Mitch-S

Can't decide between these two. Which one would look best with a 2012 Bellanova White Pearl.

EKM3:
http://tireswheelsdirect.com/product...5351&ps=search

Raijin:
http://tireswheelsdirect.com/product...5680&ps=search


Also, I have the SH-AWD wheels and my tires are still in good shape. Can I use the stock tires on these wheels?

Thanks!

JT4

IMO these

potmilkz

none.

Mitch-S

haha. Thanks for your honesty.

Let me back track. Reason why I want to get these wheels is because I'm going for a dark/black wheel on a white TL.

My other option was to just paint/powdercoat my stock wheels but didn't want to go that route.

djtanveer

Raijin look better IMO

manutd

raijin looks better, and i had it on my tsx, it was 18x9.5 all around LOL it looked really nice though
here are some pics

Mitch-S

Thanks! That looks nice.

Mitch-S

So would this fit? 38m offset. Also, will I be able to use my stock tires?

manutd

yup it should be good to go, youll probably have a really mild lip due to the Michelin tires' construction but imo i would save up for something bigger! aftermarket 18' on this car will make it look really small! especially black! but if you really lower the car, and i mean lower it as in "slam" it then it will look nice.... I know its your ride but ive learnt things the hard way! you wouldnt want to spend more money next year on 19's or 20's But its up to you buddy!

DaChef320

iTrader: (1)

weak specs and too small

Mitch-S

I was just going with H&R springs. But you're right though. If I could, I would get Vossen CV3s but I have a second kid on the way so trying to just mod the car without spending too much. I can buy one of these wheels and then sell my stock ones.

I guess I'll wait it out.

Thanks.

c0mikal

i got 18 enkei raijins, with tanabe lowering springs. it does need to be slamed too look good.

Mr Marco

Raijin

Now's your chance to run some real summer rubber. Don't cheap out. There is nothing between you and the cold hard pavement besides the tires on your car. Make them the best money can buy.

Jackieee_TL

OP, just save up and do it right the first time would be my personal opinion.

Since you like the CV3's, and your tires on the stock wheels are in good condition. Just roll like that for awhile and then get the suspension, then wheels and tires, and be happy and done with it.

vivmike

I concur.

CerberusKy

iTrader: (1)

the EKM3 weigh 29 lbs... too heavy! The Raijin weigh 24 lbs, which I think is still to heavy for an 18 inch wheel. You should be able to find something affordable that weighs about 20 lbs per wheel.

AlexG_6MT

iTrader: (1)

If you still have a lot of tread left over on your OEM tires then I would just hold off until you need new tires. You will get better value this way as opposed to selling your OEM tire with your wheels.

Also you will have more options in wheel size if you are not limited by the OEM tires.

As for the two wheels - the Raijin is available in more sizes for the TL.

krislv

TSW Nurburgring