My new wheels
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My new wheels
It has been almost 10 years since i have purchased aftermarket wheels and i was due. I wanted something simple and where i could use my existing tires and keep a stock look.
I will be using the stocks for winter tires as these all seasons suck in the snow big time.
So, i purchased these from fleabay and also got the tpms fromt here also. These are the ones you see for $600-700. I got the tpms for $85. I installed the sensors last night and assembled the center caps.
I went to wally world to have the tires installed. I continually go to the same one and they have treated me well. Yes, i know it's wally world but they can balance a tire better than most. The guy even parked my car in a spot where no one could park next to me.
The tpms worked instantly also w/o any programming.
I know these aren't 18's or 19's but i like the ride. The car is real dirty too. Every time i want to wash it, the forcast calls for rain.
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I will be using the stocks for winter tires as these all seasons suck in the snow big time.
So, i purchased these from fleabay and also got the tpms fromt here also. These are the ones you see for $600-700. I got the tpms for $85. I installed the sensors last night and assembled the center caps.
I went to wally world to have the tires installed. I continually go to the same one and they have treated me well. Yes, i know it's wally world but they can balance a tire better than most. The guy even parked my car in a spot where no one could park next to me.
The tpms worked instantly also w/o any programming.
I know these aren't 18's or 19's but i like the ride. The car is real dirty too. Every time i want to wash it, the forcast calls for rain.
![](http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg855/scaled.php?server=855&filename=dscn2043t.jpg&res=landing)
![](http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg826/scaled.php?server=826&filename=dscn2042r.jpg&res=landing)
![](http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg204/scaled.php?server=204&filename=dscn2041v.jpg&res=landing)
![](http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg545/scaled.php?server=545&filename=dscn2040b.jpg&res=landing)
Last edited by dallison; 05-05-2012 at 07:17 PM.
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a-spec = approved-spec
looking good
looking good
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Looks great, love those wheels. BTW, do you have the link for the ebay seller you bought the TPMS off of?? I cant seem to find it
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Thanks all, i really like these compared to teh stock wheels.
Yeah, i forgot to mention they were a-specs. I'll get better pics than what i have when the car is clean.
I hate having to constantly switch tires for the winter and this was my best solution. Granted i could have gotten away with a lesser expensive wheel, but for not much more i have these.
I like the stock look for the most part.
Yeah, i forgot to mention they were a-specs. I'll get better pics than what i have when the car is clean.
I hate having to constantly switch tires for the winter and this was my best solution. Granted i could have gotten away with a lesser expensive wheel, but for not much more i have these.
I like the stock look for the most part.
Last edited by dallison; 05-07-2012 at 10:20 AM.
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You stole my wheels ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The hyper silver looks better on the sedan than on the wagon![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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The hyper silver looks better on the sedan than on the wagon
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Great looking car man! Same to you CEB wish i had a wagon......
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Looks good. I am going with the 19" RDX Sparkle Silver wheels on my TSX in the future. I like the look of A-Spec wheels and they are cheap if you know where to find them. So, its recommended to change the TPMS when you get new wheels? Or can I use my current ones that are on my stock 17s?
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Thank you mrstak. I was getting conflicting answers from my dealer and what I read on the internet. I wont be changing back and forth on wheels as I live in Florida. Sounds good to me, saves me $80.
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Looks good. I am going with the 19" RDX Sparkle Silver wheels on my TSX in the future. I like the look of A-Spec wheels and they are cheap if you know where to find them. So, its recommended to change the TPMS when you get new wheels? Or can I use my current ones that are on my stock 17s?
If you are planning on selling your stock wheels/tires then it makes sense to leave the sensors in. The only time that it makes sense to re-use the sensors on a new wheel is if you need to remove the tires anyway - otherwise, the trouble and expense isn't worth it.
If you do r-use your existing sensors, then the tire place will need to replace the two "o" rings for a few dollars on each wheel. The "o" rings are a standard size and should be in stock at any tire dealer.
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Thanks all, i really like these compared to teh stock wheels.
Yeah, i forgot to mention they were a-specs. I'll get better pics than what i have when the car is clean.
I hate having to constantly switch tires for the winter and this was my best solution. Granted i could have gotten away with a lesser expensive wheel, but for not much more i have these.
I like the stock look for the most part.
Yeah, i forgot to mention they were a-specs. I'll get better pics than what i have when the car is clean.
I hate having to constantly switch tires for the winter and this was my best solution. Granted i could have gotten away with a lesser expensive wheel, but for not much more i have these.
I like the stock look for the most part.
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