mglax13

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So what would you guys do? Here are the 2 wheels I'm stuck between, they're basically identical, but it's more the specs of the wheels.

I currently have Nitto NT555 is 245/35/19 with about 3,000 miles on them so I'd like to reuse them. I am NOT staggering the setup. It will be equal all around.

I'm dropped on Tein SS, and do NOT want to pull\roll my fenders if it's not necessary.

First up is the Tenzo Type-M V2. Machined face with black accents.




As far as 19" goes, The widths are 8.5" and 10". Not going with the 10", so for the 8.5", the offsets are +45 and +17. the +17 is out, so that pretty much leaves me with

19x8.5 +45

BUT...

The lug pattern is either 5x100/5x114.3 or 5x112/5x114.3. I'm not a big fan of this becasue then you have 10 lugnut holes and that "Universal" looking wheel...but I can live with that. These wheels are the same exact spec as what I'm running now.




Next up is the MRR HR6. Machined face with black accents.


As far as 19" goes, The widths are 8" and 9". The offsets for the 8" are +38 and +35. The offsets on the 9" are +38.

Now I like these wheels more becasue the spoke extend all the way to the edge and the lug holes aer just for one size, so really, I want these wheels more than the Type-M's, but here's my dilema:

Do I get the 19x8 +35 (or +38)? They are a little narrower than my current setup so are my tires too wide for this? I can however push them out a bit more than what I have now (about 4mm if I get the +35).

Or

Do I get the 19x9 +38. They will fit my tires, but stick out an additional 13mm which I'm concerned will cause rubbing issues.

Or do I go the safe route and get the Tenzo Type-M's?




This car is my daily driver in NY, so I need this car to be able to get around and not have to avoid EVERYTHING to avoid rubbing.

Price wise, they're all comperable:

Tenzo Type-M $1,124 shipped
MRR HR6 8" $1,178 shipped
MRR HR6 9" $1,235 shipped


Any help and opinions are appreciated!

myron

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I say go with tenzo. I think they look way better.

bforbrian

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I'm probably not the best person to ask about conservative fitment (hehe) but here's my take on it:

The Tenzo's look way better but unless they concave inward I think they look horrible. And concavity is achieved through width AND offset and since your options are very limited, I say the second set. The second set isn't bad but it seems like you're into the mesh look so my opinion shouldn't have any bearing on your CHOICE of wheel.

With respect to fitment, I say 19x9 +38; With a 245/35-19 tire I am pretty sure you won't rubin the rear but up front you might want to maneuver your car skillfully up or down driveways.

princelybug

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Both rate relatively similar with me.

Dat Boi Ralph

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I would go with the Tenzo's I'm also looking into getting the type-M V1 in flat black.

myron

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with those specs they wont be concave. The face of the wheel will stick out past the edge of the rim (if that makes sense) and it wont look as good as they were concave

enigmaos

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In terms of looks, the Tenzos looks more aggressive than the MRRs, but the MRRs look bigger and cleaner.

jkballin

I like the Tenzos. My neighbour has a set and they look really good, and I think the offsets are in the upper thirties.

jguerra23

tenzos, or just get some Enkei EKM3

Steven Bell

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I vote for the Tenzos too.

mglax13

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I like the EKM3's alot, but I really wanted to go with 19's and they only come in 17 and 18.

I like the mesh wheel look in general. I'm really looking for a nice mech wheel with NO lip. If anyone has any other suggestions that fit that decription, I'm all for it. If not, I'll probably end up with the Tenzo's.

mglax13

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Here's another wrench in the works...

TSW Nurburgring


19x8.5 +45

Yes I know , but it's my DD in NY

enigmaos

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^those look better than the MRRs.

04TL4P3

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Tenzos look good with the concave shape otherwise the TSW's look the best by far...

myron

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yea I like those TSW the best. Also look into Croft and Domington from TSW, those are nice as well.

CORUPT

Tenzos all the way!!

LoveMyTL-S

I like the Tenzo Type-M V2. Machined face with black accents.

bforbrian

iTrader: (11)

TSW's above all... hands down, and matt, I will be thoroughly disappointed if you choose anything but the TSW nurburgrings!!!

Besides, who really wants a wheel with spokes sticking out past the lips? Reminds me of buck teeth, sticking out past the lips

alexSU

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another vote for TSW

mglax13

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Ok, so the more I look at the TSW's, the more I like them. It just sucks that they're so new that I can't seem to find pics of them on any car, and the wheel configurator on their website doesn't have them on there yet.

Speaking of which, it's pretty cool and the setup looks pretty real, much better than Tire Rack's version...

http://www.tswalloywheels.com/tsw_configurator/

mglax13

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Ugh, now do I get 19x8.5 +45 or 19x8 +35.


The 8" stick out 4mm more than the 8.5"...

I'm still running 245's though...

illstrategy

TSW and go as aggressive as you can!!

myron

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yea I like that configurator, but they shul dinclude the size of wheels and color of the car. I really like how those croft wheels look on that car as well adn donington.

enigmaos

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the configurator is nice. plus, the car is at an angle.