nanxun

I may have a bent rim which is causing a vibration at speed (60-65 mph).

First, anyone happen to know the specs for 17" factory OEM (Enkei?) rims for the 2007 Acura TL base? Here's what I found online:
size: 17 x 8
offset: +45
bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3
center bore: 64.1 mm
weight (w/out tire): ???
tire size: 235/45ZR17

Second, anyone know where factory OEM rims can be purchased (new or used)? Have checked CL and eBay already and found some refurbished/remanufactured ones, but no new ones.

Acura TL 17" 2007-2009 Factory OEM wheel rim 71762 (remanufactured)

nanxun

A full set of refurbished ones on eBay.

17" Acura TL 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Factor OEM OE Rim Wheel 71762 FULL SET

Jackass

Where do you find brand new OEM parts for an Acura? Maybe at an Acura dealership? There are a couple of them active on here...Delray is the one that comes to mind, but pretty sure there is at least one or two others on here as well.

Used? Watch the Black Market...they pop up from time to time. Conditions vary as do prices.

VisualEchos

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I would totally go aftermarket on those.

17" 17x8 Alloy Wheels Rims for 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Acura TL NEW - Set of 4 | eBay

Turbonut

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You can check the following and search in your area @ 15 used available.
A grade the best:
Check Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

nanxun

Thanks for the advice, JackAss, VisualEchos, and Turbonut. Very helpful!

nanxun

Discovered that my two rear rims (factory OEM 5-spoke starfish) are bent. The two front are supposedly fine, but all 4 rims have some curb rash on them.

So, I decided to purchase a full set of 4 new replacement wheels in the same factory OEM 5-spoke pattern. Much less expensive than the $250-$350 per rim that refurbished factory OEMs are selling for. They should arrive by next Wed. and be mounted by the end of next week.

Hopefully this will resolve the annoying vibration at highway speeds , although I know that others have experienced a persistent vibration even after mounting brand new wheels.

Here's a link for the new rims and some stock pics:

nanxun

Just got the new rims (see previous post) mounted today and had a 4-wheel alignment done. Noticed a marked reduction in the vibration at highway speed.

I was very pleased with the price (~$109/wheel everything included), product, customer service, and speed of shipping provided by Wheelership.com and would highly recommend them to any 3G TL owners looking to replace OEM spec wheels.

Anyway, here are some pics:

VisualEchos

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I actually love that wheel, I use them for my Winter set. had they been 18 x 8.5 +45 like the A-Spec wheel, a lot of guys would be rocking them. They remind me of the old Yokohama AVS wheel, and EVERYONE loved them back in the day.

nanxun

Yeah, I love them, too. Some folks were trying to convince me to go with Enkei RPF1's, but I couldn't justify the cost and like keeping my rides stock.

Thx for those pics of the Yoko AVS's.

VisualEchos

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The RPF1 is a good wheel, but absolutely out of place on a TL. Guarantee it was the "I used to own a Civic" crowd that was trying to convince you.

nanxun

I'll refrain from mentioning names in order to protect the innocent. Let's just say they were younger than me.

nanxun

truonghthe

looks good for a replica, my only issue when buying replica wheel is how long they hold up to the pot hole duty.

nanxun

Yeah, I know. I'll just have to watch where I put the wheels on the road. We'll see....

nanxun