Anyone know this car?

[Explody]

Having trouble distinguishing if these RPF1s are 17" or 18" can someone help me out :D The owner of the car is Mike Yusko and has a front plate that reads REDRUM.

[DxC]

Man be keeps his car clean. I'm embarrassed to have my santorin looking like its a black car haha

[Lakotiy]

With those breaks you can only run 18"+

[spd579]

Yea, those are some bitch ass(skinny(less than 8.5")) 18's with like 215/25 tires sitting a little skyjacked

[s vier]

Not everyone likes the stanced look.

[spd579]

Not everyone likes the stanced look.

No one likes wheel gap

[GramCracker]

OP, they are 18" RPF1's.

[s vier]

No one likes wheel gap

That's not wheel gap. That's drivability.

[Aggv]

That's not wheel gap. That's drivability.

Agreed

Being able to drive the car > having it look "cool" when you park

[spd579]

This is no wheel gap with perfect drivability......the rear on that thing above is jacked

[Aggv]

This is no wheel gap with perfect drivability......the rear on that thing above is jacked

it's a black car, at an off angle, with shadows, but if you say there's no wheel gap sure thing buddy... needs more stickers to go with the fmic

[VT-TT]

I guarantee the bottom of your bumper (black s4) has scratches from bottoming out.

[coolgraymemo]

Yea, those are some bitch ass(skinny(less than 8.5")) 18's with like 215/25 tires sitting a little skyjacked

sense. you don't make it.

With those breaks you can only run 18"+

you can run 17's with those brakes.

[DiscoPotato]

That's not wheel gap. That's drivability.

So true.

[landfill]

I run 18x8 enkei rpf1's with an et35 and nitto nt05 225/40/18 tires and my stance and driveability are dead on LOL.
I don't know why your ragging on this guys setup SPD. His looks like a 17x8 on 225/40/17's or maybe a 35 series AR.
Those are 17's because he's running 330mm rotors and what looks to be 17z's.

[Vinchenzo51]

Can always just PM Yusko

http://www.audizine.com/forum/member...-AudiSportB5S4

[GramCracker]

Can always just PM Yusko

http://www.audizine.com/forum/member...-AudiSportB5S4

Stop it. That's too obvious and simple.

[TweetsS4Estate]

No one likes wheel gap

I like wheel gap because it means i have a nice bumper. that car is not skyjacked, its classy and functional. not stretched and pointless.

[TweetsS4Estate]

+1 those look like 17s

sense. you don't make it.



you can run 17's with those brakes.

[TweetsS4Estate]

This is no wheel gap with perfect drivability......the rear on that thing above is jacked

our definition of good looking and functional are very different my friend.

[coolgraymemo]

They're actually 18x8, 225/40 (according to the owner).

Found the link earlier today, but I don't feel like digging it up again.


Edit: Here.

[TighTT]

Yea, those are some bitch ass(skinny(less than 8.5")) 18's with like 215/25 tires sitting a little skyjacked

Looks drivable. Must not be cool if your >17 years old.

[jpurre]

I had 225/40/18 on my 18x8's at first, handled brilliantly with just a touch of the "stretch" look. I now have 235/40/18 that scrap the front fenders on a big dip in the road. Going back to the 225's. It's not all about looks. One must consider drivability as well.

[TighTT]

This is no wheel gap with perfect drivability......the rear on that thing above is jacked

Perfect drivability for what roads?? NC roads where it rarely snows?

[spd579]

Looks drivable. Must not be cool if your >17 years old.

Perfect drivability for what roads?? NC roads where it rarely snows?

Just couldnt get enough the first time so you came back for more lol.

No, I'm not 17, No, the FMIC is not my ideal look but I got the car like that and it worked well for the time. As far as rim width go I run 9's all around on my s2000 and it's drivability is "flawless" so I'm not quite getting why you guys might have trouble on our cars running a wider rim. It's not about the look to me as much the response and feel. If you run a 225 on a 8 in wide wheel vs a 225 on a 9 in wide wheel the 9" wheel is better in every way. More tread width, better sidewall response, better tire wear, less effect with a lossin tire pressure, ect.

I'm not trying to hate, just saying I'd do it different. If you're going to buy some nice wheels, dont buy skinny ones unless you plan to run blizzaks.

Yes, I live in the south and when/if it snows it doesnt much ad if it does more than 6 inches I have a truck to drive. So my car(s) have no skyjackery what so ever. I'm sorry if you do not have this luxury.



***************Also after further review. I think another thing that's throwing it off is the actual tire size (outer diameter is too small for the car) Looks more like a 225/35 than a 225/40

[coolgraymemo]

So a 225 on a 9" wheel is wider than a 225 on an 8" wheel?

[spd579]

So a 225 on a 9" wheel is wider than a 225 on an 8" wheel?

Essentially, Yes. The width of the wheel widens the tire allowing more contact surface to the road.

[TweetsS4Estate]

Essentially, Yes. The width of the wheel widens the tire allowing more contact surface to the road.

with less sidewall give and a rougher ride.. that is also something to consider. I prefer a skinnier wheel because I prefer performance gains via less weight and a tire that isn't stretched. "different strokes" is what applies here.

[spd579]

with less sidewall give and a rougher ride.. that is also something to consider. I prefer a skinnier wheel because I prefer performance gains via less weight and a tire that isn't stretched. "different strokes" is what applies here.

I suppose if you live one quarter mile at a time this makes sense. The ride quality is negligible, I've tested it.

Fun fact, an 18x9 RPF1 is lighter than any 18x8 RPF1. So, no weigh savings for the smart guy
http://www.enkei.com/size_chart/RPF1.pdf

18x9= 17lbs 18x8= 18lbs per Enkei(the manufacturer)

So essentially I've proven a wider wheel is better, in every possible way. kthxbye

[TweetsS4Estate]

I suppose if you live one quarter mile at a time this makes sense. The ride quality is negligible, I've tested it.

Fun fact, an 18x9 RPF1 is lighter than any 18x8 RPF1. So, no weigh savings for the smart guy
http://www.enkei.com/size_chart/RPF1.pdf

18x9= 17lbs 18x8= 18lbs per Enkei(the manufacturer)

So essentially I've proven a wider wheel is better, in every possible way. kthxbye

You haven't proven ANYTHING lol, who do you think you're kidding here ? On a serious note 1lb per wheel is 4 over all and rotating mass is much more significant than stationary mass. ALSO I was discussing 17s (I didn't see that Yusko had 18s) which in the right configuration are 15.x lbs so we are talking quite a bit of a difference. If stance is your thing, by all means chop, slam, and bag your car. It's just not my preference.


You should re-check your stats it makes 0 sense to have a wider wheel that is lighter.

I also am chuckling at your statement that you've tested ride differences between the two rim widths.. Lol come on man! More tread touching the ground=less vertical sidewall. More Sidewall=More ability to absorb bumps and protects the rim itself better. That's just the way it is my friend.

[spd579]

You haven't proven ANYTHING lol, who do you think you're kidding here ? On a serious note 1lb per wheel is 4 over all and rotating mass is much more significant than stationary mass. ALSO I was discussing 17s (I didn't see that Yusko had 18s) which in the right configuration are 15.x lbs so we are talking quite a bit of a difference. If stance is your thing, by all means chop, slam, and bag your car. It's just not my preference.


You should re-check your stats it makes 0 sense to have a wider wheel that is lighter.

I also am chuckling at your statement that you've tested ride differences between the two rim widths.. Lol come on man! More tread touching the ground=less vertical sidewall. More Sidewall=More ability to absorb bumps and protects the rim itself better. That's just the way it is my friend.

Wow dude, just give it up. I've proven the weights, I know the ride differences(go try it yourself) and you're just rambling and making yourself look dumb. No one sports 17's unless you have a civic.

Car above looks ok, but needs these IMO



Yes, this is My car with Enkei 18x9 RPF1's with 225/40/18 tires

[TweetsS4Estate]

Wow dude, just give it up. I've proven the weights, I know the ride differences(go try it yourself) and you're just rambling and making yourself look dumb. No one sports 17's unless you have a civic.

Car above looks ok, but needs these IMO



Yes, this is My car with Enkei 18x9 RPF1's with 225/40/18 tires

Looks like a nice car. But you have proven nothing pertaining to ride quality and stretched tires, you've given a biased opinion. People desire facts and test results not butt dynos and butt feel.

edit: I missed the link

Looks like I was wrong on the weight.

[spd579]

Wow, again.....look at the Enkei link i posted above that you quoted has the wheel weights. I'm tired of this.....go cruise on your 17x7's and keep it "light" in your quarter mile......peace

[happy2B5]

Wow dude, just give it up. I've proven the weights, I know the ride differences(go try it yourself) and you're just rambling and making yourself look dumb. No one sports 17's unless you have a civic.

Car above looks ok, but needs these IMO



Yes, this is My car with Enkei 18x9 RPF1's with 225/40/18 tires

Thems wheel wells are looking like


No drivability or fitment issues there.

Just for reference 18x9 et35 rpf1 don't fit our (b5 s4) very easily if at all. Some have done it but they damn sure aren't clearing that brake setup on the santorin without Mega poke. Sorry ain't happenin'. Ask me how I know ;). They backspacing and flat or "concave" spokes on the x9 do not clear even hp2 calipers without at least 10mm spacers. The x8 do because of the curved spoke design which detracts from their aesthetics IMO. But at least they fit.

Fwiw, I think all these cars in question look damn nice in their own way...

[happy2B5]

Tweets, interesting enough, the 18x9 very well may weigh less than 18x8 in certain et due to less pad material on lower et wheels.

[TweetsS4Estate]

Tweets, interesting enough, the 18x9 very well may weigh less than 18x8 in certain et due to less pad material on lower et wheels.

Yeah, ET matters but when you have the same ET how could something with more material weigh less? He went all "mike drop" there lol. Oh well, pearls before swine I guess. Clearly in this case it happens, just not something I've ever seen before. When I'm wrong, I'm wrong!

[happy2B5]

I hear ya man. I bought a set of x9 et35 and was as surprised as you. Also the spoke design has less material than the curved x8.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...RPF1-Group-Buy

18x9 et35 17.25 lbs


Pretty sure 18x8 et35 are slightly heavier at 17.8ish or so

[rgm71srkc]

i just got 17x7.5 for my S4. its stage 2+ car i drive daily. reason being for 17" i got super good deal. they look fine for me and guess to each their own.

[spd579]

i just got 17x7.5 for my S4. its stage 2+ car i drive daily. reason being for 17" i got super good deal. they look fine for me and guess to each their own.

[TweetsS4Estate]

Spd you posted an S2000 in a B5 S4 thread, you're the one trolling. You don't even own a B5 right!? Just relax and accept that other people
like different styles.