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Are AP2 V1 wheels on AP1...an upgrade?

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Old 09-30-2011, 06:51 AM
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According to Best Motoring and Mr. Keiichi Tsuchiya, AP2 wheels and tires on AP1 are half a second faster on a 1 minute course and vise versa
Old 09-30-2011, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dc2-2-ap1
IMO yes. Tire selection is better in 17s and the ap2s are wider so you can run wider tires (225/45/17 and 255/40/17). Plus I prefer the overall handling/braking characteristics of 17" wheels over 16".
^^^This.

I upgraded over a year ago to AP2V1s, and I LOVE them. The car looks sooooo much better, and after getting 225F, 255R Dunlop Direzza Star Specs this year, I am ecstatic with how the car drives.
Old 10-01-2011, 08:06 PM
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Ap2 rims are a great and cheap upgrade. I love mine. I have four rears though for non staggered.
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The two biggest benefits:

1. Much wider range of tire choices.

2. Looks tons better than the OEM 16".

Honestly, I doubt I ever go to an aftermarket wheel unless I go forced induction and need a wider wheel in the rear.
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Def a upgrade.

im still looking for a set locally.
AP2v1 or V3.
not a fan of the V2.

i like the AP1's.
theyre not bad wheels and i think for stocks, they look great.
i just think the AP2s look better.
Old 10-03-2011, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeus2k
Ap2 rims are a great and cheap upgrade. I love mine. I have four rears though for non staggered.
255/40? or 245?
Old 10-03-2011, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by deepbluejh
^^ That is super disturbing. I've got powder coated wheels and have considered tracking my car. Now I'm having second thoughts. That said, after 1 year of aggressive street driving, no problems so far.
I powercoated my stock DC2R Enkei's - and tracked alot on them. Not one issue. Then I paint stipped them with chemical paint stripper and repainted them - when I sold the car. They are still perfectly fine today.
Old 10-04-2011, 04:03 PM
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I am running AP2v2's on mine - I love the look - I think it updates the look a huge amount.
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I just switched to AP2V3 wheels and love it! Better choice in tires, wider wheels, improved looks. Paid only $425 for wheels with OEM tires with 7k miles on them!

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yes. looks nicer, handles nicer, better tires to choose from, more grip, just more money but worth it


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