Almost ready to buy, what do you think?
02-19-2002, 03:19 PM
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WayTooManyAcuras
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Almost ready to buy, what do you think?
You guys have much more experience in this tire game than I do.
I have checked out a lot of info, and have come up with these choices.
I am currently looking at the 17x8 SSR Competition Wheels and
a set of Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Tires (215/50VR17).
I do not want a tire that needs to be replaced every year. I plan on getting a winter type tire for the TL-S rims to use in the winter.
Do any of you see a problem with this wheel or the tire size? Will it screw up my speedometer?
I can get both the wheels and tires from Tim, so that is cool.
What do you guys think?
:-jon
I have checked out a lot of info, and have come up with these choices.
I am currently looking at the 17x8 SSR Competition Wheels and
a set of Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Tires (215/50VR17).
I do not want a tire that needs to be replaced every year. I plan on getting a winter type tire for the TL-S rims to use in the winter.
Do any of you see a problem with this wheel or the tire size? Will it screw up my speedometer?
I can get both the wheels and tires from Tim, so that is cool.
What do you guys think?
:-jon
02-19-2002, 08:46 PM
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Personally, I just don't see the excitement with these rims. Yeah they're light, but I don't think they would look good on a 4-door. Lot's of CL owners have them.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
02-19-2002, 10:44 PM
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Not a bad looking wheel but I don't know if it's right for the TLS. I don't know how the price compares, but I like the SSR GT3 wheel much better (see pic below).
And I agree with StanMan. I have a 17x8 wheel w/ 225/50-17 Mich. Pilot Sport XGT Z4 and I think 215s would be too narrow. I'm not sure about 235s. I know they'll fit the wheel but I don't know if they'll rub. Others have had no problems with that width. I already have a set of BFGoodrich g-Force KDWS (235/45-17) but I haven't mounted them yet. I have gotten far more out of the Michelins than I expected -- almost 60000 miles!
Hope this helps.
And I agree with StanMan. I have a 17x8 wheel w/ 225/50-17 Mich. Pilot Sport XGT Z4 and I think 215s would be too narrow. I'm not sure about 235s. I know they'll fit the wheel but I don't know if they'll rub. Others have had no problems with that width. I already have a set of BFGoodrich g-Force KDWS (235/45-17) but I haven't mounted them yet. I have gotten far more out of the Michelins than I expected -- almost 60000 miles!
Hope this helps.
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02-20-2002, 07:47 AM
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WayTooManyAcuras
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This is a lot harder than I thought.
I guess I should try and find a place that has wheels in staock and look at them in person.......DUH!
:-jon
I guess I should try and find a place that has wheels in staock and look at them in person.......DUH!
:-jon
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