Hey guys.

I am in need of a bit of help. I found out one of my a-spec rims has a bend in it on my 05 tl, thus causing uneven tire wear and vibration.... I just replaced my tires and my shop informed me about the rim, so I need to identify the exact color/name of these a-spec rims to order the replacement.

I am not the first owner nor could I get the info from the first owner. So its an 05 TL AT. Originally purchased very late 04 or early 05. Came with the a-spec kit from the dealer. I am worried they might be the gunmetal rims, which are super rare especially if you’re looking for one rim. Hopefully they are hyper silver? Not sure if maybe I could call Acura directly and give them my VIN #, anyone know if I could and what number to call?

The following info was on the inside of the rim: 18x8jj +45 offset, SCP880A MSBDK B5DK enkei

Here are some pictures of the rims:









I just want to be sure about the color before I place and order. Thanks in advance for your help guys!

 

Real Gun metal wheels came out for the 04 TL with the specs of 18x8.5 You sir do not have those since your 18x8.0 It seems they still painted them gun metal though..

 

Those look like sparkle silver to me

 

+1 they are sparkle silver (I have a set of them as well)

 

These look like hyper silver (aka black chrome aka satin finish), not sparkle silver and not chrome look.

A picture of all three finishes including model numbers can be found in this thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/official-acura-spec-rim-part-list-3g-garage-d-088-a-598337/

 

Hmmmmmm. I didn't think they were shiny enough to be black chrome/satin but after looking at pictures of the sparkle silver, I'm starting to agree with Azurite.

 

Thanks for the replies guys. I ended up getting in contact with ACK and he determined the correct color for me.

 

It's hard to determine cus of the light. But most likely sparkle silver.

 

Do these have a tendency to bend or something? i was thinking about getting them but i dont want to if they aren't made with quality materials, or whatever... therefore causing them to bend easily.

 

They are made by Enkei, the same company that makes the stock 17" wheels, so they aren't made with crappy materials.

I've had my A-Specs for almost 3 years, hit all sorts of nasty potholes with them, and they are fine.