For those few of you who opted for this option -- i'm curious about these wheels -- love the way they look, however I don't want the ride to be too stiff, nor do I want bent rims after 1 week of driving on city streets.

What do you think?

 

I get mine installed on Wednesday. I'll let you know.

 

Thanks man -- do you drive in the city -- are you worried about bent rims when hitting a pothole, etc?

 

Serilously, shouldn't we put some money 18's on this car? I am picking my baby up tomorrow and she looks like she wants some 18's at least...anyone have 18's and anyone have 19's ...i wanna hear about your experiences...i have yet to upgrade wheels on my rides thus far in life....although I would like to change that!

 

How much is 18" option from the dealership?

 

how heavy are the 18's compared w/ the 17's?

 

From A-Spec Pricing announcement, I'm sur ethey are the same 18's you can get from the dealer ala carte


"The A-SPEC kit also includes 18-inch alloy wheels. Designed using a new, advanced manufacturing process that provides forged strength and rolled manufacturing ease, the wheel rims are thinner yet stronger than a cast alloy wheel. Also, while they are one-inch larger in diameter, and half an inch wider than the production TL wheels, the A-SPEC wheels are only slightly heavier. They are shod with high performance AVS ES100 235/40VR18 95W Yokohama tires designed specifically for the TL A-SPEC package. These tires provide excellent ride quality, especially for a 40 series aspect ratio, as well as optimum grip and predictable response under high performance conditions."

I probrably going with 19's after lookin at jimmy's ride

 

TL -- that's good stuff, thanks for the info! I guess at this point I just don't want the 18's to bog down the power compared to the 17's..

thanks again

 

\\My dealer wanted $2K for 18" option with Yoko ES100. I decided I wanted to keep the original wheels for winter time, so I bought the rims from ebay. There are a set on ebay right now for $920. IMO that is the way to go.

 

Screw it.... just bought the ebay wheels...

tire recommedations (they have to be ALL-SEASON) .. thanks bartman

 

Peter, Check out the Yokohama AVS DBS2's. They may be what you are looking for. I am currently running the dealer installed ES 100's, but will be upgrading to the DBS2's for their all season capabilities and more quiet ride.

V/R,
Nick

 

Check out Falken or Kuhmo tires. They are a lot less than the bigger name tires and are the choice of many auto crossers. I bought the Falken ST-115 for non-winter and I will be putting Blizzak LM-22 on the stock rims for the winter.

Do a search for Falkens