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Old 07-09-2004, 01:36 PM
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How to shop for wheels

noob on this one, i am.
How do I shop for wheels for the TSX ?
What should I look out for quality ?
recommendations plz
Old 07-09-2004, 01:39 PM
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most important things are lug pattern and offset. you want 5 X 114.3 and >+40 offset

as for styles you can start by looking in xizors wheel gallery and see what you like, i think most of them are good quality wheels
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Importhookup.com has some really good deals going. You're supposed to contact the people at wheeloptions.com and tell them what you want. I plan on getting my 18" TE37's from them.
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Originally Posted by Brooks
Importhookup.com has some really good deals going. You're supposed to contact the people at wheeloptions.com and tell them what you want. I plan on getting my 18" TE37's from them.
my friend has 18" le37 mercury silver

+48 offset,

asking 1950USD plus shipping. see the black market.
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is there a difference between le and te?
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i think the Le37 has a chrome lip.

Te37 does not. i'm not positive on that but pretty sure.
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Originally Posted by Brooks
is there a difference between le and te?
yes. le37 are the limited edition te37, came in mercury silver and gunmetal with a polish lip. it comes with a simulated carbon fiber center cap. and uh, it's limited.

and yes, the one with the polish lip does weigh a lil more than a regular te37
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Wheel Gallery

Find a style you like, a good manufacturer (search or ask opinions), and most important of all figure out your price range!! Search for a good distributor/importer if necessary.

Figure out what size you want 17-19", based on tradeoffs of looks, ride quality, weight etc. Make sure they come in the right bolt pattern and offset etc.

If you got questions and need suggestions, there's some gurus here who will give you some ideas. And maybe some photoshop help if you need it.

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and yes, the one with the polish lip does weigh a lil more than a regular te37
they do? My impression is that the te/le37 all weigh the same, BUT they weigh more than the ce/le28n which is slightly lighter.
Old 07-09-2004, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor

they do? My impression is that the te/le37 all weigh the same, BUT they weigh more than the ce/le28n which is slightly lighter.
they are the same. only difference comes b/w different models, not editions
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Originally Posted by dabuda2004
most important things are lug pattern and offset. you want 5 X 114.3 and >+40 offset
as for styles you can start by looking in xizors wheel gallery and see what you like, i think most of them are good quality wheels

wheels are 17"x7.5" Offset 48 (All Four), with a dual drill of 5x114.3/5x100 bolt pattern.
Tires are Dunlop SP Sport FM901: 225/45/17 (All Four).

dabuda, these specs OK ?

Thanks
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Why 17's if I may ask. Those Dunlops run good, but wayyyy soft! Mine are wearing quicker than any other tire I've ever owned, but can't beat the ride quality!
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