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Old 12-22-2010, 02:23 AM
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Help Me decide ASPEC CHROME 18inch?

Well its time to upgrade my shoes. Want to get the aspec look. Which one is a good type/Deal
Which one you all recommend. input/thoughts


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...ries#vi-ilComp

$299 for for a full set Wtf looks like aspec CHROME with acura emblems?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ac...Q5fAccessories

$600
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Actually, neither. Both are only 7.5" wide and 55 offset. Not stating you can't use them, but when installed on the TL, the outer part of the wheel would have moved inwards 5/8". To get it back out, spacers would be needed and as it is more than 5 or 6 mm, Ichiba spacers are a good choice at @ $135/ pair.
Stick with something that has the correct specs.
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I just got some of the silver painted 18X7 and could not be happier- I dont think I would like them at 7.5 width and the chrome will wear on you.............that is unless you dig chrome.
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I just got some of the silver painted 18X7 and could not be happier- I dont think I would like them at 7.5 width and the chrome will wear on you.............that is unless you dig chrome.

you have any pics i can see...
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Originally Posted by Turbonut
Actually, neither. Both are only 7.5" wide and 55 offset. Not stating you can't use them, but when installed on the TL, the outer part of the wheel would have moved inwards 5/8". To get it back out, spacers would be needed and as it is more than 5 or 6 mm, Ichiba spacers are a good choice at @ $135/ pair.
Stick with something that has the correct specs.
wow i did not know that. Would it look like really bad. I have the stockies right now 5 spoke and they look like shit. I really need to upgrade.
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Aspecs FTW!!!!!

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Originally Posted by 07TLTypeS420
Aspecs FTW!!!!!

same as mine WDP. Are these 18X7 or 18X8
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Originally Posted by Soltex05
same as mine WDP. Are these 18X7 or 18X8
I'm almost positive they are 8" ... I got pictures of the back of my rims somewhere I'll find them and post em up
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Here is mine
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Mine are actually 8 inches
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Please don't do the chrome!
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Everyone's taste is different, but chrome is the best, unless you want a wheel that looks discolored all the time e.g. TLS wheels, and depending on the method of application, they won't show brake dust (PVD Coated).
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I'll tell you what...chrome on WDP is the shit...I get maddddd compliments...I'm not sayin I would throw any other chrome joints on my car, but the chrome aspecs are serious on my whip.

+1 im with turbonut....everyones taste is different.
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Originally Posted by Ch33sE1
Please don't do the chrome!
yeah but i cannot find ehe ebony ones for that cheap.

Still looking for someoone with A 18X7 rims. Want to see before i pull the trigger
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still waiting for the answer.. How bad or good do the 18x7 look???
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Check with the vendor. A-Spec wheels were never chrome plated from the factory. The factory finish is called "chrome look" and it is painted to look like chrome. In the sun, they can look like chrome but in the shade it is more obvious they are not. The 18 x 7 1/2 wheels were designed for the 1st gen TSX. The offset on this wheel is going to be off for a 3rd gen TL.
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Originally Posted by SweetJazz
Check with the vendor. A-Spec wheels were never chrome plated from the factory. The factory finish is called "chrome look" and it is painted to look like chrome. In the sun, they can look like chrome but in the shade it is more obvious they are not. The 18 x 7 1/2 wheels were designed for the 1st gen TSX. The offset on this wheel is going to be off for a 3rd gen TL.

you mean by offset, they will not fit or look like shit??
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