Kosei K1 TS
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Kosei K1 TS
Anybody has 18" Kosei K1 TS??
It's really light weight cast wheel.
Wheelweights.net said it's only 16.8lbs for 18X8. I was surprised by weight.
Anybody Pictures with 8??
Price???
Thanks
It's really light weight cast wheel.
Wheelweights.net said it's only 16.8lbs for 18X8. I was surprised by weight.
Anybody Pictures with 8??
Price???
Thanks
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I've had the 17s for two seasons now as my winter wheels, with Dunlop M3s. Before that, I ran 'em as winter wheels on my MX-5. Great wheels! I'm pretty good at avoiding potholes, but still get my share, and haven't had any problems with the wheels yet. (They look really cool, too.)
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I put the light grey ones on my Velocity Red RX8 for my winter tires. Seem fine to this point. I've hit pot holes, but try to avoid them. I got the 17s with Dunlop WinterSport 3Ds.
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What you saw was Kosei K3.
IT's different wheel. It's Kosei K1 TS.
I have searched it. It's 16.8 lbs for 18X8
I think I will buy this rim if it is avaible for RX8...
Only saw with 17" so far.....
IT's different wheel. It's Kosei K1 TS.
I have searched it. It's 16.8 lbs for 18X8
I think I will buy this rim if it is avaible for RX8...
Only saw with 17" so far.....
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I have a pic of them on my 89 Sentra SE Hatchback Project...
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/Sentra/1226444203418.jpg)
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/Sentra/004.jpg)
14x6 +38 195/60R14 Falken ZE912
But these are a bit smaller than you'd want to run... I just posted it for the LOLZ.
But mine only weigh 8.9lbs! ;]
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/Sentra/1226444203418.jpg)
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/Sentra/004.jpg)
14x6 +38 195/60R14 Falken ZE912
But these are a bit smaller than you'd want to run... I just posted it for the LOLZ.
But mine only weigh 8.9lbs! ;]
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I figured this picture might interest you too: wheel before I mounted a tire on it.
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/A%20new%20era/001.jpg)
Reminder: it's a 14x6. The face is VERY similar in the larger sizes (saw a set of 18x8s on an Audi TT). No concavity.
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/A%20new%20era/001.jpg)
Reminder: it's a 14x6. The face is VERY similar in the larger sizes (saw a set of 18x8s on an Audi TT). No concavity.
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I saw them for $460+ EACH on some other site. I echo the poster quoted above: The Enkei RPF-1 is a legitimate, competition quality wheel, looks even better (I think Kosei may have copied them), weighs very nearly the same, and is just a way better product. Give up on the Kosei and get the Enkei, unless your getting the Kosei for $100 each.
![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
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I got my Koseis for $95 ea... ;]
If you're tracking the car go with the RPF1.
If you're sticking to the streets get the K1-TS.
If it were me I'd get a much wider wheel... but that's my opinion.
If you're tracking the car go with the RPF1.
If you're sticking to the streets get the K1-TS.
If it were me I'd get a much wider wheel... but that's my opinion.
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I just weighed in my Kosei K1TS 18x8 for my 2008 RX8 at 17.8 lbs and listed by Tire Rack at 17.2, I can't say how accurate the scale at my condo exercise room is but these rims feel quite right. I am counting on this cast roll form technology for strength and durability. Have not yet put them on but the Toyota name is also on the sticker. So far I feel pretty good about things especially since the Enkei RFPT1 are quite a bit more money with an extra $25.00/wheel for center caps. That is 179.00/wheel including center cap for the Kosei vrs 310.00/wheel including center caps for Enkei at about the same weight and not much heavier then the Axis Circuit 18x8.5 at 16.7 lbs. The Kosei have a 40 mm offset, the Enkei have 35 mm and Axis at 45 mm. The best price I have seen on the Axis is 299.00/wheel with a dull looking center cap and a hefty shipping charge. I don't really have any plans on Club Racing again but I think it is pretty much still in the back of my mind.
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