Which rim is best: Enkei J10, Konig Theory or 5Zigen RX-6?

Robotaz · Post by **Robotaz** » April 12th, 2005, 7:50 pm

Just curious what everyone has to say about a red GS with these three finalists in my search for a nice aftermarket rim.

Enkei J10 15x6.5 4-100/11438SM (silver) $115/tire +shipping
http://discounttiredirect.com/product/w ... .sm.xl.jpg

Konig Theory 15x6.5 4-100/11440S (Silver) $100/tire + shipping
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/produ ... .sm.xl.jpg

5Zigen RX-6 15x6.5 4-100 40HB (Hyperblack or silver) $530 shipped
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/produ ... .hb.xl.jpg

So which is best rim and would look the best and also fit properly? Anybody got pointers on centering rings, etc.? Does the /114 part in two of my choices screw up fitment?

THNX

Robotaz · Post by **Robotaz** » April 13th, 2005, 1:38 pm

Come on ppl, help me out.

ertaisi · Post by **ertaisi** » April 13th, 2005, 3:30 pm

I like the Theory.

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » April 13th, 2005, 3:52 pm

I like the Theory as well.. the other two are over done.. I see them all over the place around here. At least the Konigs are somewhat different in style and not everyone will have them.

Tunes67

neutral · Post by **neutral** » April 13th, 2005, 3:53 pm

The 4 x 114 hole spacing won't affect fitment since there are 4 pairs of mounting holes that also include 4 x 100 which will fit the MX-3. Looks like they all have a 38 or 40 offset which is perfect for 15x6.5's on the MX-3. FWIW, of the 3 choices, I like the look of the silver 5Zigen's the best.

As for Hubcentric rings, definitely get them and if possible, get them from the same vendor you buy the wheels from to assure good ring fitment. If you have a choice of poly vs CNC alloy material, get the CNC alloy rings. IMO they fit with better/closer tolerance than the poly material ones. BTW, some ppl skip the hubcentric rings altogether. Problem is, without em, the wheel studs end up bearing all the vertical weight and vertical cornering forces. Wheel studs are really meant to just hold the wheel w/lateral-horizontal force tightly against the hub. Hubcentric rings allow vertical forces to actually be distributed onto the hub center. Without em, you run a risk...

Robotaz · Post by **Robotaz** » April 13th, 2005, 4:23 pm

Thank you for that explanation of the fitment stuff. As for the Theory, i just think the ring around the center cap looks cheap, but mesh of any kind looks good on MX3s in my opinion. Too bad Alt 148 is dead in stock size. I live in rural Tennessee, so there won't be any problem with overplayed looks, especially since i haven't even followed wheel stuff in at least 10 years myself. Anything looks good to me as long as its not chrome or American Racing mustang looking rims.

fry_81 · Post by **fry_81** » April 13th, 2005, 5:41 pm

i really like the Enkei's

neutral · Post by **neutral** » April 13th, 2005, 5:53 pm

Robotaz wrote:...Too bad Alt 148 is dead in stock size...

But it's not. Try here for $115/ea. in stock 15"x6.5 size. http://www.thewheelconnection.com/php/s ... ndsearch=1 16 1/2 lbs. is kinda on the heavy side tho for 15" dia. wheels.

DavidOS · Post by **DavidOS** » April 13th, 2005, 11:25 pm

enkei or 5zigen the konig looks like the stock wheels all flowery

fry_81 · Post by **fry_81** » April 14th, 2005, 7:26 am

DavidOS wrote:enkei or 5zigen the konig looks like the stock wheels all flowery

lol ya i agree about the konig's

Robotaz · Post by **Robotaz** » April 14th, 2005, 3:42 pm

Regarding the Konigs, I agree. As for the post that Wheel Connection has them, they are out of stock, I already tried them. I tried and tried and had to pick among others finally.