New Rims On The 260rs And A Special Thanks ......

[CruisingFast]

Hey guys,

A few weeks I put a thread up on here asking for some help in choosing the right size rim /wheel for my 260RS.

I ended up getting a set of 19" Enkei RP03's in SBC, I found a contact through another forum and the guy who imported these for me now has a website http://jdmwheelimports.com.au

The exact dimensions ended up 19X8.5 +22

Check out the Gallery from the link above for some photos I took after all the work was done. I was able to get rid of the spacers too and handling has improved dramatically - feels like a sedan now around the corners... I think I might need proper bucket seats now as the grip I'm getting now makes the corners quite savage on boost. Having the extra width and the fact they come right out to the edge of the guards has made a real difference.

Anyways, the who imports alot of these rims in is Matt... we would've sent some 30 emails back and forth and he ended up finding me a set from the US (nobody else could get these in SBC anywhere) they were also cheaper than any of the current Enkei rims in AUS. A real professional, for all the time he spent talking to me and his suppliers I would highly recommend anyone else looking for rims to talk to Matt. Total cost to me imported from the US was $2200... I think these rims were close to 1K each in SBC in AUS though they are a discontinued line now here.

I got my Kumho KU31's from option1garage.com.au (Brisbane based) speak to Storm.. he was great and they discounted heavily too.. a full set of 235/35's for a little over $800. Not bad when I've seen some traders selling these $480 a pop. This setup of rim and tyre has saved a fraction over 5kg's per wheel and I can feel the difference in acceleration off the mark.

The folks to put this all together were Nundah Tyre Plus... they are a new store and the managers name is Michael....they spent quite a bit of time on this job too as I was working out what my options were, they only charged $180 for a full balance and wheel alignment back and front and the reports they give you at the end was a nice touch. By far the best tyre place I've been too ever and I've been to a few that I wouldn't say squat about.

Anyways, been meaning to post something for a while as all the people I've given a plug too really did deserve it, if anyone around the area wants a no fuss all class service I wouldn't look past any of these guys. I've got more photos I'll get around to putting online so you can see some more angles on what has ended up being one of the best mods I've done to date.

[dimi108]

Mind posting pics in this thread for us?

[CruisingFast]

Meh was just being lazy...

Here are some I just uploaded ...... I want to get lowered suss now though will wait and do some research to see whats best for an adjustable setup...

Edited August 31, 2010 by CruisingFast

[CruisingFast]

If anyone is wondering how the paint on an old 97 car came up so good... I just did a polish and gloss coat using Autoglym. That makes such a big difference on top of the pearl and clear coat that AUTECH put on these out of factory.

[dimi108]

Oh damn, that needs a slight lowering ASAP.

Awesome car though. But yeah, lower it and it'll look tough.

[lachlanw]

mint . you dont see many of the shiny ones round

[BoostedBarge]

If anyone is wondering how the paint on an old 97 car came up so good... I just did a polish and gloss coat using Autoglym. That makes such a big difference on top of the pearl and clear coat that AUTECH put on these out of factory.

Hmmm I didn't know the Autech versions had special paint as well. Mine is the same colour as yours (as are most it seems).