18" A-spec Black Chromes or 07 TL-S 17" stocks???
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18" A-spec Black Chromes or 07 TL-S 17" stocks???
Does anyone wanna throw in their opinion? I have the stock wheels that come with the 07 TL-S DWP... they look great on the white but would it be a downgrade to put the 18'' Black Chrome A-spec's on (as far as looks go? I like the look of both but for some reason I keep going back to the stock 17's. If I keep those would it be hard to sell 18" Black chromes? Has anyone seen pictures of a DWP with A-spec Black Chromes??? Thanks...
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The TL-S should have come stock with the Black Chrome 18" A-Spec Wheel. If I were buying today, I'd upgrade to that wheel. I've got WDP and think it would look fantastic.
Only complaint I've got is I'd like to see that wheel as 18 x 8.5 or 18 x 9 with a 255 or 265 tire. The TL-S "deserves" a larger Wheel/Tire combination, IMHO.
Only complaint I've got is I'd like to see that wheel as 18 x 8.5 or 18 x 9 with a 255 or 265 tire. The TL-S "deserves" a larger Wheel/Tire combination, IMHO.
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A-Spec's for sure...MUCH more attractive than the Oversized Eggo Waffles that come stock on the TL-S.
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I had the same question, but I went with the hyperblack A-spec rims (style that comes in the A-spec package) on my silver Type S. Though the stock 17" Type S wheels grew on me, they just don't compare to the 18" A-specs...IMO.
A-specs all the way.
A-specs all the way.
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I appreciate the feedback guys... I'll try to get some pictures up when I get them on friday just to let others see what they look like... I haven't seen any pics with WDP, before and after...
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Downgrade????? You've got what could possibly be the ugliest wheel Acura ever put on one of their cars.
Just imagine how good it would look with A-specs.
Here, I''ll help you with your decision
Just imagine how good it would look with A-specs.
Here, I''ll help you with your decision
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To be honest guys, the stock tls rims are hotter, i hated them at first when i saw them in pics, but in person they look pretty sweet on the lighter colored tls'(especially when dropped), i think the front lip kit for tls was a bad choice by acura, 04'-06' looks sweeter, but the rear of tls looks better(sorry to get off track, lol) just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by hondafans
Downgrade[IMG]????? You've got what could possibly be the ugliest wheel Acura ever put on one of their cars.[/IMG]
Just imagine how good it would look with A-specs.
Here, I''ll help you with your decision
Just imagine how good it would look with A-specs.
Here, I''ll help you with your decision
[IMG][/IMG]
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I hope this will post the picture of my car from photobucket!
When I purchased my 2007 TL Type S I told the dealer that I couldn't stand the black basket wheels that came with it. I switched to the stock wheels until I could afford to purchase the 18" A-Spec wheels. I wasn't going to purchase them from the dealer. Only problem with putting the stock wheels on the Type S car is the Brembo brake calipers were so close to the rims that I put 3 mm spacers on first for enough clearance. Looking at different sites like ebay, etc. to get the cheapest price for some new ones.
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Originally Posted by kyle-wdp
Hondafans, what tires are you running? are those F1s?
the tread looks real nice.
the tread looks real nice.
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I hope this will post the picture of my car from photobucket!
When I purchased my 2007 TL Type S I told the dealer that I couldn't stand the black basket wheels that came with it. I switched to the stock wheels until I could afford to purchase the 18" A-Spec wheels. I wasn't going to purchase them from the dealer. Only problem with putting the stock wheels on the Type S car is the Brembo brake calipers were so close to the rims that I put 3 mm spacers on first for enough clearance. Looking at different sites like ebay, etc. to get the cheapest price for some new ones.
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I have several that I am looking at on ebay. They range from around $1200. shipped to $1450. at the Acura dealer in Temecula, CA. I also googled the wheels and found some more sources. It will happen soon! Let me know of any other deals guys!
I have several that I am looking at on ebay. They range from around $1200. shipped to $1450. at the Acura dealer in Temecula, CA. I also googled the wheels and found some more sources. It will happen soon! Let me know of any other deals guys!
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Originally Posted by fish008
You can buy the 18 inch A-Specs from Discount tire for $250 a wheel, thats a heck of a lot better than the $379 the dealer wants. By the way they are the exact same wheels that Acura sells you, Enkei (sp?) makes the wheels for Honda/Acura. Make sure that you buy the 04 A-Specs as they are 8.5 inches wide and the 05-06 are only 8 inches.
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The 04 wheels don't have a provision for TPMS IIRC
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If I swapped my 17" factory wheels for 18" aspecs, would I have to change ANYTHING else on the car (or are these easily swappable.) Sorry, I'm a wheel novice here.
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I really don't know how much to get rid of my Rims + Tires + TMPS 07 TLS Stocks with the michelin tires that acrura puts on. I just got the Aspecs on with a Riken Raptor ZR tire 235 40z r18 95w I'm not a tire guru but they look clean and good enough for me... My dilemma now is which one I can sell to get money for my wedding in November... is it worth it to sell the Aspecs for more or sell the stocks for less obviously and be happy with the Aspecs...
I have the Aspec black chromes on now and I'm getting pics up... sorry guys, I've been working for the last 6 days...
I really don't know how much to get rid of my Rims + Tires + TMPS 07 TLS Stocks with the michelin tires that acrura puts on. I just got the Aspecs on with a Riken Raptor ZR tire 235 40z r18 95w I'm not a tire guru but they look clean and good enough for me... My dilemma now is which one I can sell to get money for my wedding in November... is it worth it to sell the Aspecs for more or sell the stocks for less obviously and be happy with the Aspecs...
I have the Aspec black chromes on now and I'm getting pics up... sorry guys, I've been working for the last 6 days...
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I really don't know how much to get rid of my Rims + Tires + TMPS 07 TLS Stocks with the michelin tires that acrura puts on. I just got the Aspecs on with a Riken Raptor ZR tire 235 40z r18 95w I'm not a tire guru but they look clean and good enough for me... My dilemma now is which one I can sell to get money for my wedding in November... is it worth it to sell the Aspecs for more or sell the stocks for less obviously and be happy with the Aspecs...
I have the Aspec black chromes on now and I'm getting pics up... sorry guys, I've been working for the last 6 days...
I really don't know how much to get rid of my Rims + Tires + TMPS 07 TLS Stocks with the michelin tires that acrura puts on. I just got the Aspecs on with a Riken Raptor ZR tire 235 40z r18 95w I'm not a tire guru but they look clean and good enough for me... My dilemma now is which one I can sell to get money for my wedding in November... is it worth it to sell the Aspecs for more or sell the stocks for less obviously and be happy with the Aspecs...
I have the Aspec black chromes on now and I'm getting pics up... sorry guys, I've been working for the last 6 days...
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why is it so difficult to find images of aspec stuff and all these rims online? It's kind of ridiculous. You would assume that acura would want to move these things because it could keep their costs down and bring additional profits. It isn't like they move that many cars at any dealership...
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Ramrod it is all in what you will be happy with and still be married. I have the stock 17" wheels on my TL-S and it is better than the ones it came with, but I only did that temporarily. I figure I can get around 700. for the rims and tires and then upgrade to the A-Specs. I am not familiar with the tires you have on your A-Specs. I know I want to get some and am just continuing to look until I find the right ones. Are yours brand new? Post the pictures as soon as you can!
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