I bought five (5) of these Enkei wheels from Tire Rack in 1993. Recently, one was badly bent. I have forgotten the model name/number. I have contacted even Enkei International in FT Worth, TX, but gotten no reply. Does anybody recognize this style? It was made for the AE86 in 6jjx15, 4 bolt, 114.3mm pattern. I would love to be able to track down 2-4 more, but it is very difficult, especially without a name and model number. Your help appreciated. Thanks! See it and pics of my AE86 at http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-33451
Last edited by OwnerLiLBeast; 08-03-2007 at 03:13 PM.
Time for new wheels dude, nice car! but the wheels look somewhat OFF on the car; they don't really look like the fit it nicely, a wheel with a wider stance would look better on that car.
If you really want to replace these wheels, your best bet is to hope that the sticker inside the wheel is still there with some sort of info for you, but chances are if Enkei themselves don't even know, then they don't even make them anymore.
I guess looking right is a subjective thing. I am somewhat limited in what I can put on the FRONT because I have found if I go wider than a 6" width, the rim rubs up against the front strut At this point in my life, I am trying to avoid making such large investments (already quite a bit invested in this car). Even if I were to go the replacement route, then the fate of four (4) perfectly good Enkei wheels already in the car has to be considered. Not many AE86 enthusiasts in Albuquerque except for a few Asians, by way of California, transplants. I do thank you for your input anyway. Enkei has not replied in a few days, so I don't have any idea if they know the name of it or not. I do know for a fact the wheels my car has on are no longer made Thanks for the kind words about the Little Beast. It's my own personal "Time Machine" back to happier days. Owner of the Little Beast
Thanks for the reply. I've found if I try to go wider than 6" up front, contact is made with the front struts (not good). I do agree with you that a wider stance would be more desirable. I've checked into American Racing's Silverstone series (which look like the rims you are showing on the pic- or are they Watanabe's?). They want about $1,300. for a set of five in 6jjx15. They have to be custom made as their wheels start off at 7" wide for the AE86. At my age I am not keen to start spending even more money on the car. (Too many are stolen here and driven across the border to Mexico). I guess unless I find a fifth Enkei like mine, I will just have to use one of the original 5.5jjx14" aluminum wheels as a spare. Enkei has not replied yet, so I don't really know if they know the name of the wheel or not. There is a sticker on the inside of the rim, but it just has load information, pressure, etc.
Most people put from 15x7 to 15x10inch on the front and rear of the AE86s, you HAVE TO HAVE THE RIGHT OFFSET, anything over 6.5inch wide you need to have from +20-25 to 0 (Zero) offset wheels. Most guys say that 9mm offset is perfect if you're going with a 7inch wide rim.
Here's a sample of 15x8 probably about 0 - 9mm offset
Here's a sample of 14x10s with flares, I think these are -10mm offset.
Ren just because it's not of the norm to what you see on those cars doesn't mean they look bad.
You just want everyone to have streched tires... I am still not into the streched tire thing. All I see is me wrecking rims when I brush the curb. Happens from time to time since I try to get as close to it as I can lol
NO, I just don't want to see wheels that stick INSIDE rather than towards the outside, I think AE86s and AE92s look funny with high offsets, the lower the better.
The information about the offset was extremely valuable and helpful to me! That probably accounts for wheels wider than 6" not fitting up front! I had read that the stock aluminum wheels (5.5jjx14) were 27mm offset, so I kept thinking the replacement wheels would have to be as well. I think the Enkeis I have on now are 35mm, but I could not swear to it.
I was thinking of doing something like 6" up front and 7" in back, but your information gives me a lot more options! I'm going to be checking into those American Racing Silverstones. They are a TWO PIECE WHEEL. They look exactly like the Watanabes. The only thing is that American Racing wants roughly $1,345. for a set of five (5). I was thinking of getting three (3) custom made ones in 6jjx15 with an offset of 9mm (thanks to you!) and just buying two of their ready-made ones in 7" for the rear. Those have an offset of 42mm. Let me know what you think of that offset at the rear since you are knowledgeable on the subject. If that offset should be too much, then I guess I will have to have American Racing do them ALL in 9mm, both in the front (6") and the rear (7").
Thanks again, man. I really appreciate your input!!
haha.. yeah with a 35mm offset, those wheels would be hitting the struts.
don't go with the 42mm offset, maybe do 25mm up front and then the 9mm in the rear that would probably look so cool as the rears would have bigger lip than the fronts, it would give it that RWD sports car feel.
Doesn't take much when you get to be an old geezer like me! Did you mean to say 9mm in front (with the 7 inch wheels) and 25mm in back (with the 8" inch ones)?
Here's another thought. I remember a while back, European racing GTs used to use a different size rim (height) in back as in front. I suppose there's some advantage to that, or they would not have done it. Have you ever heard of anyone using say 15" rims in the front with 7jj wide wheels (with say a 195/50x15 tire) and a 16" rim in back with 8jj wide wheels (with say a 205/40x16 tire)? What would you think of something like that?
On something like that, would you still do the 9mm in front and 25mm in back? Would the 42mm offset in back , specially with an 8" wheel, be too much? Thanks for letting me pick your brain. It's a pretty big expenditure, so I want to make sure I get it right. Otherwise I am out a lot of bucks! Thanks again for all your input, I really appreciate it!
One of the brands high on my list is the American Racing Silverstone (R), which looks very much like the wheels on the red car on your messages. American Racing wants the dimensions (naturally) of the wheels you order. I've had questions, which you have so far answered, on the offset. But they also want to know about the backspacing. What the heck is that? Is it the diameter of the surface that makes contact with the wheel hub? Thanks again, guy!
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At this point in my life, I am trying to avoid making such large investments (already quite a bit invested in this car). Even if I were to go the replacement route, then the fate of four (4) perfectly good Enkei wheels already in the car has to be considered. Not many AE86 enthusiasts in Albuquerque except for a few Asians, by way of California, transplants. I do thank you for your input anyway. Enkei has not replied in a few days, so I don't have any idea if they know the name of it or not. I do know for a fact the wheels my car has on are no longer made
Thanks for the kind words about the Little Beast. It's my own personal "Time Machine" back to happier days. Owner of the Little Beast
Doesn't take much when you get to be an old geezer like me! Did you mean to say 9mm in front (with the 7 inch wheels) and 25mm in back (with the 8" inch ones)? 
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