes more sense...i didnt even realize that im keeping the same sensors they just have to be transferred to the new valve stems on teh snow tires (if im not mistaken) - do those even have to be programmed again?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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no once the sensors have been programmed into your ecu your good to go. You can transfer them to whatever wheels you want. That's what alotta ppl to save money on having buy brand new sensors and getting them programmed. Just transfter over your original sensors. But of course you wouldn't be able to use the stock wheels anymore without the values lol.
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