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The wheels are made by konig via license for MAT technology from enkei.
So they are basically Enkei wheels which I have been running for ages without issue (cracks, track abuse, etc).
At 9.5 width they only weigh 19.5lbs. Pretty decent.
I am currently STOCK height and was able to get the rear to rub with SPIRITED mountain driving. So looks like a fender roll is in order for the rear before lowering. Thinking of going with swift sport springs. I already had eibach springs on the car and hated them so much I put the stock springs back on.
The fronts at FULL LOCK just barely touch the front plastics (vent areas). I can fix that with either some zip ties or safety wire or a little heat and a push. BARELY touches and only at full lock.
The wheels are made by konig via license for MAT technology from enkei.
So they are basically Enkei wheels which I have been running for ages without issue (cracks, track abuse, etc).
At 9.5 width they only weigh 19.5lbs. Pretty decent.
I am currently STOCK height and was able to get the rear to rub with SPIRITED mountain driving. So looks like a fender roll is in order for the rear before lowering. Thinking of going with swift sport springs. I already had eibach springs on the car and hated them so much I put the stock springs back on.
The fronts at FULL LOCK just barely touch the front plastics (vent areas). I can fix that with either some zip ties or safety wire or a little heat and a push. BARELY touches and only at full lock.
@moparfan - I have the factory alignment currently, which I don't have the specs on hand.
@honeymelon - I will post pics when it stops raining here NEXT YEAR! It has literally been raining for a month. Everyone just has to not flame for the 4x4 look... lol..
I think they look great! Like Rob, I'm also kinda surprised you rub, especially with the 265/35 (smaller overall diameter from stock). Like you mentioned...little massage with a heat gun, job done.
#No4x4ShameHere
I daily drive my Evo, too. To at least help the wheel gap front-to-rear, I put Swift Sport springs on the fronts only, kept the stock springs on the rear. I do have taller 255/40 tires though, which fill more of the wheel well. Something to consider if you don't want to take the full plunge into all-out lowering:
Drag DR49 18x9 +28 with 255/40 Cooper RS3-S, slight rub on front plastic inner fender at full lock (heat gun+wooden spoon=no more rub)
I think they look great! Like Rob, I'm also kinda surprised you rub, especially with the 265/35 (smaller overall diameter from stock). Like you mentioned...little massage with a heat gun, job done.
#No4x4ShameHere
I daily drive my Evo, too. To at least help the wheel gap front-to-rear, I put Swift Sport springs on the fronts only, kept the stock springs on the rear. I do have taller 255/40 tires though, which fill more of the wheel well. Something to consider if you don't want to take the full plunge into all-out lowering:
Drag DR49 18x9 +28 with 255/40 Cooper RS3-S, slight rub on front plastic inner fender at full lock (heat gun+wooden spoon=no more rub)
So do you notice any unbalance in stiffness with the Swift Sports on the front only? My buddy had mentioned that I should try that, so its perfect that you mentioned it.
I knew I was going to get it from you guys for my filthy car! I will be adjusting my tune this week since I put in a test-pipe (had MilSpec 200 cell cat). Seems knock numbers have dropped from random 2-3 to random 1. So I am should hit over 400 at the wheels this weekend (220hp baseline)... Question is do I bother to wash it before going to the track!?
So do you notice any unbalance in stiffness with the Swift Sports on the front only? My buddy had mentioned that I should try that, so its perfect that you mentioned it.
I knew I was going to get it from you guys for my filthy car! I will be adjusting my tune this week since I put in a test-pipe (had MilSpec 200 cell cat). Seems knock numbers have dropped from random 2-3 to random 1. So I am should hit over 400 at the wheels this weekend (220hp baseline)... Question is do I bother to wash it before going to the track!?
It does look great! Right under 20 lbs isnt too bad for 9.5 wide. How much you paid for wheels?
You won't believe it. The theory is this: Amazon must auto lower the price of items sitting in their warehouse for a long period or something. Because I was looking for these wheels and one night noticed FOUR NEW (and only 4) for sale on amazon by amazon in an amazon warehouse for $115 each... That's it. Insane! I grabbed those four and when I searched again the price was back up to normal. I was going to buy more and flip'em !
You won't believe it. The theory is this: Amazon must auto lower the price of items sitting in their warehouse for a long period or something. Because I was looking for these wheels and one night noticed FOUR NEW (and only 4) for sale on amazon by amazon in an amazon warehouse for $115 each... That's it. Insane! I grabbed those four and when I searched again the price was back up to normal. I was going to buy more and flip'em !
~Jaraxle
are there 4 available? in my experience when something like this pops up its usually not a complete set...
May 12, 2017, 07:13 PM
