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Old 05-23-2019, 10:50 AM
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winter wheels

I need to get my 20" winter tires mounted (vs swapping out) to something by next winter. There seems to be a lot of brands of wheels
These are 'MSW' Type 49 (come in 18, 19 and 20")---anyone know anything about this brand? I can't say I have ever heard of them, but they cold be the biggest name in wheels for all I know.
Offset is +45...I recall that is within 5 of the stock so that should be fine
Center cap is included...assume I will reuse existing lug nuts and need to order TPMS
Comes in 2 colors but I think like the gray better.
Any thoughts otherwise... great looking wheels, horrible looking wheels, etc) I know it's my opinion/choice in the end that matters, but a second look never hurts.

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...9&autoModClar=
Old 05-23-2019, 11:19 AM
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You can't reuse existing Honda/Acura lug nuts with most aftermarket wheels, because the lug seat on the wheel is a different shape. Aftermarket are "cone seat" ( straight taper ), and Honda/Acura are "ball seat" (semi-spherical).

MSW is a big name in relatively low cost aftermarket wheels.

Whatever you get, I recommend painted only, not machined and clear-coated because the clear coat degrades relatively rapidly from road salt.

I have had good luck with refinished OEM wheels. Much lower cost than new OEM, this avoids the lug issue, and generally the wheels were higher quality than most aftermarket to begin with. But again, paint only for the best results. Hubcaphaven is a good source.

OTOH Tire Rack has been doing winter tire/wheel packages forever, and they will hook you up with what you need. They can supply compatible TPMS sensors, installed. And they will supply appropriate lug nuts. But if you are using existing winter tires, they can't mount them.

Otherwise, OEM TPMS sensors can be sourced for reasonable cost through the usual online Honda/Acura parts dealers, and a shop such as Discount Tire can put everything together and get you rolling. But make sure you order the correct TPMS sensors for your make and model. There have been many flavors for Honda/Acura vehicles.

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Old 05-25-2019, 09:08 AM
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Thanks. Hubcaphaven is interesting. Unfortunately no 20's at present.
Old 05-29-2019, 10:04 PM
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Looks like they have the charcoal colored ones from the A-spec. But at $289 each, you might be better off getting a set of 18" or 19" wheels and tires, and trying to sell the 20" winter tires. Or just get the cheap 20" aftermarket wheels.

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/25029/...800tjba00.html

I'm running 2nd-gen RDX 18" wheels for winter. They are no more fugly than the interwoven wheels the RDX wears for the other 7-8 months.

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/9281/a...700tx4a91.html

But I notice the interwoven wheels are cheap, for a 19" wheel. Funny that.

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/25028/...700tjba21.html
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