vadey23

I have an '07 base model TL and I was just told that two of the stock rims were bent and one to the point where it could not be balanced. I'm online looking for replacement rims and got to thinking I'd like to go with the darker colored Type-S rims rather than the base ones. It might be a no brainer of a question but would I be alright using Type-S rims on a base mode?

Thanks for your help in advance.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Yes.

the type-s rim will fit on the base tl no problem.

vadey23

Great, thanks.

I was on ebay and saw what looked like a pretty good deal. A set of four type-s rims actually being sold by a dealer in CA, packaged and untouched for $880.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^you could probably find it cheaper on craigslist.
but probably not unscathed, like those new ones from the dealer.

vadey23

Yeah, I'm not even 100% sure if I'm going to pull the trigger on them or not, but I just wanted to make sure they were compatible with one another. $880 is significantly cheaper than what they'd go for if I were to order them through Acura ($1240).

Also, if I were to buy the rims would they be able to take the tire pressure sensors off the current rims and use them on the new or would they "require" new sensors. I don't see why you couldn't just use the current ones.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you can re-use the current TPMS

SpiderX1016

If the sensors aren't broken and/or reading incorrectly then yes, you can swap them with no problems.

Predatorbird

I'm starting to think every Acura owner doesn't know how to park next to curbs. I've looked at used OEM wheels and every set has some serious curbage.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

^^^ If you can get OEM wheels at a down-low price, pick them up and have them refinished. It might be cheaper overall-in the long run.

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

I'd go with some A SPEC wheels.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ THIS

/thread

Predatorbird

That's the problem, people still want a lot for their scratched wheels.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ demand and supply mah man....

people dont pay anything for MINT base wheels....LOL....

3gstealth

iTrader: (2)

Get the type s wheels or something aftermarket. Aspec wheels are heavy. They will add 4-5 lbs per corner over the type s wheels.

Bankz

anx1300c

iTrader: (2)

This.

I bought my car when it was a year and a half old and they were all curbed. Got them refinished for $375 and they're still pretty much flawless, except for some light scuffing from guys who don't know how to mount tires.

And OP, if you're willing to drop $880, maybe consider going aftermarket. You can get some nice 18's for not much more. Of course then you'll need new tires as well.

quanaman

iTrader: (4)

Just get new wheels at wheelsandcaps.com

They're high quality aftermarket but brand new. You can get almost any wheel including aspecs for about 120 each. Free shipping if u buy 4 I think.

I believe member csmeance mentioned it somewhere. Definitely reliable wheels and good quality.

Rayray2188

Are the A spec wheels chrome? If so i think i have them and hate the chrome! Would love to find some type s wheels though!

sauceja

iTrader: (2)

For 900 you can find a load of wheels. You can also use Nissan g35 rim etc.... Look through wheel threads. type s rims are a nice stock rim but they a spec would be better. are you really worried about 4 pounds per room with a fat TL andyouhave an automatic not like it's super fast. You won't even notice the extraweight.

Acura604

Go with A-specs. Best OEM solution and the TL deserves 18" rims.