DejaVu85

Im looking at getting rims for my 04 TL SSM.

My budget isn't too high for this so im trying to stick around $1600-$1700CDN for everythin including tires and installation and etc.

The hasn't been lowered yet but it'll come around withing a few months after I get the rims. I'll only be lowering it 1.5".

So right now i'm looking at Enkei Imola Rims (black)
specs: 18x8 40 offset
Tires: Yokohoma Envigor 235/40/18

No my question is do any of you guys know a of a Rims that I could get that should fit into my budget with nicer rims?

I'd like Concave rims but haven't found anything withing my budget or liking.

Ricky Pounds

For that kind of money you have some very good alternatives, specially in black. You should check out the XXR site (526 &527, new), Tenzo site, Lorenzo wheels, TSW are a few alternatives. I am sure you will get more good feedback from the AZINE members. Good luck in your hunt!!

TLDude876

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xxr 527's are hottttt. I ordered a set last week but I wont get them until the end of April .

DejaVu85

Wow...I love the XXR 527's
I can't find no prices on the website..what em I looking at...btw I am in Canada!
Those come in 18x8.75.

Would those rims + tires be around $1600...these seem pretty expensive from the look of it.

I also like the ones

Jesstzn

The part that will kill him is he is uphere in CanaDUH and unless he has access to a US shipping addy the wheels/tire are pricy.

OP have you done a Google to find Canadian vendors? Like 1010tires.com or the likes ..

DejaVu85

1010tires.ca says currently unavailable.

anilhanda

If you're in Canada you can still order off wheelsnext.com, tirerack.com, discounttiredirect.com

and depending where you live (especially me!) you'll still save a wack load of cash ordering from those places.

DejaVu85

None of those website seem to even carry XXR :S
or im just blind or something.

Jesstzn

Did you order from them?

DejaVu85

nlmotoring.com is offering these Rims.

XXR 527
Subtotal: $496.80
Shipping & Handling: $284.20
Tax: $0.00
Total: $781.00

This is what I see at the checkout screen before I enter in my credit card information.

Now I have two questions.
Why is there no tax?
Would I get charged any more fees at etc? or is this the final price I'll be paying in total?

sorry im a newbie when it come to buying things online specially from the US.

Ricky Pounds

Go into google, tipe in the search bar xxr 526 & 527, hit enter and there ya go!!

anilhanda

DTD and TRack yes, Wheelsnext no. But I've heard if you call their 1-800 number they sort you out.

Let me know how it turns out!

NSXCessive

I've shipped tons of stuff from the U.S depending on which shipping c/o is bringing them over they will charge you tax (GST + PST) and possible duty (up to 6% outside NA) if not manufactured in North America. I try to broker my own shipments, in the case that I can't I usually try to use USPS, which translates to Canada Post -Xpresspost tracking # service once crossing the boarder.


I'm assuming wheels will be considered too big or too heavy to use USPS you'll have to use freight or ground. I'm assuming most companies in the U.S use UPS which I believe to be the worst into Canada. They like to double the taxes in duties and smoke and mirror fees so be weary using them. Freight & Ground alternatives are Bax Global, FedEX, DHL I believe they are better and also allow for self-brokerage options. Be sure to post pics of your new wheels

anilhanda

The tax is probably included in the shipping and handling. Usually S&H is about $100-$150 so the rest is probably the duty/GST PST HST or whatever your province has/enviro. fees. DTD/TRack do that anyway. Make sure to contact them before you pull the trigger, just to be safe. Ask them what generally happens with Canadian orders.

Also these are sick looking wheels! If they had silver I'd be pulling the trigger. I'm curious to see what Black Chromium looks like tho...

anilhanda

If you don't want to ship from the U.S. 1010tires.com sells your rim:

Chromium Black
Gold
Flat Black

RU_JELLY

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man those 527's are sexy. im kinda mad i just bought enkei ekm3s now

DejaVu85

I called a few local shops in my area;

Nextmod: $890 after taxes (2-3 weeks waiting)
TooFastMotors: $800 after taxes (4-6 weeks waiting)
1010tires: $967 + $65 shipping (only once available on the website)

Im assuming the two local shops just gave me a random waiting period and don't know that these rims are back logged at the moment. But I will be going with a local shop to avoid all these customs and etc. problems.

Anyone have an idea of what kind of tires I could get?
235/40/18
I got quotes for the;
Falken 452 - $900
Falken 912 - $740
Still trying to get a quote for the Yokohoma Envigor

I just need some tires that have good treadwear and don't cost me a too much.

Still trying to stay within my $1600-$1700 budget.

TLDude876

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Damn, tires are expensive in Canada. I got my 912's for $120 a piece installed last year.

DejaVu85

everything is soooo expensive here!!!!!!!!!!

DejaVu85

Okay I finally found the right price.
I found this guy on another forum but he seems pretty nice..
GBTires.com (samson)
He offered me the Rims for $770 taxes in ----now i'm debating between the Flat Black and Chromium Black?

Now which tires should I go with?
Falken 912 in 235/40/18 are $710/set tax-in.
Falken 452 are $800/set tax-in.
Kumho Ecsta ASX are $640/set tax-in.

anilhanda

If you're debating between those two colours, I'd suggest, not knowing how either looks on your particular car, the Chromium Black. I'm not a big fan of black wheels, since we see so many during the winter months it just reminds me of that shitty winter look.

Also for your tires, I'd recommend the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo from discounttiresdirect.com, for two reasons:

1) $760 shipped (edit: remove valve stems/warranty nonsense comes to 732), all-in to Canada
2) this review here put its in the no. 2 spot (just below the dunlop star tire) for top summer tires this year

TLDude876

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+1 on chromium black. It has that greyish gunmetal effect

Jesstzn

Go with the Kumho Ecsta ASX are $640/set tax-in.


I had them on my 18s and we have them on out 69 Camarao and are very pleased with the performance & wear .

DejaVu85

Just placed my order on the rims! Chromium blacks
Have to wait 6 weeks!!!!:s

I'm still thinking about the tires I think I'm between the hankook and the kumoho now, getting mixed feedbacks

TLDude876

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What size and offset did you get? As for tires do you track or push your car hard?

DejaVu85

I got them in;
18x8.75 with +35 offset

As for tires, I don't push my car hard or anything. Just do local driving and a lot of highway driving. Maybe once in a blue moon i'll push it for a few minutes but thats about it.

TLDude876

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In that case I'd go with the Kumho's

thegreatemperor

Awesome, can you post some pictures when you are done, I am looking update the oems on my TL.

anilhanda

Good job! I think you made the right choice, and I can't wait to see pics!!

Also, both those tires are great, you can't really go wrong.

DejaVu85

Just ordered the hankook v12 for 740 taxes in!!!
Will post pictures in about 6 weeks when they come in....
And after that i gotta drop my car by like 1.5' and everything shud look good

DejaVu85

Man...The shipping got delayed.
Expected to be here Mid/END of JUNE....:S:S:S

the fenda rolla

17x9 ET 45 Enkei RFP-1s with Hankook V12 EVO 255/40 Stock height (for now)...get them...you know you want them...

DejaVu85

my rims are finally coming in July 9th.
But now the hankook v12's are back-ordered and GB Tires guy suggested I could go with the Sumitomo HTRZ III.

They have a stiffer sidewall, quieter and do have slightly better dry grip (according to him)

Should I wait for the Hankook V12's or go with his suggestion?

DejaVu85

no responses????

veggiemonster

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future reference, wheeldude.com is rota/linea corse dealer located in Canada.

they even ship phofree!!!!!

DejaVu85

Any feedback between the two tires could help?

csmeance

The hankook V12's are pretty decent tires for what they are! Great pricing and good grip! However they won't get you through any snow that may come your way in canada; and if you already have a snow set I'd suggest rather than go with the V12's that you go with a better tire like the Continental DW.

You should be going with a 245/40/18 tire (slightly wider for more curb protection). The Continental DW are ranked #1 in their category (Max Performance Summer). The Sumitomo HTR Z II are ranked 15 (Ultra High Performance Summer) and the Hankook V12's are ranked 6 in Max Performance Summer. Also another tire you should look into is the Kumho Ecsta SPT, they are ranked 9 in Max Performance Summer and are fairly good tires.

DejaVu85

Rims are on the car!!!
Here are a few pictures of the rims, I haven't taken pictures of the rims on the car yet...i'll be adding that soon after this.

el.profe

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In for pics. Go with Continental DWS

igor13

Cant wait to see pics for this. How are the tires?