oo7bondgrrl

How do you think these would look on a CG? These are actually 18x7.5, but they come in the 19x8 variety as well. Basically, I can't decide if the Hyperblack is "too much" or not.

Dan Martin

The GT3's are pretty weak even when they are forged. I would be weary of replicas. They look great though!

ucsdtriton

look pretty sweet... where'd you find them?

dabuda

they look pretty nice...who makes the replicas and how much do they go for?

oo7bondgrrl

The wheels are Exel DL-47's. From what I've gathered, Exel is the brand name of WheelMax.com, and the wheels are manufactured by them. Four 19x8 wheels with new tires are going for $1140 shipped right now.

captainjack

bondgrrrl,
They do look great but seem a little too, well, sporty for the TSX.

They sort of oversell the car's abilities. Wheels that hot say "0-60 in 6.5" not "spirited but relaxed sports sedan".

Just my take. Good luck either way.

oo7bondgrrl

I totally understand. I thought they may be a bit too sporty for a sedan the size of the TSX as well. However, I just found some pictures of the real GT3's on a few BMWs and Lexuses (Lexii, perhaps?), and they actually look great. They don't stick out at all. Plus, I think the Hyperblack will look very clean with Carbon Grey. After seeing these pictures, I think my mind is made up...

http://www.m3supercar.com/mgallery.html

http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...page_id=379634

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437225564

TinkySD

not bad..they also look like the eurostar s-05s which i like.

I'm still waiting on rotas to become available again.. I'd only be worried that the spokes might look a little too "airy" on the larger tsx. Might makes the wheels look even smaller...dunno. Someone want to photoshop?

Lung Fu Mo Shi

I'm still looking at those SSR Compy's in 18x8. I just need to triple check the fitment and wait for the price to go down (which it may not).

I'm also liking the OZ Superleggeras, but I don't think they come in a big enough offset for 8" rims.

Dan Martin

I'll be picking up some 17" SSR comps for auto-x next spring. I love that wheel.

TinkySD

ssr comps are my favorite wheel..no way in hell i can afford them You guys going for the gun metal or "champion silver"?

Lung Fu Mo Shi

I'm thinking the gunmetal. BUT...$439 per wheel. Still, unless I actually want to go heavier, I'd still be paying ~$240 per wheel...$800 difference.]

I don't think I'm going to have any luck finding a bargain on those.

dabuda

that's a pretty good deal for 19"s...i havent heard any positive things about Exel wheels but for that price you cant go wrong, good luck!

sheik28

Here is a sloppy quick photoshop...

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Could you post a high res pic? I want that as my wallpaper!

oo7bondgrrl

Well, I couldn't hold out any longer so I placed my order a few hours ago. I now have the Pro-Kit, 19" wheels, and the OEM kit on the way!

ClutchPerformer

Let us know how they fit! What kind of tires are you getting?

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Ain't credit cards grand?

Just wait until tomorrow morning...the worry begins (a.k.a. buyer's remorse).

oo7bondgrrl

LOL, even though I actually didn't use the *real* plastic this time (debit), I still started freaking out at about 3 a.m. I started thinking about all the food and new clothes and stuff for my apartment I could buy...and then I realized that I could basically pay for an entire semester of college with the money I just spent on 3 things for my car!

However, I'm sure all will be well when everything is installed in a couple weeks or so.

I went with the usual Kumho 712 tires this time, but I may upgrade to some Yokohamas or Toyos in the future.

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Let us know how the install goes. I'd like to know especially about the Pro-Kit install costs, etc.

Good luck!

97AcuraCL

i didn't think i like hyperblack; but now that i see what it really is I LIKE IT!

this is what i'm considering.....

BlackTSX

Let us know how your dealings with wheelmax.com go, were they quick on shipping and good with customer service? Did everything come timely and were the rims good quality?

Dan Martin

You'll love the Kumho 712's... the best wet tire I have ever tried. The dry grip is great too with very little road noise.

oo7bondgrrl

Yeah, almost everyone I know who has upgraded tires rides on Kumhos. I had them on my VR-4 as well. They are very nice tires for the money.

My total with wheels/tires, mounted, balanced, and shipped came to $1200 even. I have heard that during sales WheelMax can be a little slow to ship. It'll probably be two weeks or more before I have everything on. I'm having everything shipped to my parent's home which is 3 hours away. We are playing Alabama this Saturday and Arkansas the next, so it will be two weekends from now before I even consider going home and having everything installed.