n1ke5h

Coming next week for my '06 NBP TSX

wheels:
5zigen SC3000 Hyper Black
18x17.5 +43



wrapped in:
Falken Ziex Ze 912
225/40-18



After a few long nights of my free time between work and sleep wasted on looking at different wheels of all sorts, I've decided to settle on my original look of hyper black mesh wheels with a machined lip on my nighthawk black pearl car.

I previously went through 1 and 1/2 sets of 19" TSW Kyalami's the same style, but Texas roads suck, to say the least 3 torn lips - like literally TORN from the wheel - made me weary of buying upsized rims ever again...plus lightened my pockets, money well WASTED.

I was thinking of getting some forged wheels so I wouldn't have to deal with bends as much, but I've seen forged wheels bent up too so I figured if it's gonna happen, nothings gonna stop it and I don't want to spend my limited supply of money on just wheels...just watch where you're driving I guess.

Anywho...I found the best deal on edgeracing.com - they have the craziest deals on their bundles that I've seen on any single website. They have a special going on right now on a bunch of different sets of wheels and tires - take a look if you're in the market for some new wheels and/or treads. Too bad I didn't get my set from them though

I was told that NTB and Discount Tire price matched online prices, given they were coming from real companies with professional websites or whatnot. I like the idea of dealing with a local shop like NTB and Discount Tire so that I can purchase road hazard warranties and lifetime balancing and rotations and such. I saved a quote on the set and took it to NTB where I get my alignment and such done and they told me they price match people on wheels and tires. Well, they said they couldn't on this set for whatever reason. I didn't fight it or anything and was just like "Ok thanks for checking" and left.

Then, I went to Discount Tire right down the street and talked to the friendly sales person who did do the price match, problem-free. I had to pay $70 extra for the certificates for free replacements from road hazards, $60 for lifetime balance and rotation, and since I'm doing it through them an extra $93 to Uncle Sam for taxes - only con for the whole price match dealy, but at least I've got my warranties. My total for a set of brand new 18s with tires was just under $1400. I'll post pictures and give you my opinion on the tires as soon as I get them early next week. Can't wait!

godfather2

it's gonna look sick

undefined.tae

Can't wait to see them mounted on your ride.!!!

98civex

hey nikesh,

i'd get 235/40/18...same diameter as OEM size and a little more cushion for the lip as well.

good choice on the wheels...i need to get a new set as well...selling my inspyres tomorrow.

98civex

also, get the +48mm offset, not the +43mm.

n1ke5h

i was thinking about getting the +45 but i decided on the +43 because i liked how flush it looked with the tsws and their +40. i didnt have many rubbing issues after i pushed the fenders up. they weren't going to price match the same tires if i picked a different size than edgeracing so i would have had to pay a lot more for the .2 inch difference - i hope i dont regret that later, God knows i've dealt with enough of that problem already. i should be able to keep my car slammed though with this setup. i need to fix a few things though

anyone know what part numbers or the name of the parts are for the air dam plastic thingy that goes under your car? ive bottomed way too many times and it started dragging so i cut it off. my aerodynamics are probably jacked up right now in regards to my underbody

Cush N' Haze

i had these rims.. they looked too small on my tsx for me... so i sold them, but they look cool

cuteguy1414

iTrader: (1)

^^^^ Yeah, they would look small. I have these rims in 19's and they are the perfect size. Anyways, to each his own. Enjoy the new wheels!!

Audioserf

Go check out the parts listings and diagrams on oemacuraparts.com or acuraoemparts.com and figure out your underbody shielding part number.

Sick wheels, by the way. I loved your Kyalamis but if you were having issues with those then these 5zigens are a hot replacement.

JayRoam

your rims are gonna look nice. I have these in black, and 19x8.5 +45 offset with
225.35.19 tires and i'm dropped on Eibach Pro Kit.

+43 is probably fine for you since you're only on a 8.5 wide rim. My front wheels are pretty much flush, and the rears are cambered at the top (camber kit is sitting, waiting to go in), so I could've actually gone staggered and squeezed a bigger lip on the back.

Here's a couple of pix to give you an idea of how it's gonna look. Post up some pix when you get your rims!

n1ke5h

i've been trying to do that but i cant figure out what they're calling it so i dont know which diagrams to look at to figure it out haha

p.s. just got a call from Discount Tire and they have my tires in, maybe the wheels will be here tomorrow

sane

oh man, i can't wait to see how this will look. i'm srsly considering this setup, or the 18" civic hfp setup in blade silver (another thread).

AZ ROCKS - SUCH AN AWESOME RESOURCE!!!!


thanks guys!!!

TWONZ

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TOUCHOFDETAIL

those wheels look heavy? does anyone know the weight on them?

cuteguy1414

iTrader: (1)

To give you an idea on how this wheels will look like on your whip, please check out this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/bmws-new-3-0-lliter-six-cylinder-receives-wards-10-best-engines-award-2001-a-41145/

Are they too small or just about right for you? I think they will be too small..just my . But if you really like em, hey, go for it..

rex.

link

whats77inaname

iTrader: (1)

The rims are 22 lbs/each, before tires. I'm running the hyperblack, but on my Legend. 18x7.5, 48mm offset.

MMsTSX

you sure about that weight?
I seem to think they're heavier.


so are mesh rims the new thing now?
everyone seems to be going mesh.

here's the picture by the way, not in red x form:




certainly not for me...

whats77inaname

iTrader: (1)

Pretty positive. I'm not seeing a red x in my original posting...? dunno, man, dunno....

I've always liked the 5 zigen lineup, and these look a lot different than the pics. They really don't do them justice. I'm partial to the fact that they're stainless steel, too.

Best off all, 5zigen is discontinuing them when the current stock sells out, so they're soon to be HTF.

I'm really partial to the Racing Hart C5, but unfortunately I can't seem to find a set anywhere.