RDX 19" ACCESSORY WHEEL on 5AT TL
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RDX 19" ACCESSORY WHEEL on 5AT TL
In my search for 19" wheels, I randomly came across a set of brand new OEM 19" RDX Accessory wheels. They are now discontinued, so dealers are selling the set new for under $600 shipped. At less than half of what I was going to spend going aftermarket, this has me more than curious.
The wheel comes in "Chrome Look" and "Sparkle Silver." In some pictures the Silver looks bland and in some the Chrome Look seems super shiny.
I saw a few other old posts about putting them on a TL, but I have only seen it done in one pic. I think I'm going to do it, but I can't decide between the colors. It's for an anthracite 5AT. What do you all think?
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Chrome
Here I like the chrome, but when I see actual shots of them in the light, I don't like it as much...
The wheel comes in "Chrome Look" and "Sparkle Silver." In some pictures the Silver looks bland and in some the Chrome Look seems super shiny.
I saw a few other old posts about putting them on a TL, but I have only seen it done in one pic. I think I'm going to do it, but I can't decide between the colors. It's for an anthracite 5AT. What do you all think?
Silver
Chrome
Here I like the chrome, but when I see actual shots of them in the light, I don't like it as much...
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Got Em
I took the lowest ebay buy now price of $500 shipped and went to my local Acura dealership and surprisingly he matched it. The invoice has a list price of $525/wheel, so I'd say I got a pretty sweet deal. Based on the feedback and the pictures I've seen, I went with sparkle silver. One sweet thing I noticed is that it came with 6 (odd) TMPS sensors. Since I have an 04 which to my knowledge doesn't use TMPS
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Since I saved money on the wheels I decided to spend extra money on tires and got Toyo Proxes 4 245/35/19.
They are being installed Monday so I'll post pics soon after.
**MOD EDIT** (If you want to sell something, post a thread in the Black Market)
Since I saved money on the wheels I decided to spend extra money on tires and got Toyo Proxes 4 245/35/19.
They are being installed Monday so I'll post pics soon after.
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As long as it is 5AT. I had the dealer mount them to check (granted without wheels). I will know for sure Monday when they mount them. I have heard they won't clear Brembos on the MT though. FYI several dealerships are still listing these on ebay for around 500
FYI they are 19" 45+ 8"
FYI they are 19" 45+ 8"
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how much do these weigh?
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according to post #18, 25 lbs each...https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-tires-wheels-suspension-300/rdx-19-wheels-724194/
BTW Im sooooo close to buying these on ebay....
BTW Im sooooo close to buying these on ebay....
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Nice! Post your pics in this thread when you get them. I'll also note that my local dealer had a sign up selling them for $600, so this seems like a national thing. I got the last one at my place. Before everyone rushes to ebay, try your local shop and see if they have them and will match.
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Wow those wheels lookin nice on the tl, and for the that price I might just jump on a set, but want to see more pics from you guess who just purchased, they might need spacers though I think??
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i had to pull the trigger on these... the price was just too good to pass up! $535 shipped to my door! i have an 06 NBP/aspec and I decided on the sparkle silver finish. Can't wait till they come! OP, please post the pics of these wheels mounted, dying to see them on your car!
They look really nice on the RL!
They look really nice on the RL!
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My tires arrived today so I'm getting these mounted tomorrow. I'll be sure to post pics. I'm glad other members got to take advantage of this deal!
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Tires are my next move... ollie536, did you get a good deal on the proxes? and if so, where from??
cant wait to see your pics man! also, are you dropped on anything?
cant wait to see your pics man! also, are you dropped on anything?
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I am on stock suspension, so I know I will get posts telling me to drop. I am on absolutely terrible new england roads so I cant go any lower. Too risky.
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^^^, yeah i dont mind splurging a little on tires considering the wheel savings. I'm in the same boat as you man, no drop either. and i know exactly what you mean about new england roads. lived in boston for the past 27 years and only recently moved to dallas. only downside i have is i wont have an excuse anymore! looking to pick up the neuspeed super cup kit in the next few weeks.
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Teaser Pics
I just got back from the shop. Unfortunately the only camera I have on me is my Blackberry. I'm going to give the car a good wash and take real pics tomorrow. I'm happy with how it looks.
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oh hell yeah!! I've been waiting on these all day! they look dope man!! Definitely post more pics when you can! It would be nice to see some high res shots. close ups and far away. very curious to see how much of a wheel gap you have with the stock suspension. to be honest, it doesn't look that bad from these shots you posted, for some reason i was expecting a lot worse!
Now I cant wait till mine come in!
Now I cant wait till mine come in!
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Here's one more for you Tigga-also crappy but shows the side view a little better. I'll get the good pics up tomorrow night. I was afraid I wouldn't love the finish due to the name "sparkle" but it really looks good. Not nearly as flat as it looks in the stock photo.
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damn, looks sick!! I went with the chrome. I know its not the more popular of the two finishes, but I like it and I think it'll look good on my NBP. ill post pics when I get the wheels and get em' on.
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Sorry man. I had my camera with me yesterday morning and now it has gone missing. It's driving me crazy because I really want to post them. I'll borrow someones cam tomorrow if I have to.
As a side note, the car rides basically the same as with stock. The only thing I noticed is that it revs a little higher before changing gears-probably due to the increased weight. Mileage seems to be the same so far
As a side note, the car rides basically the same as with stock. The only thing I noticed is that it revs a little higher before changing gears-probably due to the increased weight. Mileage seems to be the same so far
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i was looking into weights yesterday... stock wheels are 23-24lbs each and as someone stated above the rdx accessory wheels are 25 lbs each... not a HUGE difference so i cant imagine that impacting your revs.
I'll keep an eye out on my end, my wheel should be shipping out today.
I'll keep an eye out on my end, my wheel should be shipping out today.
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Those look great man!
I like the style of the regular 18" A-Specs better, but I'm jealous that you have 19's.
I like the style of the regular 18" A-Specs better, but I'm jealous that you have 19's.
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I bought the chrome ones for my 06 Tl 6spd, dealer guaranteed they would fit, said they did their research before posting them on e-bay. Guess well see if they do when I get them.
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please post a picture as soon as you put them, thinking of buying the crome but i want to know how they look in the TL first !!