Show us your aftermarket and OEM wheels on your RL
09-23-2011, 07:26 AM
#41
Senior Moderator
I somewhat agree with you. I think one of the biggest issues is the bolt pattern. Being 5-120, most decent looking aftermarket wheels were designed to suit BMW's. The Euro styling looks a bit out of place on the RL. I do think there are a lot of decent wheels out there for our cars though.
09-23-2011, 10:17 AM
#43
Senior Moderator
Inspyre's FTW.
Too bad they quick making 5x120's.
Sorry Ron, no $$$ from me.
Too bad they quick making 5x120's.
Sorry Ron, no $$$ from me.
Last edited by oo7spy; 09-23-2011 at 10:20 AM.
09-23-2011, 06:57 PM
#45
I sure hope so, I've been looking for wheels for my Genny and any of the current designs don't seem to flow with it. I am thinking many many spokes...20" and I need at least 9" wide
09-23-2011, 08:44 PM
#47
09-26-2011, 03:18 PM
#48
yea i agree. ronjon has some nice wheels but the bolt pattern. and i will be waiting till 2012 to see wide rims. maybe staggered.
only if the works vxx can be 5x120 i'd be all over them. it sux that we can use spacers from 5x120-5x114.3 because they dont make them smaller then 10' so they would stick out to far.
only if the works vxx can be 5x120 i'd be all over them. it sux that we can use spacers from 5x120-5x114.3 because they dont make them smaller then 10' so they would stick out to far.
11-09-2011, 09:12 PM
#49
FWIW, my recently acquired 06 RL came with brand new 245/45/18 Nankang NS-II's on it. They are honestly the worst tires I've ever driven on in my life. They are 100% unstable under heavy braking or cornering. They are loud and 2 of them are out of round. Again, they are brand new tires. My original plan was to replace them right away but decided not to waste the money. I just got a set of 17" wheels/tires for winter duty and will be buying 19's next spring. It would have just been a waste of money to buy new 18" tires and only use them for a couple months at most...but the level of crap these tires are oozing almost made me do it.
11-28-2011, 02:00 PM
#53
of all these wheels... I like the RJ legends and OEM 18" aspecs the best....
one thing I have noticed is that the wheels with lips seem to look better in much larger sizes. a 20" wheel with a lip looks "smaller" than a 20" wheel w/out a lip... the lip visually makes it look smaller, because the spokes don't extend all the way out to the very edge of the wheel...
so 19" legends.. with spokes that extend aLL the way out to the edge of the wheel.. almost look like 20" wheels wtih a lip.. and the 20" harrows.. with spokes that go all the way to the end.. look like 21-22" wheels..
I've yet to see an RL with 18" harrows... I think that miht look really good... I prefer the 18-19" look more than the 20"+ look... so the smaller harrow might look idea.. at least to me.
I still think the OEM aspec is a great wheel for our car. it doens't look "aftermarket" like the higher end wheels.. but it works and is not too expensive if you source remanufactured ones or used ones off ebay...
I like the idea of doing 19s.. but the tires are quite a bit more pricey than 18s...
i am of the opinion that if you are going for an upsized wheel, and want the best "bang for your buck".. 18s may be a better way to go than 19s...
one thing I have noticed is that the wheels with lips seem to look better in much larger sizes. a 20" wheel with a lip looks "smaller" than a 20" wheel w/out a lip... the lip visually makes it look smaller, because the spokes don't extend all the way out to the very edge of the wheel...
so 19" legends.. with spokes that extend aLL the way out to the edge of the wheel.. almost look like 20" wheels wtih a lip.. and the 20" harrows.. with spokes that go all the way to the end.. look like 21-22" wheels..
I've yet to see an RL with 18" harrows... I think that miht look really good... I prefer the 18-19" look more than the 20"+ look... so the smaller harrow might look idea.. at least to me.
I still think the OEM aspec is a great wheel for our car. it doens't look "aftermarket" like the higher end wheels.. but it works and is not too expensive if you source remanufactured ones or used ones off ebay...
I like the idea of doing 19s.. but the tires are quite a bit more pricey than 18s...
i am of the opinion that if you are going for an upsized wheel, and want the best "bang for your buck".. 18s may be a better way to go than 19s...
11-28-2011, 08:27 PM
#54
I think on the 3G TL and the RL, 19's are the right size. Sorry, just redid my calipers and I love this pic...figured I'd share again. 
I agree though...the aspecs are awesome...I like some of the ronjons too...and TOTALLY agree with having a spoke that goes to the edge...adding the lip takes off 2" from the look in the car (just by sight, not very scientific method) So a 20 with a lip would look like an 18.
I agree though...the aspecs are awesome...I like some of the ronjons too...and TOTALLY agree with having a spoke that goes to the edge...adding the lip takes off 2" from the look in the car (just by sight, not very scientific method) So a 20 with a lip would look like an 18.
11-29-2011, 09:07 PM
#56
what kind of wheels? and specs please. spacers?
I think on the 3G TL and the RL, 19's are the right size. Sorry, just redid my calipers and I love this pic...figured I'd share again.
I agree though...the aspecs are awesome...I like some of the ronjons too...and TOTALLY agree with having a spoke that goes to the edge...adding the lip takes off 2" from the look in the car (just by sight, not very scientific method) So a 20 with a lip would look like an 18.
I agree though...the aspecs are awesome...I like some of the ronjons too...and TOTALLY agree with having a spoke that goes to the edge...adding the lip takes off 2" from the look in the car (just by sight, not very scientific method) So a 20 with a lip would look like an 18.
01-29-2012, 06:44 AM
#57
Racer
I just reviewed this post and realized as the OP that I never revealed my solution...at least not on this thread. Ebony A-specs with Sport Springs.
Here ya go:
Thoughts?
Here ya go:
Thoughts?
02-05-2012, 01:41 PM
#59
i have to say, those 20"look super nice... i'm guessing they don't exacctlyh ride as comfy as the red car with the 18s...
DXplicit - what suspension are you running? H&R or coilovers? your ride height looks great!
i'm also guessing the wheel/tire setup DXplicit has is *slightly* more expensive than a set of 18" aspecs and tires....
can you share with us what that 20" setup ran you? wheels + tires?
DXplicit - what suspension are you running? H&R or coilovers? your ride height looks great!
i'm also guessing the wheel/tire setup DXplicit has is *slightly* more expensive than a set of 18" aspecs and tires....
can you share with us what that 20" setup ran you? wheels + tires?
02-09-2012, 04:03 AM
#60
i have to say, those 20"look super nice... i'm guessing they don't exacctlyh ride as comfy as the red car with the 18s...
DXplicit - what suspension are you running? H&R or coilovers? your ride height looks great!
i'm also guessing the wheel/tire setup DXplicit has is *slightly* more expensive than a set of 18" aspecs and tires....
can you share with us what that 20" setup ran you? wheels + tires?
DXplicit - what suspension are you running? H&R or coilovers? your ride height looks great!
i'm also guessing the wheel/tire setup DXplicit has is *slightly* more expensive than a set of 18" aspecs and tires....
can you share with us what that 20" setup ran you? wheels + tires?
All the information on my car is here on my car thread. We have had this conversation i think three separate times now.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-photograph-gallery-91/before-after-dxplicitone-828966/
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02-15-2012, 02:01 PM
#64
Senior Moderator
Nice! 
The drop settled out nicely.
The drop settled out nicely.
02-15-2012, 02:07 PM
#65
yes it did. Unfortunately, I should have the the front slightly cut. I'm not fond of the drop in the front with H&R. I'm also finally ordering new rotors, pads, and ss lines. Will post them in a few weeks.
Last edited by ojmcduffie; 02-15-2012 at 02:11 PM.
02-20-2012, 12:27 PM
#68
If you talking about my car. Yes they do, I believe they come in 19" as well. If interested I can give you the company I ordered them from. I paid flat $2000 for wheels, tires, and tpms sensors. The salesman cut me a nice break by almost $700. The wheel is Concept One RS-8. Clears the brakes in front by about the width of your index finger...depending on how large...or small your fingers are. The lips are chrome which make for easy cleaning. I have had no problems with them as far as bends or chips. People compliment them all the time.
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03-20-2012, 10:26 AM
#75
Senior Moderator
NICE! Moar pics please!
03-25-2012, 07:13 PM
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03-25-2012, 09:59 PM
#78
Drifting
20x8.5 +35 TSW Londrinas and 255/35R20 Continental Extreme Contact DW.
03-25-2012, 10:53 PM
#79
Senior Moderator
I wanted DWs... 
03-29-2012, 06:34 PM
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