--- title: "Enkei’s New Papaya RPF1 Wheels Let You Put a Little McLaren in Your Civic" date: "2026-04-15" modified: "2026-04-15" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/enkeis-new-papaya-rpf1-wheels-let-you-put-a-little-mclaren-in-your-civic" categories: - "Aftermarket" - "Car Tech" - "News" --- # Enkei’s New Papaya RPF1 Wheels Let You Put a Little McLaren in Your Civic ![Enkei poster for new special edition McLaren RPF1 wheel]() *\Enkei via Sensei6, edited by The Drive\* I'm not much into modifying my cars, but one aspect I would totally dive head first into, given the means, is wheels. I've had an alternate set for whatever my daily is going back a while, but I always crave *more*. I've also never owned a set of Enkei RPF1s, which seems like an oversight that must be corrected someday; they're about as iconic as aftermarket wheels get. This new collaboration between the Japanese wheelmaker and the McLaren [Formula 1]() team might just push me to take the plunge, though. They come in two flavors—papaya orange or black for the less daring, with labels in the opposite color—and they're the perfect get for that enthusiast who appreciates F1 and British supercars, but drives something a bit more pedestrian. Not that the three sizes Enkei is making them in would be big enough for a modern McLaren, anyway. Fortunately, in keeping with RPF1 tradition, they're all still very reasonably priced: - **15x8 size | 4x100 bolt pattern | +28 offset:** ¥53,020 or $333.48 per wheel - **17x9 size | 5x100 bolt pattern | +35 offset:** ¥65,670 or $413.05 per wheel - **18x8.5 size | 5x114.3 bolt pattern | +30 offset:** ¥73,535 or $462.52 per wheel The 15-inchers specifically are the newer RPF1 RS design, which has a flatter face with less convex spokes. Personally, I prefer it to the original, controversial though that opinion may be. Anyone in the states looking to snag a set can head over to [Sensei6](), which is distributing these wheels out of California; there may be other distributors, but none we could find at the time of publication. However, you'll need to get your order in before April 27, because this collab, like collabs tend to be, is a limited-time engagement. ![]() **Enkei via Sensei6** The RPF1 has been the byword for affordable performance wheels for decades, thanks to Enkei's production process that combines casting and forging for maximum strength at a very light weight, along with a twin six-spoke design for optimized rigidity, brake clearance, and cooling. Plus, they just look dang good. For years, I'd written them off from an aesthetic perspective, but a switch flipped in me not too long ago and I reckon RPF1s can look fantastic in the right finish, at the right size, and on the right car. Maybe yours goes with orange? *Got a tip? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()