OEM tires on A spec wheel?
03-21-2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Savio
I'm a noob...
how easy it to take off the tire off of the OEM wheel and put it on a wheel?
or should I take it to a tire place to get it done?
how easy it to take off the tire off of the OEM wheel and put it on a wheel?
or should I take it to a tire place to get it done?
03-21-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
You'll need special tools to do it so it's not something the average joe can just do in a garage. Take it to a proper tire place to get them balanced and mounted. Highly recommend taking it to a place that has a Hunter GSP9700 road-force balancing machine.
03-22-2006, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Savio
any idea how much that would cost?
Go to http://www.gsp9700.com to find a service center in your area that uses the Hunter machines and call them for a quote.
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03-22-2006, 11:06 PM
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:agree" especially with the road force balancing part. It's a machine that's 3x as expensive as a regular machine, so shops that have those are very specialized.
03-25-2006, 03:37 AM
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is the hunter gsp9700 really makes a big difference. i just got my tires balace at americas tire it made a little difference. they did it for free. if gsp9700 is a lot better i dont mine paying.
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Originally Posted by Savio
dood just quoted me 150 bucks to unmount, mount and balance....
that's a little much isn't it?
that's a little much isn't it?
06-02-2007, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Savio
Got another quote for 120
Savio, or anyone else who has this combo (A-spec wheels, stock tires), did you notice a difference in ride quality? I've been doing research, searching the forums and the internet, and I know I have a lot to learn since I'm kind of a newbie.
The reason I ask is that the stock rims are 17x7.0 and the A-spec wheels are 17x7.5. The stock tires are 215/50. I've read that using a wider wheel gives you less sidewall/flex and possibly a little bit more of a rough ride.
"unduly wide rims on an ordinary car tend to give rather a harsh ride because the sidewalls have not got enough curvature to make them flex over bumps and potholes."
I'm sure the A-spec wheels aren't "unduly wide" but I just wanted to know if anyone has noticed a rougher ride with this combination. Around where I live there are potholes and rough roads everywhere. Ugh.
I appreciate your feedback.
06-02-2007, 11:20 PM
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I have a 17x7.5 wheel (Gram Lights) with stock 215/50/17 tires and I noticed absolutely zero change in ride quality.....and believe me.....I'm the most anal retentive, sensitive sonofabitch out there.
Not sure what the A-Spec wheels weigh vs. the Gram Lights (17.5lbs), but I doubt that would make much difference.....if any.
Usually using a wider wheel means reducing the sidewall with different tires, like going 45 series instead of 50 series. That's where the ride change can come into question.
Not sure what the A-Spec wheels weigh vs. the Gram Lights (17.5lbs), but I doubt that would make much difference.....if any.
Usually using a wider wheel means reducing the sidewall with different tires, like going 45 series instead of 50 series. That's where the ride change can come into question.
06-03-2007, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMirror
I have a 17x7.5 wheel (Gram Lights) with stock 215/50/17 tires and I noticed absolutely zero change in ride quality.....and believe me.....I'm the most anal retentive, sensitive sonofabitch out there.
Not sure what the A-Spec wheels weigh vs. the Gram Lights (17.5lbs), but I doubt that would make much difference.....if any.
Usually using a wider wheel means reducing the sidewall with different tires, like going 45 series instead of 50 series. That's where the ride change can come into question.
Not sure what the A-Spec wheels weigh vs. the Gram Lights (17.5lbs), but I doubt that would make much difference.....if any.
Usually using a wider wheel means reducing the sidewall with different tires, like going 45 series instead of 50 series. That's where the ride change can come into question.
06-03-2007, 10:16 AM
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I just put RSX A-spec rims on my TSX yesterday
I don't have oem tires. I have Yokohama AVID V4S, Size: 215/50VR17, which is the same size as the OEM tires. I switched to RSX A-spec black crome 17 by 7.5 JJ rims. The required tire size for the RSX A-spec rims is 225/45R17 94W. I do notice there is less bulge on the side of the tires. The ride quality seems to be more predictable. I would not say it is firmer, but more responsiveness at low speeds. I also got a balance, not sure if this gives you more control.
I had the rims switched at NTB. The first time I called NTB, the quote was $16.99 per tire. The second time I called it was $15 dollars tire. When I actually brought the Car to NTB, they told me it was $6 dollars per tire because I brought the tires from them. They told me the alignment was off. The price for the alignment was $74.99. I talked them down $10 bucks. The total was around ~$98.25.
The short answer to your question is the tires will fit and work fine. Dan Martin did tell me the speedometer will be off by around 2.5%. That's the only negative.
I had the rims switched at NTB. The first time I called NTB, the quote was $16.99 per tire. The second time I called it was $15 dollars tire. When I actually brought the Car to NTB, they told me it was $6 dollars per tire because I brought the tires from them. They told me the alignment was off. The price for the alignment was $74.99. I talked them down $10 bucks. The total was around ~$98.25.
The short answer to your question is the tires will fit and work fine. Dan Martin did tell me the speedometer will be off by around 2.5%. That's the only negative.
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