defconskylude

19x8.5 +35 all around.

still debating on the size of tires. i know i want larger sidewalls

which rims should i go for?

these are VMR wheels made for audi, bmw and vws that have a 5x112 and 5x120 lug pattern.

the shop said they can drill the holes to make it 5x114.3

also they can bore out the center to make it fit

VMR V701


VMR VB3


VMR V708 onyx black



VMR V708 hyper silver



this is the only one that has a default setting of 5x114.3 and will fit the TSX with no modifications.

Vertini Hennesey

defconskylude

24boosted

Lower offsets man, I like the VB3s due to the concavity.

AMUA6

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Get the most ghett0azz rimz you can git!

tobwac

I looked at Vertini Hennesey when was looking for rims really like those but VMR VB3 are hot too and I think they would look realy good on TSX

switchfootvz

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the first one... save up for some real rims... this company just makes knock off wheels..

ed_423

i say v701. my buddy had it on his e90 and it looked great

defconskylude

im leaning towards the V701 (1st pic)

pbhak002

I personally like the v708s, but the v701 are good too.

defconskylude

V708 are my 2nd favorite because they are very unique and only found on Audi's

the vertini hennesey's is my least favorite

1islandparadise

I think the Hennesey look similar to the Exe Image wheels, minus the rivets. Not to on the offset of each, but maybe better on price?

denwhat

Go for the V701 hand down...they look like Advan RS which i think is prolly one of the best looking rims for our car. How do you plan on boring them? I dont think VMR does that themselves do they?

Dont go for the Audi RS or BMW CSL reps since it would look too much like ur just rocking rims from a different car...

defconskylude

i just realized they do look like the Advan RS. i initially liked it because it fit the aggressive look that i was going for and how shiny and silver it looked.

im buying my rims from 323motorsports.com they mainly cater to the Euro market. they said they can drill the 5x112 to 5x114.3. the guy said they do it all the time.

defconskylude

i was looking at the EXE but the original ones are discontinued. the one you posted are the EXE evolutions. i found the Vertini Hennesey but i dont think it fits my setup. my car is no where near a VIP or clean look and wouldnt look right.

5thTo2nd

Between those I'd say the 701's. Why not just get the Advans instead and forget about the whole boring issue.

defconskylude

701's look better than advans. also the VMRs are $1100 w/ boring modifications. i save over $1800 getting these.

HondaOnWORKS

I'll go for the Vertini Hennesey.

But its really up to you, I just think the Vertini Hennesey looks damn good on the CU2.

ed_423

my choices woudl be the order you have it up, v701 being first, hennesey last

TSteezyX

708's. A guy I know has an Z4 M on 708's. So flush and concave. Great quality, also.

swoosh

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vb3 or v708 get my vote

CLtotheTL32

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V701 ftw

1islandparadise

...my bad

denwhat

701's better than advans?! blasphemy!

Though for a car that will be driven often, replicas do work since it will be less painful if you curb or hit a pothole.

rondog

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Our Harrow wheels come in 20" x 8.0", with a 32mm offset in the rear and a 48mm offset in the front, the fitment couldn't be more in tune with the abnormal front to rear fenders of the TSX. And with 225/35/20 tires, the sidewalls will be juuuust right, stretched and still comfortable. They would ride like 19" on other vehicles and the gauges / overall diameter would be ideal. At 25 lbs each, they aren't heavy at all, same as the stock 17" actually. Hubcentric and BBK clearance as well.

You should consider these, and also collect the discount they come with seen here as the PEPP discount:
http://ronjonwheels.com/discounts.html

If you like em, I can quote you via email.

Here are some pics:










Here they are unedited with the same suggested tire size of 225/35/20 on a different car:

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

now they do get my vote....those look sweeeeeeetttt !!!

defconskylude

thanks ron for the offer, however im likely going for the VMR wheels

Fryd_Up

701's look great. I'm running VB3's on my 3 series and I love them except for the fact they are a pain to clean. Since you're in Cali talk to Modbargains.com about the VMR's. They have a good rep on the bmw forums.

defconskylude

i went with VMR VB3 Hyper Black. they look like black chrome

im trying 19x9.5 +45 all around. so all 4 will be concave.

doing a test fit this saturday. will post pics

some more pics of Hyper Black and concavity

justnspace

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Good choice, defcon!

010tsxcbp

Awesome! The wheels have that bmw m3 csl stye to them.

defconskylude

yea theyre csl replicas. i really bought them for concavity

5thTo2nd

nice. you going to have to bore these out?

ed_423

cant wait.

defconskylude

yes. its going to the CNC machine to get milled out to 5x114.3 and will use centering rings

defconskylude

time to sell my G35 rims

ed_423

i'll offer my stock wheels, with curb damages, trade for ur g35 wheels with tires

pbhak002

avoiding curb damages with 17" is hard enough, but low profile rims with 18 and 19 is to scary for me lol
defcon- did ur G35 rims have tpms? good choice of rims btw

defconskylude

defconskylude

no i didnt transfer the tpms to the G35's. i wont transfer it either to the new rims im buying. ive gotten used to the 2 indicator lights

only thing im afraid of are the unexpected potholes that i drive over on the freeways. i drive under 70 most of the times and just look for large potholes to avoid

TSteezyX

Get insurance on the new wheels.


And keep a good distance between you and the car in front of you.