petdocmb

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a set of aspec 18" chrome finish rims for my 07 TL type S. As I understand, they have to be an 8" width to fit over the Brembos up front. An Acura of Peoria always has the set with TPMS sensors listed on ebay for $1683, but I'm wondering if anyone else has found a new set cheaper elsewhere. I don't need the TPMS sensors. I do not want to trade my oem rims or purchase used ones. Only want new.

Here's the rim:

Predatorbird

You can find used A-Specs in the black market all day. Even if you get them refinished, it will still be cheaper than spending almost $1700 on them.

k1x

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Maybe actl05 can get you some pm him

petdocmb

I did consider this, but this could end up costing more in the end. I've seen guys on here selling them for $800 for the set (and that's with curb rash). Then there's shipping costs (around $100). As for refinishing them, I live in the same city as one of the rimdoctor.com shops. They get $125 per wheel to restore. That's $1400 total. So it's a couple hundred bucks less. While it's a savings, there is still some risk. If the rim I buy is bent or out of round, then I'd have to buy another one. No guarantees on black market. That's why I want to go new.

KJ TL-S

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I bought mine off the black market. Turned out, 3 of 4 were bent. For $400, had all 4 of them straightened out and powdercoated, may as well be new a specs. Seller was unaware of the bends, but split the cost with me. And to be honest, you can't beat a powdercoat finish, nice and durable. Hell, I've bought nearly all my mods from the black market, and had all good experiences

Predatorbird

I just hate to see you spend so much money for wheels that are NOT worth that kind of money. There are a lot more aftermarket wheels you can buy for less (18'' & 19'') that will have better fitment and don't require spacers to push the wheels out for a better look.

Ultimately it's your money and car, but a new set of Gunmetal 8.5's aren't worth that much IMO.

KJ TL-S

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Agreed. Even at $1,000, you start to look to see what else may be available.

CLtotheTL32

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Check Craigslist. That's where I found mine.

NetoAzul

imo A-spec wheels look ok, but not worth $1700. and chrome wheels are outdated.

petdocmb

If I were to buy the aspec 18" x 8" rims, why would I need spacers? It's supposed to be a direct fit. I like the style of the chrome aspecs and the fact that they are made in Japan. I have looked into aftermarket rims for other vehicles I've had in the past. A lot of the ones that cost less are made in China. Definitely not looking to buy rims from China.

KJ TL-S

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Spacers are only "required" if you are going for a better fitment. After a drop, any stock Acura rims will look a little sunken in due to the weak offset. 15mm front and 20mm rear is pretty much the standard size most people use.

petdocmb

Oh ok. So I should be good as my tl isn't dropped and I don't plan on it. So they should look natural on my car right?

CLtotheTL32

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petdocmb

Yeah the aspec rim style has been around since 04, but I don't think they're necessarily dated. Bell bottoms are dated. Big hair is dated. The aspec chrome look is unique and to me, visually more appealing than stock and other aftermarket rims.

CLtotheTL32

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It's your car! Do what you think is best

I'm a bit biased since I have A-Specs but I think they are clean and classy wheels. Plus if you decide that you don't like the chrome finish, you can have it sandblasted off and the wheels redone in a different color

George M. Rankin

https://detroitwheelandtire.com/acur...2007-2008.html

I just ordered 4 of these last week. Ordered on Thursday and they arrived at my house last night. They look great. The "grey" color is gunmetal. They came with centercaps and are ready to mount. I will post pics once I get them installed.

Total our the door was around $750. They have an ebay store as well. That's where I found them.

CLtotheTL32

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Congrats

6SPD_TWINZ

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That's not bad.. Almost like BM prices

paperboy42190

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theres a guy on the BM selling 4 new 8.5" gunmetal aspec rims for $850 in the east coast...why dont you get those?

George M. Rankin

Got them installed last night. Looks pretty good!

CLtotheTL32

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Pictures!

George M. Rankin

Guess I dont have enough posts to add pictures yet. :/

Here is a link of a pic I took this afternoon after I got her cleaned up.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3163/img2512pn.jpg

CLtotheTL32

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Looks great!

George M. Rankin

Thanks! I got her about 6 months ago. Been trolling here for a while. Guess I need to post more

KJ TL-S

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Here you go! You just need to add image tags around the link, as in [IMG]hyperlink[/IMG]

Car looks great!

petdocmb

Thanks for the input. Got lots of suggestions on where to get the gunmetal wheels, but I really wanted the chrome. I finally found a set of new (not reconditioned) a-spec chrome rims for $799 + $125 shipping. Got them from a place called midwest wheel and tire. They arrive tomorrow.

Chad05TL

What do you mean out dated? Toyota Corolla's have them! haha Actually, here is a sad thought.. Corolla's also have DRL's.. now that's an insult!