CharmRoze_LB4

Hey fellow members I need help on finding the perfect rims for my TL I've been on a few wheel sites and I found like 2 that I'm eehhh about but nothing that screams out saying "hey look at me don't you want to roll around in this?" LOL but if you guys know of any sites or specialty shops that you guys recommend please help a sista out. Preffer gun metal or matte grey with polish lip ...Thank you all and if you can post pics that would be great

SharksBreath

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how much coin do you have to drop on wheels/tires?

rockstar143

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Yeah, need budget. Plus, very subjective, obviously.
Check out XXR's...a lot of syles and pretty cheap.

john_wrap

get SharksBreath's wheels...i am

i think the F14's are the best looking wheels i've seen on a TL in awhile

i think dtown has 'em too...

SharksBreath

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^dtown is who convinced me to get these. as soon as i saw them on his TL, my mind was made up.

john_wrap

^^chain effect i guess cause i saw them on urs and that's what convinced me...lol

swoosh

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low budget: enkei, xxr....brands that sell for cheap but the rims last long
higher budget: volk racing, rays, etc....

pwr2panda

tsw nurburgrings are a pretty close match to those forgestar f14s...def are hot...my fav are the enkei rpf1 with beefy tires...love that look.

CharmRoze_LB4

Thanks Guys I wish I had saw all of these posts earlier...=/ my impatient self decided on the xxr 962 I did choose the F14's at first and the Mujen was my 2nd but somehow ended up with the XXR's lol and I dropped about 1100 chips for wheels and tires... was that too expensive?

jwr0ng626

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What size did you get?

no, tires were probably ~ 500-600 and wheels were prob 500-600.. so not bad

john_wrap

i agree that the nurburgrings are some pretty hot wheels but the diff in price between the two is only like ~$500 so i cannot see justifying getting the nurburgrings over the f14s (if cost is the only barrier). obviously if u like the nurburg's better anyway then ur golden. i just think the f14 is such a hot wheel...

SharksBreath

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you would have spent quite a bit more if you went with the f14's.

f14's...$1560 shipped
tires...$600 shipped
tpms...$100 shipped

either way, doesnt matter...you have wheels/tires heading to you! congrats! post pics when you get them mounted.

specs?

john_wrap

^^whoops...didn't read the part where OP got wheels already! that was fast!

anyway, yes, congrats OP!

CharmRoze_LB4

JWrong626 I got 19's It seemed like a perfect size lol but I'm relieved that the price seems about right yaye that's good news thank you

CharmRoze_LB4

SharkBreath thanks =) and I will post pics I'm still debating if I should lower it too ..only problem is I hate the scrapes and there is too many pot holes where I'm from haha

CharmRoze_LB4

John_Wrap thank you for that picture tease haha now I'm like drowing in regret LOL jk but thank you hopefully the xxr will be just as good looking

CharmRoze_LB4

Waiit BTW what does OP stand for?

jwr0ng626

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Original Poster, topic starter, the main man on top

SharksBreath

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i would most definitely lower your car to compliment the new wheels. it makes or breaks the overall appearance.

invest in some coilovers for adjustability. i have megan coilovers and i love them. can adjust height and soft/firm ride quality to my liking.

roads are bad everywhere, you just need to be careful out there.

swoosh

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^^^ I agree with sharky here....

You have 3 options here:

1> Springs: will give you about 1.5-2" of drop depending on the springs. Cheapest of the 3 options. Ride will be the kinda the same as stock
2> Fully adjustable Coilovers: This will give you height adjust-ability and dampening adjust-ability....Really good if you track your car and its your daily driver....you can set it to stiff on track days and soft for long road trips....most Expensive option....
3> Coilovers: I went with this choice....it will help you get the drop you want....you can raise it up when you go on a trip and drop her back down as you want....this setup is kinda stiff but not really stiff and not really soft....Fits most people's budget....

CharmRoze_LB4

Ohh LOL. Jwr0ng626 haha thanks I learn somethiing new everyday

Sharkbreath oooo I think I'm going to consider those coilovers... true ugly streets everywhere lol just got to learn to avoid them hahah thanks again

DaChef320

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nice choice on wheels be sure get some Tein SS coils

CharmRoze_LB4

Thanks Swoosh so coilvers it is .... do you know where I can get some affordable ones ??

Dizazndood320 thank you and as for the coils is Tein the best one?

john_wrap

i would say that the best coilovers for the TL are BC Racing

BC coils and Megan coils are made in the same factory however some components on Megans use lesser quality material.

Tein is a good product and they ride well (this is what I have) but they don't offer the independent ride height adjustment (referring to the ability to adjust the ride height without affecting the spring compression amount). they also don't come with top mounts so you will need to swap out your old top hats or purchase new ones.

If I had to do it all over again, I would get BC Racing coils without question. However....that is just my opinion.

swoosh

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OP check the BM (black market)

someone is selling their stuff on there all the time....you might just get some Tein SS for cheap....just saying LOL

CharmRoze_LB4

Thanks GUYS you all are AWESOME!!!! My wheels are arriving tomorrow I'm so excited hehe pics will be posted soon.. after I browse the black market hahahha