allrighty....i may be taking the plunge into aftermarket wheels & tires here shortly, and the top two on my "reasonably priced" list are the enkei bortex rpm2 and the konig blatant. if i had a ton of cash to blow on rims, i'd be all over a set of volks or 3-piece racing harts or even OZ's, but i'm trying to compromise and get something cheaper that still looks good, doesn't weigh a ton, and comes from a reputable source (e.g., tire rack, discount tire, whalen tire, etc.).
pros for the enkei's - forged, light weight (16 lbs for 17's, 18 lbs for 18's), plus i've had my eye on 'em for a few months now. you never see 'em on anything - most of the RH evo wheels and most of the konig stuff are all over every page of every tuner magazine out there.
but, i also like the konig blatant w/ the opal finish. they're not *too* heavy, and they're marginally cheaper. but, they are going to be more common, and they are heaviER, and they're cast.
so, what's the majority vote here? just curious - i already know that i'm leaning toward the rpm2 with the blatant as a strong 2nd place, but i'd be interested to know what y'all's opinions are.
also, there's the age-old debate - 17's vs. 18's. the 18's look awesome on just about every RSX i've seen, but for a daily driver that accumulates some 20k miles/year on less-than-perfect roads, i don't want to kill my kidneys just for a bit more bling-factor. basically, i want the looks of the 18's but in the back of my head i'm pretty sure the 17's would suit my needs better. bigger than stock, better-looking rims, better tires than OEM, but not as harsh-riding - and those same tires won't cost me as much come replacement time. i'm looking at probably a $400 price difference, since if i go w/ the 18's i'll probably step up to a better tire (yoko parada) that isn't available w/ the 17's (probably get kumho's given the choices in that size).
any comments from the peanut gallery?
pros for the enkei's - forged, light weight (16 lbs for 17's, 18 lbs for 18's), plus i've had my eye on 'em for a few months now. you never see 'em on anything - most of the RH evo wheels and most of the konig stuff are all over every page of every tuner magazine out there.
but, i also like the konig blatant w/ the opal finish. they're not *too* heavy, and they're marginally cheaper. but, they are going to be more common, and they are heaviER, and they're cast.
so, what's the majority vote here? just curious - i already know that i'm leaning toward the rpm2 with the blatant as a strong 2nd place, but i'd be interested to know what y'all's opinions are.
also, there's the age-old debate - 17's vs. 18's. the 18's look awesome on just about every RSX i've seen, but for a daily driver that accumulates some 20k miles/year on less-than-perfect roads, i don't want to kill my kidneys just for a bit more bling-factor. basically, i want the looks of the 18's but in the back of my head i'm pretty sure the 17's would suit my needs better. bigger than stock, better-looking rims, better tires than OEM, but not as harsh-riding - and those same tires won't cost me as much come replacement time. i'm looking at probably a $400 price difference, since if i go w/ the 18's i'll probably step up to a better tire (yoko parada) that isn't available w/ the 17's (probably get kumho's given the choices in that size).
any comments from the peanut gallery?
