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Jon MS3
06-01-2009, 12:03 AM
Tell me what you guys think. I want a black wheel for my blackmica, dont want anything too flashy. These are definitely unique looking but i fear they're too loud. also kinda heavy. just looking for opinions. also if anyone is a whiz with photoshop it'd be interesting to see how they might look.

thanks dudes

Enkei performance GW8 (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4488750242B&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=GW8&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=Painted&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand)

bluelion
06-01-2009, 12:08 AM
not my cup of tea....

mr_mazda329
06-01-2009, 12:27 AM
I don't think anyone here would like those. I personally don't. But if you do...more power to you. Enkei makes lighter 18'' BTW.

sandspeed
06-01-2009, 12:29 AM
barf...don't get those dude

If you want an Enkei that is painted black, 18", and lightweight, get RPF1's instead. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&initialPartNumber=3798756548B&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=

mr_mazda329
06-01-2009, 12:36 AM
barf...don't get those dude

If you want an Enkei that is painted black, 18", and lightweight, get RPF1's instead. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&initialPartNumber=3798756548B&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=


Hells Yea...17.6 lbs FTW!

Saskatchewan17
06-01-2009, 12:37 AM
Hrm... I don't think they're toooo bad. Don't get them if you just want a black wheel for your black mica. There are so many other options out there you could choose instead.

davens
06-01-2009, 02:50 AM
It's all fun and games until you have to replace one of those little triangles that's missing.

Hank3
06-01-2009, 09:31 AM
Ack.

BillTheCat
06-01-2009, 09:37 AM
Don't need Photoshop--- Tire Rack does all the work for you. (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniWheelSearchServlet?nonWinter=true&partNum=4488750242B&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&wIndex=17&grid=true&sw=1440)

I personally think they look like some sort of Ferris wheel or pinwheel. But it doesn't matter what I think. Your car, make yourself happy.

Jon MS3
06-01-2009, 10:31 PM
good responses. thanks. i wasn't leaning towards them by any means, i was just curious what you guys might think.

Yoo Shin
06-02-2009, 09:03 AM
Looks like something for a show car. I like the clean OEMish JDM styles myself. A lot of the stronger styles don't look good on the MS3 IMO.

Young Roids
06-02-2009, 04:24 PM
I think Enkei went in the wrong direction with those ones. They tried to do a Konig thing almost. For that price Enkei I would go with this one instead.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=All&filterFinish=Painted&filterSpecial=falseAll&initialPartNumber=4448750238AMF&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=


Remember at $200 per wheel you are $75 away from the best enkei wheel available, the rpf1 which you can get for $275 a piece.

Circle9
06-03-2009, 09:40 AM
IMO, they are borderline ricey. Check out the Konig Zeros.

bazooka joe
06-03-2009, 09:49 AM
not for me, but you're wearing/buying them!;)

coololddude
06-03-2009, 12:37 PM
I like them, and they are still lighter than stock.

RC08MS3
06-03-2009, 12:44 PM
i think id have to see them in person, they are different that's for sure.

KozmoSpeed3GT
06-16-2009, 12:42 PM
I think loud is an understatement

///M Compact
06-16-2009, 12:51 PM
barf...don't get those dude

If you want an Enkei that is painted black, 18", and lightweight, get RPF1's instead. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&initialPartNumber=3798756548B&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=

Agreed.

Crackattak
06-22-2009, 06:18 PM
That's the first time where I clicked a wheel link and instantly cringed, like 2 girls - one cup cringe...

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=EKM3&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&partnum=4427706538BS
Anyone?

Moultese
06-23-2009, 07:51 AM
I like the style, it's just the little red triangles that throw me off.

RelliMS3
06-23-2009, 03:59 PM
there is clearly added material just for the sake of looks, and that just adds weight