honda wheels for cheap?
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
honda wheels for cheap?
I need new rims for a bunch of reasons...
1. My current rims have almost 50K miles on them....they are getting scratched up and I'm sure the metal isn't perfect anymore (in fact I know it isn't on at least one rim - the tire on it loses air constantly because the rim and tire don't form a tight seal.
2. The roads where I live now suck and are beating the hell out of my tires and rims.
3. I now have the car in Michigan and it snows there.
17s and lo-pros aren't that cost-effective for me anymore nor are they the safest choice with the snow and all. And since this car is a daily driver and not a show car at all, I think I'm gonna go back to the stock look and get some Honda wheels or something....where can I get a good price on them and which ones should I get? I've never really looked for them before so I have no clue whats out there or whats good. Thanks.
1. My current rims have almost 50K miles on them....they are getting scratched up and I'm sure the metal isn't perfect anymore (in fact I know it isn't on at least one rim - the tire on it loses air constantly because the rim and tire don't form a tight seal.
2. The roads where I live now suck and are beating the hell out of my tires and rims.
3. I now have the car in Michigan and it snows there.
17s and lo-pros aren't that cost-effective for me anymore nor are they the safest choice with the snow and all. And since this car is a daily driver and not a show car at all, I think I'm gonna go back to the stock look and get some Honda wheels or something....where can I get a good price on them and which ones should I get? I've never really looked for them before so I have no clue whats out there or whats good. Thanks.
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If your car is a V6... get the V6 coupe wheels... they are 16's
For the 4 cylinder, i'd say the 97-99 Acura CL wheels... they are all 16's and came in 5 different styles, I personally like the 98 3.0 wheels, they were like a 7 spoke with a relatively flat face and a nice machined finish.
The rims you have can be fixed so they dont leak... a good tire place will know how to do it, but they basically take the tires off and lightly wire-brush the places where the bead seals.
I've never really seen Honda wheels for "cheap"... the prices on eBay are probably the best... but watch for the high shipping, some people charge like 5 times too much for shipping so they make more of a profit.
Junk yards will rape you in the ass... I wouldnt even bother with them unless you know the owner of one.
For the 4 cylinder, i'd say the 97-99 Acura CL wheels... they are all 16's and came in 5 different styles, I personally like the 98 3.0 wheels, they were like a 7 spoke with a relatively flat face and a nice machined finish.
The rims you have can be fixed so they dont leak... a good tire place will know how to do it, but they basically take the tires off and lightly wire-brush the places where the bead seals.
I've never really seen Honda wheels for "cheap"... the prices on eBay are probably the best... but watch for the high shipping, some people charge like 5 times too much for shipping so they make more of a profit.
Junk yards will rape you in the ass... I wouldnt even bother with them unless you know the owner of one.
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Yeah, I'd get 16" Acura wheels if you can, but 15's would look okay if you get them.
Obviously, the older wheels are going to be cheaper. If you are real tight on money, you could go for the 93-96? Prelude wheels. They were 4 lug and will fit your car.
I got mine for $130 for all four...from a friend, but you might still find a deal.
They don't look too bad. Here's mine:
Obviously, the older wheels are going to be cheaper. If you are real tight on money, you could go for the 93-96? Prelude wheels. They were 4 lug and will fit your car.
I got mine for $130 for all four...from a friend, but you might still find a deal.
They don't look too bad. Here's mine:
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
First big snow today. I am VERY uneasy about this winter....my low profile tires didn't seem to like sticking to the road that much today. Anyone know any other places (other than ebay) to get some good wheels?
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Originally posted by motu
First big snow today. I am VERY uneasy about this winter....my low profile tires didn't seem to like sticking to the road that much today. Anyone know any other places (other than ebay) to get some good wheels?
First big snow today. I am VERY uneasy about this winter....my low profile tires didn't seem to like sticking to the road that much today. Anyone know any other places (other than ebay) to get some good wheels?
http://www.wheelcollision.com/
They take bent rims and restore them to factory specifications...They're very reputable. But a tad expensive.
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been lookin around a little.....what options do I have for my 6th gen 4cyl? I have seen a lot of stuff on ebay but everything seems to be 5 lug, but I have a 4 lug pattern. Are there any OEM (Honda or Acura) 16" wheels I can get in 4lug, or do I have to look for aftermarket wheels?