TheJosey

I hope everybody has a fun and safe weekend. Don't drink and drive! And if you party in Cornelius...don't! Haha. Cops are strict up there ;-)

CLtotheTL32

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Even though I'm about an hour south of Raleigh, it's absolutely gorgeous outside. I can only imagine how nice it is in Charlotte.

tommyg55

It's kinda crappy here in Wilmington. Overcast and humid probably going to storm soon

CLtotheTL32

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Gross.

Btw Tommy, no worries about the suspension. We can meet up another time

97CL_NC1102

Loving the weather...went to pull-a-part and didnt find a whole lot for my car but i did manage to swipe an extra VC...although this stripping process sucks.

tommyg55

Yepp but still out by the pool drinking until the rain comes..

Okay great I just don't want you to think I've forgotten!


Btw... For all those interested in boxing and college football what do you predict for today's matchup between Texas a&m and bama? And for mayweather be canelo?

tommyg55

Alright so heres a noob question since I've never bought aftermarket wheels before...

I'm going to be needing new tires soon so i figured that it might as well be the time to get new wheels so i don't have to buy two sets of tires. I think I'm going to buy a set of lm reps 19x8.5 with 35mm offset... what size tires do you guys recommend for these? Im not into the whole idea of having a super stretch so just a regular fitting tire would be optimal.

CLtotheTL32

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245/35/19

The_GPW_AP2

This. 245 on a 8.5j is basically square depending on the exact tire make/model. If you really wanted to, 255 is also acceptable on 8.5j. I cannot speak to the downstream effects as far as clearance/fenders are concerned

CLtotheTL32

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+35 is only 10mm more aggressive than stock, so a 245 should be fine. I've run both 235s and 245s on my 18x8.5 A-Specs with no issues but rubbed in the rear with the 245s when I added spacers and dropped the offset to +25

chill_dog

This. I had 245/35/19 on x8.5 +32, and there was plenty of room. Even if the car had been slammed, there wouldn't have been an issue.

tommyg55

Gracias to all...would you guys recommend getting my fenders rolled?

tommyg55

I know i should probably be asking all this in the wheels/tires section but i feel like id be getting a hazing for questions already being asked haha


also could you guys give me your opinions on these two.... ones hyper silver the other is hyper black

the hyper silver ones are 19x9.5 with a +20 offset so not sure if that would be a big deal or not but all help is appreciated


http://www.ebay.com/itm/LM-STYLE-19X9-5-20-SILVER-W-BLACK-CAP-ACURA-TOYOTA-LEXUS-NISSAN-INFINITI-HONDA/161094086815?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D17847%26meid%3D1315330428827926167%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D8208%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D161106144644%26

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LM-STYLE-19-INCHES-19X8-5-HYPER-BLACK-REDCAP-ACURA-HONDA-LEXUS-TOYOTA-NISSAN-KIA-/161106144644?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item2582acad84&vxp=mtr
and obviously id be poppng out the bbs caps for the stock acuras haha

ACCURATEin

Good god those things are super inexpensive!! That's awesome.

CLtotheTL32

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19x9.5 +20 is pretty aggressive. With those specs, the wheels are 1.5" wider AND 25mm more aggressive than your stock wheels. You'll have to roll fenders and run narrower tires.

tommyg55

I dont mind rolling fenders my buddy here has a roller and can do that for free, narrower tires meaning 235-225? whats the disadvantage/advantage to narrower tires?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

You'll probably need a 225. There's no real disadvantage besides less rim protection from curbs and such. I'm running a 215 on my 8.5" width A-Specs and haven't had any issues.

tommyg55

Yeah haha hopefully the price of tires wont be too bad

tommyg55

Okay sweet!! Im so stoked but now its just a tease cause i have to wait for my tires now to get worn down a bit more to justify the purchase to my pops

tommyg55

But wait which color do you guys think would be better with my AM? Ive seen so many with the all silver so i thought the hyper black would be good but I'm so indecisive I cant decide because they both look good

ACCURATEin

I've been buying all of my tires recently on ebay so check there. It will be hard to beat their prices if you go elsewhere.

CLtotheTL32

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I like the silver since your car is a darker color.

ACCURATEin

Yeah I would do the silver.


This website is dangerous isn't it?!

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Tommy, it's time for the A-Spec kit too

ACCURATEin

Yes I think it is time for that. Oh wait, i'm not Tommy.

tommyg55

Awesome!will definitely check when the time comes


Okay haha thats where my head was going just wanted some reassurance i was picking correctly i guess

YESS!!!!!! My bank account depletes daily as i find something small that i want for my car haha..

Not to mention all i do is sit on Azine during class and while I'm at the library....




A-Spec is definitely happening soon. Ive been doing some Craigslisting for it to try to get it off a used car for cheaper than the group buy because my bumpers need to be repainted too so i figured my dad would be more willing and not freak about dropping $750 on something else... But it will happen i promise!!


I want to clear my headlights out so bad it drives me nuts

97CL_NC1102

That last wheel looks like Private LM reps

tommyg55

But I wont have to run any camber kits or anything like that with the 9.5 +20's will I?

CLtotheTL32

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You might not HAVE to, but I would suggest you do. They give better adjustability for both camber and toe.

tommyg55

Ah damnit was really hoping to avoid that seeing as thats extra $$$ that i could spend on something else.. aka aspec kit

CLtotheTL32

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Get the wheels and take it for an alignment. If your shop can get it close to factory camber specs with 0 toe, you don't need a kit.

tommyg55

Got it

My friend here says theres a really good shop that has an in-ground rack and the guy is really anal about it and wont leave it .1 off so ill try there first... And if that doesn't work out ill see if i can get one of the race shops in mooresville to do it.


or maybe ill just get the 19x8.5 with +35 offset in the silver... I guess i didnt see those earlier i must have overlooked them... probably will end up going that route.

FlushTL_S

Hello Local 704 Acurazine People , Just wondering is UNCC still a established meet every Tuesday ? & Hey Tommyg55 those Hyper Silver LM Reps are a Option for My 2G NBP Type S .. Do you think the quality of the wheels will be Crapy since there so inexpensive ???

tommyg55

I really dont know and i dont want to think so.. the reviews for the ebay seller are 100% so i should think not

chill_dog

Got my windows tinted today...still no pics .

tommyg55

Lol I haven't posted a single pic of my car since the first day I got it... Maybe once I get wheels I'll start a progress thread

Damnit guys you've got me on azine in class again

ACCURATEin

No worries Jack, you still have 23 more months to go before you should make a thread.


The side markers look great on my TL, thanks again.

ACCURATEin

I'm telling you..it's a dangerous website. If you aren't addicted yet, you should go ahead and leave. haha

tommyg55

Oh I am. I was listing mods 4 months before I even had my car... all from surfing azine during class... I just wish there was more hours in the day for me to get a job to pay for more car parts

chill_dog

I'm just never in a good place to take pictures . When I think about it, it's either in the garage or sandwiched between cars at work. By the time I get home tonight, it'll be dark. Can't win sometimes.


I'm sure they do. They're a necessity, in my opinion. Glad you're enjoying them!