Rims that look like *this*...(picture within)
08-18-2008, 02:29 PM
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if tenzo and rota are the two choices you get to pick:
Tenzo: Thailand. JWL, JAWA, VIA, and TUV standards
Rota: Philippines. VIA, JWL, and ISO. But some say not all of them pass the same tests, so idk..
5zigen: Japan. Has a race team, uses their own wheels, and their driver is a real rock star! What other reason do you need??? A racer and a rock star? wtf!!!!! Thats amazing!
(btw) I have the zr+520, its a very nice wheel. But, im not a rock star yet. I think im the only Z with them on as well so far? Thats just what I hear.
Tenzo: Thailand. JWL, JAWA, VIA, and TUV standards
Rota: Philippines. VIA, JWL, and ISO. But some say not all of them pass the same tests, so idk..
5zigen: Japan. Has a race team, uses their own wheels, and their driver is a real rock star! What other reason do you need??? A racer and a rock star? wtf!!!!! Thats amazing!
(btw) I have the zr+520, its a very nice wheel. But, im not a rock star yet. I think im the only Z with them on as well so far? Thats just what I hear.
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08-18-2008, 11:51 PM
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I guess I-forged sucks , same with BBS and a bunch fo other wheels cause they don't have JWL , Oh but wait , how many of us live in Japan, not many , so who the F cares.
08-18-2008, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
wait a second, you want to spend 1k on wheels but rotas arent up to your standards... ROFL.
+1. You got a point there.
08-19-2008, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Arnold K.
i had tenzo R on my honda, honestly never had an quality issue with them. i liked them a lot and wanted them on my Z but they didnt make in 19s (and i ended up going with 18s anyways
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08-19-2008, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
Both do not have JWL, JAWA and VIA certificates, even though they are stamped on the wheels 
5Zigen is a different story though.
Oh and ISO and TUV standard are not for the quality of products, they are for the quality production management, those are two totally different things They advertise it this way, as most of the people do not what those TUV and ISO certificates stands for.
5Zigen is a different story though.Oh and ISO and TUV standard are not for the quality of products, they are for the quality production management, those are two totally different things
They advertise it this way, as most of the people do not what those TUV and ISO certificates stands for.TUV Certificates are nothing but product quality and have nothing to do with ISO9001 management stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-19-2008, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by michael23
you can check out the work kai emotion
+1 besides i have a used set of work emotion 18" bronze wheels in trying to get rid of with a good offset that will suit you great i know it
08-19-2008, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Highway Riding
they don't look as good on they do off. I've seen these wheels on a z and something just doesn't sit right..
08-19-2008, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
and he has a few more styles to check out, there right around your price range.
08-19-2008, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Resolute
Pics, please!
Will
Will
http://www.5zigenusa.com/english/pro...er/ZR+520.html
I will PM you some of the pictures on my car
08-19-2008, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
You sir need to search more -> http://www.tuvdotcom.com/pi/web/sear...earchbox=lenso
BTW, you won't find any TUV certificates on wheels on that site, I've tried with numerous german wheel manufacturers and had no match!
I live in Germany, all the aftermarket bits we mount on our cars have to be TUV approved, the car itself has to be checked by the TUV every 2 years,...
Believe me, I know what TUV is and how much these guys suck
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08-19-2008, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
Nope, all companies having JWL and VIA certificates are listed here (those are JAWA members)
http://www.jawa.jp/en/members.php
This should be sticky, no more lies about certificates
http://www.jawa.jp/en/members.php
This should be sticky, no more lies about certificates
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08-20-2008, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by OldDirty Z33
I thought rota has jwl and via cert. well at least the wheels are stamped?????? LAWSUIT haha
before you start posting "FIAL" pics, they might be under another name.. Rota is not the manufacturer's name as I recall. I dont remember what it was though
08-20-2008, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
Both do not have JWL, JAWA and VIA certificates, even though they are stamped on the wheels 5Zigen is a different story though.
Oh and ISO and TUV standard are not for the quality of products, they are for the quality production management, those are two totally different things They advertise it this way, as most of the people do not what those TUV and ISO certificates stands for.
5Zigen is a different story though.Oh and ISO and TUV standard are not for the quality of products, they are for the quality production management, those are two totally different things
They advertise it this way, as most of the people do not what those TUV and ISO certificates stands for.Rota wheels are in fact JWL/VIA certified and they test up to very high standards. I am leaving for the Philippines this Friday to visit Rota and I will be sure to take pictures of their testing facilities. I will also check about posting the certificates however I'm not sure we can legally post these on the forum.
Here is a quote from Michael Rojas (president of Rota wheels)
"JAWA is Japan Alloy Wheel Association. They are an association for Japanese Wheel Makers. Sort of like the SEMA. We were once a member of JAWA in the past when we had a office in Japan. It was quite expensive since there was a royalty of .30 cents per wheel that we produced. In exchange, you had the JAWA sticker with the serial number on the wheel.
JWL is the wheel licensing division of the VIA which is the Japan Vehicle Inspection Authority of Japan. In order for you to have a car registered in Japan, all the aftermarket items on the vehicle must be VIA certified."
-Dan
