virtualbong

Well, I kinda want to go for a more luxurious bling look to my car. Ever since I got a bike, I don't really want the majority of the look of my car to be sporty (which I believe it looks now), I want it to be more of a bling bling look to it (I know alot of people are against it, but that's my preference). So do you think I should try to trade these wheels for some chrome ones?

jiggaman

tough call, VB, i do like your current wheels though. how are they holding up to the MA potholes?

virtualbong

<knock on wood> They're in perfect condition. Pretty much looks brand new, but I just changed them out for stocks for the winter season.

I am very surprised with the durability of the TSWs. People said they weren't that strong for a build, but I've gone thru train tracks, potholes, etc... accidentally of course and they've held up great. My car is lowered as well, but I think that's because I have aftermarket suspension and not just lowering springs.

JTso

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The right kind of chrome wheels do look good with a black car. What do you have in mind?

jiggaman

VB on a side note, did you install your suspension yourself? if so you wanna help me out with installing my tanabe coilovers?

jiggaman

RAYs makes there gram lights wheels with a chrome finish now, that'd be hot.

virtualbong

I have something in mind, but I don't think you guys will like it, so I'll keep it to myself for now. Lets just say that it'd give this japanese car a little euro in it (Not Euro R style if you were thinking that)

Yes, I did install it on my own. I could probably help you out. Saturdays are bad though, Sundays would be better. If you do, do this when I can't do it, you can borrow my Helms Manual if you want. The suspension install guide on this site is pretty good though and you really don't need the manual.

jiggaman

hows next sunday sound?

jiggaman

check out those chromed out RAYs Gram lights, that would be ill

madmanmax3000

Hey Wil, I too am a lover of bling and think your car would look great with some chrome wheels. TSW Catalunyas in chrome were my 2nd choice when I was getting rims. And even living around here my chrome isn't that big of a PITA to deal with, so I think you'd be all set

virtualbong

I think I should be around. I'll have to double check my calendar at work first though.

One thought came to mind. If your bolts are seized, I'm going to be no help. I don't really do the hacksaw job.

Sebo

get some Volk GT-7 Mercury Silver
i plan on getting those for the summer and use the aspecs for the winter.

virtualbong

Way too much money for my liking. I only would want to spend another $500 if I did go forward with this.

kyotousa

hello...get your chrome wheel plz
and sell the volcano to me

Vanos

chrome wheels belong on trucks, not honda products

GSGOMEZ

I think any wheels looks great on any cars! I do like Chrome and iforged wheels on cars too. I don't care what people think of thier cars with different style of wheels.

kyotousa

I like chrome on white modded prelude

kaikai114

More spokes and deeper dish will definitely give your car a more luxurious look. Look around and post pictures up here, we'll give you all the suggestions

KC

madmanmax3000

Keep in mind, rims with a lip tend to look smaller than they are, unless you're getting 19s or 20s they aren't going to look much bigger. I've always held larger wheels in the luxury category.

Wil did you have any rims in mind so far?

virtualbong

I'm thinking I should never of posted this thread because in actuality, if I like something, I'm just going to get it and only slightly consider what people say.

I do like the multi spokes suggestion by KC, but I'm still a fan of chrome.

If people have suggestions for possible chrome rims, shoot them my way, thanks guys!

amadeus303

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Wil... if you get chromes, IMO, make sure you don't get any spokes that are too "thin"... they'll really draw attention to our smaller brake discs. If you go multi-spoke, you should be ok, as long as the spacing isn't too far apart. I went through (and maybe still am going through) the same dilemma. I know I'll never be tracking my car so...

I think chromes only look right on black and white cars... I say go for it. I like Rondy's latest forged 1pc Devotion wheel, but it'll set you back $550 per not incl. tires for 18's...

amadeus303

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And if you like the multi-spoke (split-spoke) look, how about 18" ASA AR1's in chrome?

Benz_05_TSX

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^ don't go ASA man!!1.....please don't!

even though i always hated chrome, but now i started kinda like it.... but never on a TSX....haha.... cuz it's a JDM car....but you see alot of VIP style in Jap and Auss right?..... before there were members from Auzz posting rides, looks AWESOME.... slammed with a kit and some 20" chrome..... if my car was black, i might've done it as well!!..... it's a PIMP age we live in!

virtualbong

Why would you advise not to get ASA? I was actually thinking of a particular ASA set of rims...

xizor

amadeus303

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Such as the ST4's a la Benzo style for that "euro" flavor?

I've seen them on a MSM TSX... looked pretty good, although he had silver, not the chrome ones:

http://homepage.mac.com/kelsharif/PhotoAlbum41.html

Personally, I think ASA is a quality wheel... so what if it's Korean? If BBS was ok with licensing them their technology at one time, they must be at least decent. One thing that most people don't know is that ASA makes forged wheels too, but they had an agreement with BBS to not sell them in certain markets...

Just my

Type X

get the chrome i love mine









but if u get something that spins i will drive to Mass or wherever you are and choke you


if u get my same setup i won't even be hurt
since i'm probably gonna end up trading my car for the new si withing the next 60 days

Stock04

I love the chome look but i cant bring myself to do it. Coming from a long line of imports i've never had chrome. But i hope you get them so your car wont LOOK LIKE MINE! (eventhough you did yours up first)

amadeus303

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Heh... Mike, it's ironic that you posted... I've never been a fan of chrome, especially on Japanese cars --- but after seeing yours in person, I couldn't get over how sweet those blingers looked on a black TSX

I think you sold your stockies already, but if you're trading in your whip, keep me in mind if you're parting that baby out

joerockt

IF I ever were to do chrome type bling rims, they would probably be RonJons I guess. I think they have a good mix of tuner and bling to them...

virtualbong

That's right, you better recognize! LOL.

I do like to take credit that I was the second person to get these rims for my TSX. J in Hawaii was the first I believe or at least who posted in this forum and the other tsx forum.

virtualbong

No, not the ST4s...

Type X

actually i'll probably be parting the whole thing out before i trade it in

aspec kit
comptech intake
injen cai intake
chrome tl's
tein ss
comptech rear sway

and looking for a local...cough

and yes i have 2 intakes
and no...they aren't on at the same time

kyotousa

dib on intake.....maybe RSB but def. intake

rondog

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Howabout these, in 18", they look larger than deep dish and are a good blend of luxury and sport:





don't mind the 4 lug pattern,

CL Platano

Chrome Konig Prophets..

virtualbong

The only issue I have with those rims is the end of the spokes and how they get narrow at the end. I really dislike that look. I really like the chrome Inspyres though, so that could be an option.

Benz_05_TSX

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Like... i used to like the styling of ASA.... because they have the mesh style rim... but, i heard so many stories about how bad they are...like 2 of my buddies had them.... they said, once you hit a big pothole.....it's pretty much over...and it was kinda heavy too~

virtualbong

Interesting. Do you know what suspension setup those guys had on their cars?

madmanmax3000

I'm still lovin' mine, great wheel