PICS: Black Z4M Coupe w/ 19" Enkei RPF1 Wheels!!!

M2audioman · 06-15-2009, 02:01 AM

Hey Everyone,

I got a new set of wheels and tires put on my M Coupe this weekend and wanted to share some pics. Here are the specs:

Enkei Racing RPF1 Wheels w/ Nitto Invo Tires
Front: 19x8.5 +35 (19.8 lbs) w/ 245/35/19's
Rear: 19x10 +25 (20.7 lbs) w/ 275/30/19's

I wanted a lightweight setup with a more aggressive look and I think these definitely achieved those goals for me. As for the Nitto Invo tires, I've only driven about 60 miles on them so far, but I'm very impressed. They are lightweight, quiet, and grip impressively so far compared to the Michelin PS2s and the Bridgestone RE050a Pole Positions I used previously.

Here are the pics:

OH FO SHO · 06-15-2009, 04:15 AM

O-M-G the wheels are sex

i like it... i like it alot!

Jaydon Fabulous · 06-15-2009, 07:12 AM

I've always loved those rims. Great choice! They suite the style and purpose of the car perfectly. Do you notice the weight difference from your previous wheels while driving?

onelove · 06-15-2009, 09:37 AM

Looks great! Where did you pick them up at (would love a set in 18s for the track).

M2audioman · 06-15-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaydon Fabulous

I've always loved those rims. Great choice! They suite the style and purpose of the car perfectly. Do you notice the weight difference from your previous wheels while driving?

I do notice the difference in weight. The car seems much more agile and the steering response has improved quite a bit. That could also be the tires as well.

M2audioman · 06-15-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by onelove

Looks great! Where did you pick them up at (would love a set in 18s for the track).

Tirerack has them.

JCz04Bimmer · 06-15-2009, 01:28 PM

I don't think TireRack has the 18" version in stock...

M2audioman · 06-15-2009, 01:33 PM

They only make one 18" fitment for BMW's and that is a 18x8.5" +40 wheel. If you went with 18's, you would have to run a square setup. The other sizes in 18" don't have our 5x120 bolt patten. I'm sure VividRacing could get them for you. Even Tirerack could if you give them a call I would think...

Nate2046 · 06-15-2009, 01:54 PM

Was considering those myself and wondering how they would look on the e86. They have that cool ,lightweight, track-wheel look. Would look even meaner in a dark gunmetal

M2audioman · 06-15-2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks! Yeah. If I ever want to change the look a bit, I might just powdercoat these a gunmetal. I kind of like the finish on them now though since it really pops against black.

03BeastCharmer · 06-15-2009, 05:17 PM

Is the rear tire stretched a little? From a couple of the pictures, it looks like a tire wider than 275 might fit better? Those do seem light for a 19 in wheel.

M2audioman · 06-15-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Is the rear tire stretched a little? From a couple of the pictures, it looks like a tire wider than 275 might fit better? Those do seem light for a 19 in wheel.

Yup. Rears are stretched slightly. I could fit 285s on there without a problem, but I don't like the look of the thicker sidewall...and the 285's are substantially heavier tires. About 3 lbs heavier per tire. Plus, I would need to run a wider front tire to avoid getting additional understeer..and 255's in the front would not only be heavier, but also be a little too wide for a 8.5" wheel in regards to the overall look of the setup.

I definitely gave it some serious thought though. I might give it a try with my next set of tires though...not sure yet since I won't have to worry about that for about 15K-20K miles...assuming I keep this setup that long. I tend to change wheels/tires frequently.

JCz04Bimmer · 06-15-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 335audioman

They only make one 18" fitment for BMW's and that is a 18x8.5" +40 wheel. If you went with 18's, you would have to run a square setup. The other sizes in 18" don't have our 5x120 bolt patten. I'm sure VividRacing could get them for you. Even Tirerack could if you give them a call I would think...

Ya. I see that they're only available in 5x120 in that 18" sizing. Running a square setup is ideal for the track anyway so I'll definitely consider them. Then again, I absolutely love the slight concavity the rears have because of the different offset.

modbargains · 06-15-2009, 06:18 PM

Looks amazing! Love the wheels!

nmulax · 06-16-2009, 02:51 AM

Never was a fan of the RPF1s, but wow... your car changes that! Looks sick!

M_Six · 06-16-2009, 07:10 PM

Nice. Very much like M-Pars, which I've always liked.

M2audioman · 06-17-2009, 05:11 PM

Thanks guys. I really like these too. The only wheels I would give these up for now would be a set of HRE C20's. I've always wanted those.

pollila · 07-06-2009, 02:27 PM

looks good.. now paint them BLACK!

M2audioman · 07-06-2009, 02:29 PM

Not really a fan of the black on black look, unless there is a lip of some sort. I might do gunmetal one day, but for now, they are staying as is.

mimsterzx7r · 07-06-2009, 02:59 PM

Wheels look great, is that your stock suspension?

M2audioman · 07-06-2009, 03:02 PM

Yeah. It's all stock suspension.

06-15-2009, 02:01 AM	#1
M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	PICS: Black Z4M Coupe w/ 19" Enkei RPF1 Wheels!!! Hey Everyone, I got a new set of wheels and tires put on my M Coupe this weekend and wanted to share some pics. Here are the specs: Enkei Racing RPF1 Wheels w/ Nitto Invo Tires Front: 19x8.5 +35 (19.8 lbs) w/ 245/35/19's Rear: 19x10 +25 (20.7 lbs) w/ 275/30/19's I wanted a lightweight setup with a more aggressive look and I think these definitely achieved those goals for me. As for the Nitto Invo tires, I've only driven about 60 miles on them so far, but I'm very impressed. They are lightweight, quiet, and grip impressively so far compared to the Michelin PS2s and the Bridgestone RE050a Pole Positions I used previously. Here are the pics:
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OH FO SHO Captain 15 Rep 615 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: california iTrader: (0)	O-M-G the wheels are sex i like it... i like it alot! __________________ '03 3.0i z4: tiag ext., red int., SMG, sport, premium HAMANN exhaust l HAMANN front lip l 19" Miro type 366 (HAMANN edition race replicas) l RPI air scoop l KW v2 coilovers *-MY PICTURE THREAD-*
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Jaydon Fabulous Private 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2007 z4 3.0si coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: naperville,il iTrader: (2)	I've always loved those rims. Great choice! They suite the style and purpose of the car perfectly. Do you notice the weight difference from your previous wheels while driving?
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onelove Track Head 24 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	Looks great! Where did you pick them up at (would love a set in 18s for the track).
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	They only make one 18" fitment for BMW's and that is a 18x8.5" +40 wheel. If you went with 18's, you would have to run a square setup. The other sizes in 18" don't have our 5x120 bolt patten. I'm sure VividRacing could get them for you. Even Tirerack could if you give them a call I would think...
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Nate2046 Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: '11 e92M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (2)	Was considering those myself and wondering how they would look on the e86. They have that cool ,lightweight, track-wheel look. Would look even meaner in a dark gunmetal
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Yeah. If I ever want to change the look a bit, I might just powdercoat these a gunmetal. I kind of like the finish on them now though since it really pops against black.
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Is the rear tire stretched a little? From a couple of the pictures, it looks like a tire wider than 275 might fit better? Those do seem light for a 19 in wheel. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Never was a fan of the RPF1s, but wow... your car changes that! Looks sick! __________________
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M_Six Free Thinker 17029 Rep 7,456 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Nice. Very much like M-Pars, which I've always liked. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I really like these too. The only wheels I would give these up for now would be a set of HRE C20's. I've always wanted those.
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pollila Private 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	looks good.. now paint them BLACK!
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Not really a fan of the black on black look, unless there is a lip of some sort. I might do gunmetal one day, but for now, they are staying as is.
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mimsterzx7r Private First Class 5 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 07 M Roadster, 03 Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Wheels look great, is that your stock suspension?
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah. It's all stock suspension.
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