June 08, 2012

Purchased these wheels in size 18x8 (+45 offset) gun-metal gray for a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 with an approximately 1 inch drop (unmarked springs done by the last owner). With the stock 215/45 series tires, this wheel BARELY fits, but doesn't rub (despite dire warnings about needing a fender-roll, even at stock height). It does appear that rubbing might occur with a larger tire (which these wheels need, as the stock rubber looks woefully narrow now).

I like that the wheels are pushed out right to the edge of the wheel wells (definitely not a "spare-tire" look). I swapped these for roughly identical weight, but .5 inch narrower wheels. The steering feels a bit heavier than before and seems less eager to snap back to center, but not annoyingly so. In fact, my only issue (if you could call it that) is that the fake-chrome Enkei center caps stand out rather rudely on such a subdued wheel. I may order black or gray replacements.

March 10, 2012

Overall the look, weight, and cost of this wheel combine to make an outstanding value.
The look is slightly more curved on the face (front) from outer rim to center hub than some similar competitive styles. Looks are subjective but I am very pleased with the appearance of the wheels on the car. The weight is much lighter than stock. The cost is fair. There were no blemishes or apparent manufacturing defects on the face or barrel/hoop of the wheel. The inside back is not finished as uniformly, but no one sees that. The different type (conical) bolts were included as were hub centering rings.
Two of the wheels took what I consider to be a lot of weight to balance out at about eight (8) stick on weights. This does take a little away from the appearance as the weights are visible in such an open wheel design. Also, even at eight weights per, the rear wheels are not very well balanced as delivered. Two wheels took three weights per so one has to question manufacturing uniformity, or the accuracy of the balancing process itself.
I would probably recommend this product based on my experience so far in spirited and daily driving, however, need more real world driving time to fully endorse.