Hey guys, new AZ member here. I'm trying to find new wheels for my '08 WDP TL ( already fallen into the $$ pit ).
It's a toss up between the 18x8 Lorenzo WL19 and 18x7.5 RL-15. I need opinions from people who are more experienced than I! Give me anything you got.

-Stephen

 

First of all,theres tons of threads on wheels...do a search...secondly 7.5 width is too narrow....your stocks are a 17x8 et45...look at least at moving up to a 8.5 width...

 

Keep searching

 

whats your budget for wheels and tires? that will narrow it down alot

 

1k max. Don't want to get cheap with it, but my pockets aren't that deep either. I also want to go solid black to contrast the colors.

 

if you are willing to pay a little over your budget then id recommend the VarrsToen 2.2.2. Its basically a TE-37 Rep. Simple wheel and always looks good in black and the quality is good as well. you can get a moderately aggressive (ET 22ish) staggered setup for $1099. but that doesnt include tires

 

I would keep saving to open up more options. I hope you have kept in mind that while $1000 for wheels is a decent amount, you still have to pay for tires, mounting, balancing, and an alignment afterwards.

If I were you I would spend the $1000 on coilovers and rock the stock wheels until you save up again for wheels.

 

I say save a little more money then get wheels, or as Tyler said, get coilovers first with that budget. Stockies look good when lowered and spacers added.

 

Thanks guys. I did some research and I think I'll go with the coilovers. Probably the XLR8 ISC.

 

Get u some Teins:-)

 

I looked at the advance, but i think the XLR8s have more adjustability. The TIENs are a tad cheaper, have a longer track record, and everybody seems to run them, but I'm not sure. Enlighten me!

 

i was running TIENs before i made the switch to air. I had the basics which are discontinued but from what ive heard their newer line is much better than the generation of TEINS i had (basic/SS).

 

Or do what I did and get both at the same time and as you're doing the coils put the new wheels on and adjust to your liking.

Cali, I just installed the Tein Street Advance.

I heard great things about Tein constantly, very good quality, they rode great, ect. They are adjustable enough for the person not looking to slam the car and they have 32 way damping adjustment, which IMO is great but can be overwhelming as well, you'll be adjusting them constantly! Overall, I'm very happy with them

 

Thanks for the inputs. I don't think I can go any lower than 2", so I don't need that much adjustability. I'd probably be alright with the S/A or the S/S. Just want to be set up when I do get the new shoes. I know a guy who painted the stocks black on his RSX. It doesn't seem like a good idea because it went from gloss to matte within a matter of months, but he may not have done it correctly. Any thoughts on that?

 

He must not have done a clear coat over the black, resulting in dirt and such removing the gloss finish.

Personally I think the stock wheels look great untouched. If anything, get some spacers.

 

^ Already in my cart... Heard anything good/bad about A-Spec spacers?

 

A-Spec spacers?

 

Better to save and get something you REALLY want. If you settle for something now you'll regret it later on.

 

x2

 

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=26725639894

Did I miss something?

 

Ohh, don't get those confused with Acura. A-Spec (Acura) is the sport package for their cars.

That spacer you linked it just a company called A-Spec Wheels.

As for them, I haven't heard anything on them. It's best to research and then buy a set. I wouldn't cheap out on spacers, get a reputable brand

 

i have ichiba V2 spacers 15mm front/ 20 mm rear for my stockies and i like the fitment. easy bolt on to install

some have run akata spacer also. get spacers with pressed in studs