Gotta stay classy, not trashy. New wheels on the TSX.
01-21-2011, 07:53 PM
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Gotta stay classy, not trashy. New wheels on the TSX.
Just put my new wheels on
Locksmice Mesh in 19's
225/35/19 front
235/35/19 rear
Front/Rear fenders rolled. *Rears will get pulled tomorrow*
What do you guys think?
01-21-2011, 11:24 PM
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I like the mesh but honestly I do not understand the idea of putting wheels on a car that don't fit. In order for your wide rims with offset to fit you have a to put on tires that are too narrow for the rim. I know some people like the look of the rim sticking further out beyond the tire but honestly, it looks horrible to me, as well as non functional. Also why put staggered tires on a FWD? Good luck avoiding curbs like the plague and enjoy that great extra traction with and extra 10mm in the back. How would you rotate those tires? Oh yeah, you cant so you have to replace the front tires even more often. The rest of the car looks great, but the wheels are not my cup of tea. Maybe your or someone else on the forum can explain the benefit of wheel and tire set ups like this is, I am all ears.
01-22-2011, 12:34 AM
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I like the mesh but honestly I do not understand the idea of putting wheels on a car that don't fit. In order for your wide rims with offset to fit you have a to put on tires that are too narrow for the rim. I know some people like the look of the rim sticking further out beyond the tire but honestly, it looks horrible to me, as well as non functional. Also why put staggered tires on a FWD? Good luck avoiding curbs like the plague and enjoy that great extra traction with and extra 10mm in the back. How would you rotate those tires? Oh yeah, you cant so you have to replace the front tires even more often. The rest of the car looks great, but the wheels are not my cup of tea. Maybe your or someone else on the forum can explain the benefit of wheel and tire set ups like this is, I am all ears.
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01-23-2011, 12:59 PM
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The tires aren't too narrow for the rim. The max width of the tires are rated for (225/35/19's max is 9" wide and 235/35/19's max is 9.5" wide) are perfect. I've never been a fan of engine mods, as I've always modded my cars for looks. Tires don't wear out as fast as you think. Toe wear is the main cause of premature tire wear. Camber wear? no problem. I'll get them flipped. I'm used to tires lasting me an average of 1.5 years, and this is no different. Thanks for posting your thoughts though, I can't expect everyone to like em.
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01-24-2011, 09:38 AM
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Damn you've got a gorgeous TSX
01-24-2011, 07:25 PM
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01-24-2011, 08:54 PM
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^Did you not read what's under the pictures? 19" Locksmice Mesh.
01-28-2011, 01:36 PM
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I am glad you took my critique well. Some people just get pissed off and rant about how much they are better then everyone else. I am sure your tires wear just fine, like one of the vendors states a while back camber does not really wear out tires, it's caster. The car is super clean, I like the drop and the lip kit. When the day is all said and done, as long as you are happy with the car that is all that matters.
Car looks good, thought I agree that the front tires are too narrow for the wheel. Argue all you want about the rating of the tire, but you can see the INSIDE of the rim's lip, which is a no-brainer that the tire is not matched correctly. Otherwise
01-29-2011, 04:38 PM
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I love the sticker in the side window and the license plate frame. Car looks dope.
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01-30-2011, 01:58 PM
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Yeah I mean the car looks fantastic but i don't think that wheel/tire setup is "classy". When I think "classy" I don't think stretched. Stretched setups make me think of high school kids and homies. Staggered setups on FWD cars and poor camber are sort of the laughing stock of actual gearheads. Regardless, as a show piece it looks pretty cool.
01-30-2011, 10:35 PM
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02-01-2011, 04:36 PM
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very sexiii.. this is the look i wanted to go with. I just picked up a abp tsx and it has more of a turner look then the vip look. Can you pm on what kind of lip u have/?? thanks.