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Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:31 pm
by garthos
Hey Guys,

Over the last couple of months Ive been trying to find myself some new rims, but unable to find the exact style that I wanted and getting very frustrated in the process. I'd pretty much settled for some 18" Black Kuro Intakes until by chance I stumbled across some images of a new Lenso Drift D1R style that simply blew me away, although I coudnt find anywhere in Sydney that stocked them, but after a few enquiries at Tempe Tyres, I was told they should be available mid July.

Im a bit of a fan of the red pinstripes so my initial decision was to go for the black with red pins, but I also like the stealth looking black on black.

Anyways, just wondering what people think of these rims, and how they would go on a 09 2.5i Black Sedan........ ?

http://www.autopartuk.com/index.php?page=shopping&action=viewproduct&pid=8374

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They seem to be available in the following sizes;

17 X 7.0
17 X 8.0
17 X 9.0
17 X 10.0

18 X 8.0
18 X 8.5
18 X 9.0
18 X 9.5
18 X 10.0

White/Grey/Black matte finish, with or without the pinstripes.

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:51 pm
by Sentinel
Our PCD is 5x100. Thus, your choice is limited. Also, our offset is +55 for the standard wheels.

If you were after 17's, then they won't fit due to the +33 offset. If you wanted 18's, then the only width you can get is 8" wide. Now 8" is fine - it will fit. But with the +43 offset, I'd be 'dubious' of the fit... Some one on here may have fitted some that could definitely confirm yah or nah.

Nice looking rim though! :wink:

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:14 pm
by sundayDriver
am i right in thinking they are 1085 pounds each for the 18X8s??

and what's the construction?

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:08 pm
by Fangin_RX
DORIFTO! Drift it like you stole it :twisted:. Awesome looking rims i prefer the 5 spokes on Jap cars not sure how they would look on a Lib

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:06 am
by garthos
Sentinel wrote:Our PCD is 5x100. Thus, your choice is limited. Also, our offset is +55 for the standard wheels.

If you were after 17's, then they won't fit due to the +33 offset. If you wanted 18's, then the only width you can get is 8" wide. Now 8" is fine - it will fit. But with the +43 offset, I'd be 'dubious' of the fit... Some one on here may have fitted some that could definitely confirm yah or nah.

Nice looking rim though! :wink:



Righto, thanks for the info I guess that does narrow down my options quite a bit. I was after the 18"s and I guess I will need to confirm the fitting from the guys at Tempe before I commit to the purchase.

Fingers crossed :shock:

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:34 am
by garthos
sundayDriver wrote:am i right in thinking they are 1085 pounds each for the 18X8s??

and what's the construction?


The bloke at Tempe told me they should be around the $1400 mark for the package (wheels, tyres and balancing) which is a pretty cracking deal in my opinion. Not sure about the price in Sterling from the other website, I just used them for the images they had.

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:46 am
by jdm rsk
garthos wrote:
sundayDriver wrote:am i right in thinking they are 1085 pounds each for the 18X8s??

and what's the construction?


The bloke at Tempe told me they should be around the $1400 mark for the package (wheels, tyres and balancing) which is a pretty cracking deal in my opinion. Not sure about the price in Sterling from the other website, I just used them for the images they had.

copies imo

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:53 am
by tangcla
heh - get offset like this :D

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Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:56 am
by jdm rsk
that looks stupid

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:27 am
by garthos
jdm rsk wrote:
garthos wrote:
sundayDriver wrote:am i right in thinking they are 1085 pounds each for the 18X8s??

and what's the construction?


The bloke at Tempe told me they should be around the $1400 mark for the package (wheels, tyres and balancing) which is a pretty cracking deal in my opinion. Not sure about the price in Sterling from the other website, I just used them for the images they had.

copies imo


Wheelworx in SA are doing the same package for $1850.

http://wheelworx.com.au/d1r.html

So If they are copies, who are Lenso copying them from?

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:09 pm
by jdm rsk
look very similar to work emotions wheels

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:32 pm
by tangcla
garthos wrote:So If they are copies, who are Lenso copying them from?

The probably all come from the same factory in China or Taiwan, anyway...

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:46 am
by Hotwire
jdm rsk wrote:look very similar to work emotions wheels


Care to share which Work Emotion you are referring to, because as far as I'm concerned they look nothing like any of them:
  • CR Kai
  • XT7
  • XD9
  • XC8
all look 100% different to the D1Rs

Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:43 am
by Jimmy S
I don't like them... sorry! :roll:

I don't think 5 spoke wheels suit the Lib's well on the most part(stock wheels on the pre-face's look ok)...

I think there are heaps more suited wheels available, for around that price... (examples below!)

For the record, as far as I'm aware, there isn't a Work Emotion wheel that looks anything like them either? :?

Examples of more suited wheels which I'm sure you could get for under or around $1500 for the set!

Lenso Type-M

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KSpeed Super GT

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Lenso DC6 Version 2

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Re: Lenso DRIFT D1R - Opinions?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:58 pm
by Sentinel
Jimmy S wrote:Examples of more suited wheels which I'm sure you could get for under or around $1500 for the set!
Lenso Type-M
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I had a set these on my car a while back when looking for mine. Look really good on a silver and white car. They got lost on my car due to the thin spokes. Awesome looking rim though and available in a few widths.

+1 for this one!