Tenzo Racing DC-5 and DC-6 version 2
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UPDATE: Decided on Tenzo Racing DC-5 version 2
I have searched for "Tenzo" here and elsewhere. I hear some good things about their wheels, but I also read some posts that say "i heard" or "a friend's cousin's uncle's brother had a bad experience".
So what is the low down on Tenzo wheels? And I'm not comparing to Volk or Work either. Let's keep this apple-to-apples. I don't track my car, I'm not too concerned with weight. I am concerned about good looks, quality finish, and everyday drivability. I am REALLY looking for personal experiences from people who have owned Tenzo wheels. I have MB Wheels now and they do the job, but I'm not feeling the look anymore.
I like these wheels from Tenzo:
DC-5 v2 and DC-6 v2
Other wheels that I am considering to keep this in perspective:
Rota Torque R
TSW Nogaro
Thanks to all who can give me some insight from personal experience with Tenzo.
So what is the low down on Tenzo wheels? And I'm not comparing to Volk or Work either. Let's keep this apple-to-apples. I don't track my car, I'm not too concerned with weight. I am concerned about good looks, quality finish, and everyday drivability. I am REALLY looking for personal experiences from people who have owned Tenzo wheels. I have MB Wheels now and they do the job, but I'm not feeling the look anymore.
I like these wheels from Tenzo:
DC-5 v2 and DC-6 v2
Other wheels that I am considering to keep this in perspective:
Rota Torque R
TSW Nogaro
Thanks to all who can give me some insight from personal experience with Tenzo.
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I like the DC5. Don't worry what others think, if you like them I go for them. I never heard a bad story about Tenzo rims. People may show me pictures of cracked Tenzo rims but I can show pics of cracked HRE that collapsed during hard cornering.
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Originally Posted by MR_X
I like the DC5. Don't worry what others think, if you like them I go for them. I never heard a bad story about Tenzo rims. People may show me pictures of cracked Tenzo rims but I can show pics of cracked HRE that collapsed during hard cornering.
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how about stamped all around the inside of the spoke? odd place for it.. sorta sticks out. But I like the overall look of both of those.
I dont think youre gonna find good info on those, they havent been making wheels suitable for us (offset and widths), and generally, they've been marketing to much lighter/less HP cars. I'm in no way saying those new wheels wont cut it, just saying its not a name associated with Z/Gs for those reasons. They are clearly making a push now tho. I sorta like their new stuff.
I dont think youre gonna find good info on those, they havent been making wheels suitable for us (offset and widths), and generally, they've been marketing to much lighter/less HP cars. I'm in no way saying those new wheels wont cut it, just saying its not a name associated with Z/Gs for those reasons. They are clearly making a push now tho. I sorta like their new stuff.
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here are the specs on the rims for those that want to see the
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...6v2/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...6v1/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...5v2/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...5v1/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...6v2/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...6v1/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...5v2/index.html
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/roa...5v1/index.html
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Originally Posted by mahont
I like the wheels but it doesn't look like they come in preferred sizes & offsets for the Z. Maybe spacers can solve that problem?
I might have missed it...what is the weight of a sample wheel?
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All of Tezo's new advertisements feature these wheels on a 350Z. I am not sure if I am reading the fitment chart correct, but for example, the DC5 for our car would be:
Front - 19x8.5 offset +20
Rear - 19x10 offset +19
I am no wheel expert at all, but I thought in the +20 range was ideal.....
Just because I'm on the page already, I'll look up the DC6 specs:
I could do 18x9.5 all around. I think it says the offset is "MD/LO", not too sure what tha means. Can someone help me out here?
They also have a GT6, but I think it looks too much like the TSW Thruxtons.
Front - 19x8.5 offset +20
Rear - 19x10 offset +19
I am no wheel expert at all, but I thought in the +20 range was ideal.....
Just because I'm on the page already, I'll look up the DC6 specs:
I could do 18x9.5 all around. I think it says the offset is "MD/LO", not too sure what tha means. Can someone help me out here?
They also have a GT6, but I think it looks too much like the TSW Thruxtons.
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OK all:
Per Frank at Tenzo the offsets are as follows:
DC-6:
18x8 +9mm
18x9.5 +15mm
DC-5:
19x8.5 +20mm
19x10 +19mm
If these offsets for the DC-5 sound good to you guys (I really am lost when it comes to wheel offsets and what looks good) I think I will jump on the DC-5 version 2 in charcoal gray for my silverstone Z.
Per Frank at Tenzo the offsets are as follows:
DC-6:
18x8 +9mm
18x9.5 +15mm
DC-5:
19x8.5 +20mm
19x10 +19mm
If these offsets for the DC-5 sound good to you guys (I really am lost when it comes to wheel offsets and what looks good) I think I will jump on the DC-5 version 2 in charcoal gray for my silverstone Z.