OK, I'm in a predicament. My stock tires are shot and I need to make a decision as to whether get snows on stock and get new wheels and summers. I can't decide whether I want to spends on the $$$ on all that, rather than get Conti DWS on the stock OEM wheels.

Basically this revolves around whether I should stick with the OEM rims long term or replace them with something better looking.

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

Keep the OEM's. The honeycomb Type S wheels say "Type S". Get your DWS tires, stay OEM with the wheels and enjoy.

 

The OE wheels have definelty grown on me. I don't love them, but I do like them.

TL-S should've come with 18" wheels though. imho.

 

Agreed if A-Specs have them then why not Type S's .

 

I'm glad the type s wheels are 17's and not 18's. It makes the type s wheels 4-5lbs per wheel lighter than the a-spec wheels, giving it a performance advantage.

 

Probably the worst wheel design Honda has ever had.

 

I don't mind them. I use them now for my winter set though and have a nice set of 18" Ronjon Legends for summer.

 

Waffles belong on a plate:


lol jk. I'm not really a fan of them, or do I care about them. So I guess I'm neutral.. If they came stock with the car then so be it. I personally wouldn't spend money to purchase them when I can get better looking aftermarket rims.

 

When I first bought my ASM Type-S, I didnt like the wheels at all, I prefered my 2006 OEM TL wheels MUCH more. After I lowered my car 1.5" all around and tinted the windows the car looked MUCH BETTER. Enough to LIKE THEM

 

+1,457,992

I wish they came with 18's...

I also wish somebody from the aftermarket world would realize this, and reproduce them in 18's. They'd make a killing.

 

OEM's

 

I like them and I especially like them as my winter setup with my General articmax winter tires mounted on them. It is the best winter wheel setup for the TL

 

^^^ I agree with you.

 

you think they would make a killing making 18" waffles? haha you mad BRO

There is an aftermarket wheels that looks very similar to stock 04-06 wheels star design, and they come in 18s. Google "fifteen52"

 

I would LOVE to see the same 2006 OEM 17" wheel in a 19" version with super bright silver paint.

 

Lol, i my waffles especially when they are nice and fresh

 

i think the type s wheels are the best stock wheels honda ever made

 

I will never, EVER again add more weight to a car that isn't sitting on the springs. That being said it is very unlikely I will ever put a larger wheel on my car, even the ultra rare and always in demand Gunmetal 8.5s. If the wheel/tire combo isn't lighter than stock, count me out.

Some people blow my mind... dropping the car, changing to 19s or 20s... the larger wheel will negate some of their drop and on top of that the added unsprung weight will make the car drive like a wagon full of bricks... sure it looks badass but I think it's more harm than good in every other aspect.

On a another note I've discovered the waffle wheels still look fairly clean even when they are filthy!

 

Just purchase an 07 Type-S and i absoultely hate the wheels.

Going to sell them very soon to buy something aftermarket.

 

I'd be happy to take a set of Type-S wheels off any of the people who hate them.

 

Guys, look for Type S wheels for sale in the Acurazine Black Market.

 

awesome rims, I see so many other non tl's rocking them lol

 

Aspec > 07-08 Base > 04-06 Base > Type S.

 

In my opinion, the type s wheels are the best looking OEM wheel made for the TL. From a performance perspective, it is also the best choice.

04-06 = 24.5 lbs
type s = 22.5 lbs
a-spec = 27 lbs

I saw another thread where people were putting 19 inch SUV (RDX) wheels on their TL's which weigh 29.2 lbs

Lighter wheels will give you better acceleration, braking, mpg, and your suspension will perform better. I don't understand why anyone would put heavier than stock wheels on their car which will hurt performance.

 

I love the way they look. Plus you dont' have to cleam them as much from bake dust because no one will notice since it's already dark!

 

love my type s wheels!!..

 

SAME!