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Does anyone know the value of a set of TL 5-spoke wheels with tires? I do not know the exact specs or condition of the tires yet or the condition of the wheels. I will post that info when I get it. Someone on V6p is offering me a set in trade for the grams therefore, I figured I would ask you guys Good deal or no?

Depends on the tires on them and which TL wheels they are and the condition of both.  Tehcnically, all the TL wheels are 5 spokes.  I'm assuming these are not the TL-S wheels or the split 5 spokes.

There was someone selling these wheels on g7a. They were going for $450 with decent tread left.

Mike are you talking about these?

(http://www.wheelcollision.com/wccpix/71749.JPG)

^^^ Thats correct J-dub those are the ones he is wanting to trade. The wheels are flawless and two of the tires he said he will replace. I am tired of having the grams just siting in storage and not being able to use them. Therefore, I told him how about we trade wheels for wheels he keeps his tires and I keep mine, and he covers shipping on his end and mine. The tires on hisare 235/45-17 and he is way lower than me. Do you guys think a 245/45-17 will give me any fitment issues?


Thanks
-Big Mike

That's not a bad deal if he pays for shipping both ways.  I had 245/45/17's on my TL wheels on my sedan and didn't have any issues.  I know that Thien has 245/45/17's on his coupe.  I think he's lowered on S Techs or H Techs (forgot which ones), and I know he doesn't have any problems with fitment.  You may want to hit him up about that.

damnit Tim you beat me to it!


I don't think I've seen a silver coupe with TL rims.

I've seen a few.  They look pretty good.  The TL wheels look better on 7th Gen Accords than they do on TLs.

I think SableSal had Tl wheels on his and I think he ended up painting them too. Sounds like a good deal to me too Big Mike.

Thanks for the input guys. I will hit up thein and see if he has any fitment issues, Soon I plan on cutting half a coil of the sprints to give me a little more lower stance.

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From the person you spelled his name wrong.

Curse you Mike.  

Let us know how the deal goes. Def would look bad ass.



I know some people do this but I would not reccommend cutting your springs Mike.  But thats another topic for another time :)

Sorry Thien, I always forget the spelling of your name, honest mistake. And if they do get cut, it will only be temporary as in a few months until coilovers are obtained

Mike, do not cut your springs.  It's ghetto as hell and very unsafe.  Please, do it right or don't do it at all.  Just be patient and wait for coil overs.  If you do cut your springs, I will chastise you forever.

I think my mind is made up now, You guys all say no go.. Therefore it is a no-go. Tim, How low are you? And how much negative camber are you running to fit the 245's?

Here's the thing Mike.  I use my TLs with 245s as my winter wheels, so I'm not completely dumped when I have them on my car.  On top of that, coupes can run a lower offset than sedans.  Here's the truth about my set up though.  When I have my TLs (17x8 +45 w/245/45/17) on, I usually have a 1 finger gap and I believe that I have my Basics are about 3/4" from the bottom thread.  With my Buddy Clubs (18x7.5 +42 w/235/40/18) on, I am all the way down on my Basics.  I keep within OEM spec for my camber (0º in the front and -1º in the rear).  I also have my fenders pulled, but I have not modified my quarter panels.

I'm glad to hear you're not going to be cutting your springs.

Hmmm.... Right now, as I sit, I have 1 finger between stock wheels and rear fenders and roughly 2.5 fingers in the front. If I do not have any fitment issues then I will roll on them until I get coilovers. Then, my trading gene will kick in and I will probably sell them and start looking for a set similar in appearance but stronger than a set of Rota G-forces in gold/shiney bronze

Please no!!  Don't buy Rotas unless you like rims that crack on the first pothole you accidentally smack.

I did not say buy rota's, You already deterred me from buying rota's. Trust me Tim, I know better. i said I want wheels similar in appearance yet stronger than the Rota G-forces. I highly disagree with Rota's dependability, but at their price, you really cannot expect much

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/MRROLO150/IMG_2842.jpg)

would tl aspec 18x8 45offset fit sedan?
i assume i wont be able to lower much

Take a look at ADI's sedan. He's not running TL A Spec's but the wheels he has have similar specs.

Thx Rolo!  

Anytime Jeremy.. :)  

That coupe looks really nice!

RoLo, I officially Hate you right now, That looks so sick I want yeller fogs and my TL wheels so bad now ... But I did get the CF hood on today

My car is currently sitting exactly like Jesse's coupe right now on TLs and Eibach sportlines. I love the TLs!

Well Guys i went with something a lot different lol but I absolutely love these new wheels. I finally got rid of the grams. I traded them for a set of ADR M-sports wrapped in Nexen 245/45-18 tires they are 18x8.5 +35
Teaser: (http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/08accord24/0609091352.jpg)

Might want to change tire size. Its going to throw off your speedometer by a good bit. I'm iffy on the +35 offset, but we will have to wait until they are on the car.

I have had the same thoughts ThIen (I spelled it right that time!!) If they do fit the rears should be a really snug fit but the fronts should not have many problems if any. We will just have to see

That capital "i" looks an awful lot like a lowercase "L".  Just saying...

Mike, you going to just get the fenders rolled or both rolled and pulled???   ...you really like 245's and low offset, don't you?

Hmm, it sure does. Mike, you are on a very thin line there my friend.

Who is THLEN?

I capitolized the I to put enphasis* on the factthat i spelled his name right and i love a 245 tire. Fenders will more than likely be rolled using the 2nd paycheck of next month

You can use a 245 tire but a 40 sidewall would be closer to stock diameter I believe (at least for my sedan)

I don't recommend a 245/40 size tire...your overall diameter will be off by 1 inch.  Go with a 235/45 or 245/45 tire.

Depends if its an 17 or 18. If its a 17, then yes it will be off on your overall diameter. The 18 will be close to the overall diameter.

235/40 R17 = OD: 24.4
245/40 R17 = OD: 24.7
235/45 R17 = OD: 25.4
245/45 R17 = OD: 25.7
235/45 R18 = OD: 26.3
245/45 R18 = OD: 26.7
245/40 R18 = OD: 25.7
235/40 R18 = OD: 25.4

205/65 R15 = OD: 25.5 (Accord LX)
205/60 R16 = OD: 25.7 (Accord EX, EX V6 Automatic)
215/50 R17 = OD: 25.5 (Accord V6 6-speed)

As you can see by the OD chart. The 245/40 R18 is a better choice then the 235/45 or 245/45 R18.

Tire Lesson 101 Courtesy of Thien

You are right about a 18" wheel. I thought he was talking about a 17" wheel....hence the title of this thread "TL Wheels"