Enkei RP03 "light weight" wheels

[bee0818]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/enkei_racing/swap/enkei_rp03_s_ci3_l.jpg
Has anyone seen these on an m3? I've seen some on a 350z and they had nice concavity in the rear. I'm considering these as they only weigh 21 lbs in the front and 23 lbs in the rear.
The fitment offered for our cars is:
FR - 19 x 8.5 et 35
RR - 19 x 10 et 20
Another reason I am considering them is because I have a friend who can order these with 245/275 generals for even cheaper than tirerack which already sells them at a great price (PM if you're interested in a set).

Just found this:
http://wheelsdirectonline.com/enkei/gallery/76.jpg

[boing0515]

you think he can come across a set for a 2000 540?

[bee0818]

Good news! He can source a set in your fitment (19x8.5 et12 and 19x10 et20). The savings over tirerack is even larger than it is for my m3. I'll send you a PM with the details.

[bee0818]

So I decided to bite the bullet and ordered a set. Took a few quick shots, let me know what you guys think. Should have them mounted on the car this weekend once the coils and rtab's are installed.
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8820.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8823.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8824.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8827.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8830.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_88321.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8834.JPG
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/522/IMG_8835.JPG

[Eddy@ApexRaceParts]

How are those going to fit your car? you have an e36 and e46 non-m. neither of which will accept that rear offset.

[bishop1977]

only thing i didnt like about my rpo3's was the center cap...the allen screws and the center enkei cap fades, the good thing is is that its a sticker piece that pops off

[GH41]

That raised rib on the lip aint going to take curbs well. GH

[boing0515]

lookin nice man! I can't wait to see em mounted!

[Braymond141]

Not a good looking wheel at all... and the weight is a lot.

[bee0818]

How are those going to fit your car? you have an e36 and e46 non-m. neither of which will accept that rear offset.

Oops, need to update my "cars". I have an e46 m3 now.


Not a good looking wheel at all... and the weight is a lot.

Actually, I think the wheels look pretty good in the pictures, but they look even nicer in person. Guess it's preference.
You're right, the weight is a lot, but not relative to most 19" wheels. They are 5 to 6 pounds lighter per wheel than the oem 19" m3 wheels and even lighter than my oem 18" m3 wheels.


lookin nice man! I can't wait to see em mounted!

Sould have them mounted by tomorrow. Car is having inspection 2 done and coils installed today!

[bishop1977]

these wheels are just as a strong as a forged wheel

[bee0818]

Snapped some quick pics before the sun went down. The car and wheels are a bit dirty, but you get the idea. I'm really pleased with how they look and sit on the car and are better than I envisioned them. Also, the concavity in the rear is :thumbup:

http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/2/M3_0011.jpg
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/2/M3_0031.jpg
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/2/M3_0042.jpg
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/2/M3_0061.jpg
http://www.m3forum.net/gallery/data/2/M3_0081.jpg

[gtbrad]

very nice!

any rubbing with that rear offset? looks to be in need of a fender rolling

[JackEatsEmoKids]

Looks better than I imagined!

Nice work. Easy to clean wheels!

[bee0818]

Easy to clean wheels!

One of the main reasons I got them! The oem 18's were a pain to clean

[A4RingedONE8T]

Nice, look much better on the car than off!

[bee0818]

Thanks for all the kind words!

[mrfinagle]

Look great. Good luck with them. :kewlpics:

umm how much were they again for the 2000 540?? :cashwalle

[bee0818]

Look great. Good luck with them. :kewlpics:

umm how much were they again for the 2000 540?? :cashwalle
PM sent

[Lost Cosmonaut]

Wow those look fantastic. I've always had a thing for the RP03's. Had a set on my WRX and my dad had a set in SBC on his 350Z way back when (I'm an Enkei whore and sponsored by them no less ;) ). Very clean wheel.

[norcal925]

They look great, nice job.

[Koizumi]

Well done!

[Zekerbox]

Sick! good to see a set of these on another bimmer. I want to get these next summer. The price for the weight is awesome and I think they look sporty. I want to powdercoat em black.

[mrkt321]

Nice looking wheels.

[GandTM3]

Always nice to see someone try something different.

[GDnimr0d]

looks good!

[GDnimr0d]

looks good!

[GDnimr0d]

looks good!

[GDnimr0d]

looks good!

looking good!

[STEALTHYZ4]

nice!

[fretburnr]

looking good!

[510e36]

sick bro. major props

[badwayz]

Not bad