abptltypes02

So its getting closer and closer to HFP time got a tire question tho... i know they fit perfect (19"x8 +55) and all that... im dropped on eibachs and tokicos.....

i would like to run a 235/35/19 (either the goodyear eagle f1 all seasons or the goodyear eagle gt all seasons)... i know jitty pulled it off with the h&r's... you think the 235's will clear with the eibachs with no modifications?

jjashaa

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yes.

if not, just roll the rear a little and trim tab a bit.

abptltypes02

good biz. i figured the rear might need a little bit of work thanks jj

btw: vote jjashaa for wheels, tires, suspension moderator lmao

twistedwedge

Thats awesome youre getting HFPs man...should look real good on your car.

You like goodyears? IMO they are crappy hooking tires, and wear out quick. I like the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2..just my

abptltypes02

thanks man...and good lookin on the tire rec. was kinda going for goodyears cuz my buddies got em on his 300i and he looses no traction in the snow so iono im kinda stuck but i need a bad ass all season but still keep it a decent budget so iono ive been reading and comparing just not sure wat my set decision is tho....

twistedwedge

oh...well if you want all season..hmm..

I thought you were going to switch things up in the winter. back to the drawing board..lol

abptltypes02

lol naw im keepin the HFP's on all year round.... i got summer performance tires on my type s rims and in the snow..... FTL lol

Edward'TLS

Yes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 AS will perform decently in the snow. However, pure summer tires like the PS2 will have very little traction even near freezing road temperatures, let alone driving in the snow.

twistedwedge

The problem you run into with such a large diameter low profile tire is lack of good all around "all season" performance. Youre definitely going to trade handling and wet/dry traction for winter performance. Its really hard to have a performance tire carry the best of both worlds..

Here is the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus...ranked #1 in its category via Tire Rack

CJITTY

235s do fit, but I will say the General Exclaim UHP's I have only have about 1/8" inch of clearance on the front control arm (inner part of tire). The Exclaims are pretty squared off as the sides go to the top of the tread. It doesn't rub since that part of the suspension actually moves in line with the wheel/tire, so no worries there. My HR drop has been on for 4 years now, going on 5 and I really have no front fender gap. Eibach Pro Kit should be just fine as well

The Falken Azensis ST-115 tires have a rounded shoulder that offers a bit more clearance and 225's will certainly fit as well, but I don't think it is necessary. All tires are different and even though tire sizes are the same 235/35 etc, I would compare the actual measured dimensions of the 235/35 tires from different manufacturers on the tire manufacturer website. If they are the same specs or measure less than my General Exclaims, that should be a good reference point.

Welcome to the club, glad to finally have another 2nd Gen TL with these on...they are really going to look good on that color you have!

But, I absolutely do not rub anywhere. There is more than enough clearance on the rear to not require any fender mods. If anything, a slight fender tab trim, but I don't even think that is necessary with these HFPs. My fender tabs were already trimmed because of my older 19 wheels. Remember, as you go up in offset, the wheel is "sucked" in the fenders, not pushed outwards so your biggest area of concern is inner front clearance. I don't recommend spacers either, but that is also an option if you want a 50mm offset stance going with a 5mm spacer.

Good luck, and post pics asap!!

CJITTY

forgot to add:

I am extremely pleased with the General Exclaim tires I have, quiet and cut through rain very well. Plus they are considered all season, but I learned my lesson on trying to run 35 series tires in snow back in Denver, never again. The prices of the Generals are around $150 a piece and have a pretty high treadware rating. I got tons of tread left with almost a year and running hard on these tires...but I also have camber kits for maximum life FTW!

abptltypes02

grazi jitty

CJITTY

Hey man, no prob. I see finishlinewheels.com has them for $259 each..

I also see ebay has them for $1249 right now with free shipping. Thats a good price!! Seller's name is findlayhondaparts. Mods, not sure if ebay links are allowed. If not, my bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HFP-1...Q5fAccessories

abptltypes02

i think im going to go through finishline its like 1100 shipped

CJITTY

$1100 shipped, there ya go! Double check with their cust svc..they sell replicas as well, so just make sure you are getting oem

abptltypes02

ah good call

adamlee05

they arent replicas

abptltypes02

Type-SuperFast did the pleasure of throwin a photochop together with the hfp's so props to him.... theyre gunna look good



EDIT: BTW jitty for future reference finish line has authentic OEM.... and im probably going to go with the 235 generals as well

twistedwedge

thats a chop? wow.. Those are gonna look niiiiice on your ride

Onese1f

Oh wow..I think these and a few other pics I've seen floating around on AZine have made me a believer of the HFP's..x2

abptltypes02

bought the HFP's and 235 Generals today =) im so siked i cant wait lol ill post pics for ya guys as soon as there here

jjashaa

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^

CJITTY

that dark gray/bronze wheel on your color is gonna look hella good, I can't wait to see them on for real..welcome to the HFP19 club my brutha!!

Glad they are OEM, some of the other wheel styles like the Type S wheels are offered in replica and OEM. I would imagine that finishlinewheels only has new ones since I can't imagine a bunch of them coming in from wrecks and being refinished, at least not in bulk just yet. I still have yet to see a 2009 Accord Coupe with these on driving around. Maybe in California there are some because down south I have not seen one.

CJITTY

Please join us on the darkside

CJITTY

forgot to add, if you want the A symbol center caps, you will need to order this part number x 4 (08W18-SJA-200R1) $11.99 each on acuraoemparts.com

These are the two piece center caps. The snap in "A" symbol has two posts that snap into the two holes on the gray center caps that come with the HFPs..then the backing of the "A" has 3M adhesive as well. Then, rivets snap onto the posts to hold it on tight. You will have a leftover cap and you can put the "H" symbols in that package and sell them on ebay or something, unless you decide you actually want the "H" logo for your HFPs. I swapped mine for "A".

twistedwedge

^^what no JDM for uncle jitty? lol

CJITTY

no JDM here, the other dark side...

jjashaa

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^ uncy jitt does his own thang. lol

CJITTY

this old man is stayin' on the porch sippin on lemonade, soakin dentures lol

jjashaa

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^ good gawd, you make yourself sound like your 60 something.. lol

you can't be THAT old....

CJITTY

haha, its a running joke with the ATL crew..old Uncle Jitty. I am really just 34, I just play up the old thing..plenty of folks on here older than me. But I wish I had the money you all have when I was 19 and shit..dammmm, ballin ass teenagers with your fancy cars hahahaha

Get those HFP Pics up asap..I think when you do that, it will open the flood gates on people buying these. I think they will set off any of the /white/blue/red/green TL's. I like how they flip three different colors depending on the angle and brightness of the sun. They look anthracite at dusk/night time.

Rockstar21

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shiiii cheap bastards on here.. you aint gotta worry about that lol people here think 1000 is expensive for wheels..

50 people wanted ATLP and 3 came out lol
im pretty sure out of the 800 people wanting mugen replicas.. about 10 will come out of that deal too

CJITTY

lol, good point man. Economy bruh...got people scrugglin'...dollar dances are now dances. And when I said flood gates, I assumed 3 more people rofl

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

people want to spend $600 max on wheels......

Rockstar21

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thats how much i spent on my 3rd set of wheels

and no, not because im some kind of baller..

thats just what i consider a good price for an "extra" set of wheels

strong, durable, good looking wheels will normally run you well over 1k unless you get lucky

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

^ yea..

well, if people can look around a lot more, they can find deals on wheels..

1200 for LE37 with fresh FK452.. can't go wrong..

then you find somebody to sell them to for $1400.. then buy other wheels..

slowly upgrade wheels... next thing you kno, you have like wheels that are worth like 2 tein SS

twistedwedge

IMO spending big $$$ on ballin wheels for a daily driver is a silly risk. JMHO..

It would KILL me to have one bend, rash, etc..probably why lots of ppl dont want to shell out the dough for them.

...ahh to be 19 again...

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

^ lol, i guess that role plays too...

but to be surrounded by bunch of people that rock volk, work, and other crazy wheels.. i guess it brainwashed me.. LOL

but mine isn't daily driven so im fine.

twistedwedge

Yeah..I know what you mean man. Peer pressure is a biotch..lol. Back when I had my race/street car I had wheels on it that would never last on a DD. If you can, by all means rock them out. Your car definitely looks like a garage kept queen-you take good care of it and it shows.

but back on topic!!

OP: put pics up ASAP!!

abptltypes02

good lookin on the center caps jitty

btw 1700 for both wheels and tires shipped (wheels from finish line and tires from tire rack... buy 4 generals get a $50 visa gift card) lol