joseph_99tl

Hello fellow TLers,

i bought these aftermarket rims used.
it was a mistake.
little vibrations...wobbling...several attempts at balancing, the mechanic tells me.."this one has a wobble...this one won't balance..but i put it on the rear"..

i even had 2 of them repaired, but they just disappointment.

i think one i bent on a pothole.

and a word of advice to anyone buying used rims...be careful.

these aren't even made anymore..i cannot get a replacement.

i cannot even sell them, because it would just be dishonest..and who would buy
wobbly rims?..

and they're 8 inch rims...which i think is too wide for this car.

they look real perty though...

but now i want to replace them.

so i was looking for used OEM rims, TL-S rims...but
i'll be damned if i'm going buy curbed, wobbly, slightly out of balance rims.
AGAIN!...

how can i verify quality of aftermarket rims?.
can someone recommend street use quality rims?.
that will hold up like OEM rims?.

is it the weight of the rim that governs durability?.
are racing rims stronger than the TL-s or CL-s OEM rims?.

any input would be greatly appreciated.

samkws

sad to hear that, i hate ppl got ripped off

that's y i bought my wheels brand new, they only cost a little more

any pictures on your new wheels?

joseph_99tl

still looking.
i was kinda hoping for some more inputs.

i like the MIlle Miglia EVO, EVS and SPIDER.
i would buy them brand new from tire rack.

i just DON"T know about this brand name.

genghis82

I've purchase a set of Spiders before and they were great. I would like to get the Evo5 for my TL-S but it won't fit.

joseph_99tl

tirerack shows fitment for the EVO for the TL.

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Mille Miglia is a pretty decent brand. Tirerack stands behind their products, so you won't have to worry about defects.

As for the strength of the wheel, yeah, weight has some factor in it. But mostly, the main difference comes between whether or not the wheel is forged. Forged wheels are much stronger, and could be made lighter. Cast rims tend to be a bit heavier, and not as strong. But that's not to say that cast rims are bad. They are still good, if made properly by a reputable company. Besides, forged rims are usually much more expensive.

genghis82

It does fit for a TL, but it doesn't show up for an '03 TL-S.

dark inspire

u may wanna try gettin new lugnuts, i know some people that had wobblin/vibration and it was fixed when they bought new lug nuts.