Enkei Rims
December 1st, 2009
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Enkei rims are probably one of the best rims available for trucks. They increase truck performance in several ways, including helping it to “stick” to the roads when you are driving along. When you are buying new wheels for you truck you need to take certain things into consideration to ensure the overall safety of course and that’s where some good research and talking to professionals who know what they are doing comes into play.
When we talk about trucks, we are not only discussing pickup trucks, but also the SUV and van as well since they all fall into this category. Probably the most popular Enkei rims today are the alloy wheels for a number of different reasons. Beyond that, you need to make good choices such as getting the proper sizes for your vehicle among other things. You’ll also want to consider tire prices as well since as you know, most typical “everyday” tires are not suitable for the aftermarket rims.
Now, when you vehicle is in an environment where they are subject to corrosion or heavy duty use, then your best bet will be a steel rim since they are much stronger than the aluminum styles are. When it comes to chrome wheels, they are lighter than steel but still heavier. That doesn’t necessarily make them good for trucks that get into heavy duty situations however. Still the chrome wheels have a high shine and go a long way to makings your vehicle stand out from all the rest.
Enkei rims made from aluminum just might be the best overall choice if you are not using your vehicle in the aforementioned heavy duty use situation. These wheels tend to provide a much smoother ride and improve overall performance. This includes allowing air to flow freely which prevent overheating of the braking system.
Whichever wheels you decide to purchase you need to primarily make sure that they are suitable to what your vehicle will be used for. Appearance should be secondary but that is still not a real issue since there are a number of different selections available when it comes to Enkei rims.
Enkei Rims
LUXURY SERIES
LSF
This is a very fancy design with ten spokes flush to the rim and another ten spokes meeting the inner flange. It comes in Sizes of 18″ or 20″ and a Platinum Metallic finish.
RAZR
This wheel comes in two Sizes 18″ or 20″ and is a Black finished wheel with five twin spokes with machined faces and has a recessed hub.
LSR
Comes in either 18″ or 20″ sizes with a Black machined finish and features five spokes which meet a centre bolted flange. The outer rim is a smooth round polished edge.
AVP
This is a very smart looking wheel with five twin spokes in a choice of two colors which are black with silver bolted inserts or Chrome with black bolted inserts. This model is available in Sizes of 18″ or 20″
LS-5
Features five curved spokes bolted onto the highly polished rim which is available in Black or Chrome and comes in two sizes which are 18″ or 20″.
LF-10
This wheel is available in Black or Chrome and features ten thin curved spokes which come out from the hub then back in to meet the rim. The sizes which are available are 18″ or 20″.
PERFORMANCE SERIES
GW8
This is a Black wheel with Red or Chrome bolt on trims and features an Octagan hub design with eight thin twin ribbed bent spokes. It comes in two sizes which are 17″ or 18″.
KLAMP
A Hyper Black or Matte Black wheel with a red stripe running around the outer rim and featuring five twin spokes and available in sizes of 17″ or 18″.
EDR9
This comes in two colours completely Black or Silver with nine spokes and in four sizes which are 15″, 16″, 17″ and 18″.
G5
Features Ten spokes arranged as five V shapes with recessed slots along their centers. Available in two sizes which are 17″ or 18″.
STR5
Features five twin ribbed spokes which meet flush with the rim edge and have machined faces while the rest of the wheel is Black. It is available in sizes of 17″ and 18″.
EV5
This wheel features five broad spokes which bend sharply inwards just as they reach the rim and comes in either Hyper Black with a Machined Lip or Matte Bronze with Machined a Lip. Wheel Sizes of 17″ and 18″are available.
T-FORK
Features seven sets of slim rib spokes and comes in an attractive gun Metal finish and four wheel sizes which are 15″, 16″, 17″ and 18″.
EKM3
This stylish wheel sports ten Y shaped spokes starting at the hub and splitting into twenty to meet the rim. This is available in two sizes and two finishes which are 17″ and 18″ in Hyper Silver or Gunmetal.
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