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RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/2/2008 6:06:33 PM    slammed97 Posts: 119 Joined: 5/25/2008 From: Knoxville,Tn. Status: offline I don't care for black wheels personally, but I like the GF 7 pretty well. _____________________________ -97 Accord LX:air ride,18''''s,CAI,Catback,Pioneer HU and spkrs,mmats amp -05 Accord EX-L:stock,wife''''s car -99 Wrangler:longarm,35''''s,9" front-detroit,8.8" rear-arb,4.56,etc -67 Cougar:289,8.8,my 1st car- project -05 Mustang GT vert:loaded,* (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 16

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/3/2008 12:04:09 AM    NighthawkHonda   Posts: 37 Joined: 6/1/2008 Status: offline I'm thinking about the MSW Type 11's myself... _____________________________ (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 17

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/3/2008 8:35:12 AM    00AccordLX5spd Posts: 3797 Joined: 1/16/2007 Status: offline I also like the MSW Type 11. I haven't ever bought aftermarket wheels, but I will give you a brief review of the tires I bought a few months ago. My wife's cousin in a Bridgestone rep, so i got about a $150 discount.  But I still wound up paying over $500 for the tires, mount and balance (on my stock steelies) Bridgestone Touranza w/ Serenity technology 75k mile warranty Free tire rotations for life Good grip on dry pavement.  Very quiet. Grip in the rain is outstanding.  I have never had a tire perform this well in the rain before. When driving in the rain, I can barely tell a difference in the grip (unless I get on the gas too much from a stop.) This was a big plus for me as my Mustangs hydroplaned very easily.  So I have always hated driving in the rain.  If I ever buy another Mustang, i will probably put this brand of tire on it. The tires are designed for high powered luxury vehicles like BMW's, Infinities, etc.. I did not see them on tirerack though in the size you said you will need. They are expensive tires, but I doubt I will need to replace them any time soon.  Just my little tire review for ya _____________________________ 2000 Accord LX Sedan F23A1 5spd -Short Shift Adapter -eBay SRI w/ K&N 1995 Accord V6 Sedan AT - AKA "the money pit" 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible - my daily driver all through college - now sits in my dad''s garage - needs a little TLC (in reply to NighthawkHonda) Post #: 18

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/3/2008 1:43:31 PM    falkore24 Posts: 5572 Joined: 8/16/2007 From: Wayne, NJ Status: online Ya gotta have 2 sets of wheels, but the BF Goodrich KDW's are friggen sick in the rain.  My buddy has them on the EP3 and they are really unbelievable.  My Toyo Proxy4's hold the road pretty good too for an all-season option.  When I pulled the 0.9 g turns in my accord, I had stock wheels with Yoko's on them.  I had dB S2's .... they were discontinued because the dual depth rain channels caused problems with the tire's life ...... the inner channel caused cracks that wrap around the entire tire .... every rain channel!!! _____________________________ 2006 Scion TC (ZPI-18G pending) 2000 V6-AT (RIP 3G) Temp Search thanks to Finch13 (in reply to 00AccordLX5spd) Post #: 19

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/6/2008 10:18:40 PM    19Accord97   Posts: 3125 Joined: 3/5/2006 Status: offline Thanks for all the input and such guys! I have decided I am going to get 18''s I just have to save up a little more longer than planned. Once I have the money, I will really start looking for wheels, but most likely I will get the Sport Tuning Blades. At work, this lady has a Lexus w/ 235/50/r18s and they look huge!  It is a pretty thick tire and I think it would fill the wheel well quite nicely on my car.  So what do to first two numbers mean?  And if I put 18''s on will it raise the car and lessen the "fill in effect" of 18 inch wheels? THANKS AGAIN!:) _____________________________ *Quit Later (in reply to falkore24) Post #: 20

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/8/2008 8:03:31 PM    19Accord97   Posts: 3125 Joined: 3/5/2006 Status: offline ALRIGHT! Just added everything together and it comes out to $1151.48!  I have $1170 saved up! Couple more questions before I purchase these! Will I need an alignment?  Note:  I will not be using these during winter so they will be getting switched off. How much will the speedo be off? Are these good tires? Here is the list of tires, what would you recommend? ALL I WANT IS TREADLIFE!  I dont race so grip isnt a big deal to me. Wheels Tires  This is a list, so please click this and compare.  I have "guessed" to get the Yokohama AVID W4S. Thanks guys!  I really appreciate your input and help! < Message edited by 19Accord97 -- 6/8/2008 8:05:06 PM > _____________________________ *Quit Later (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 21

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/9/2008 8:32:13 AM    03Sleeper   Posts: 1894 Joined: 6/15/2006 Status: offline Your ride is gonna look sick! Keep us posted with pictures! _____________________________ 2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 101045 Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 22

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/9/2008 6:05:15 PM    19Accord97   Posts: 3125 Joined: 3/5/2006 Status: offline Thanks man! I am hoping it will and will be ordering them pretty soon! I just wanna get some more input on the tire selection Serv. Desc: 89W Load Index 89 = 1279lbs (580kg) per tire Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) Load Rating XL UTQG: Treadwear: 400 Traction: AA Temperature: A400 AA A Serv. Desc: 89W Load Index 89 = 1279lbs (580kg) per tire Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) Load Rating XL UTQG: Treadwear: 400 Traction: AA Temperature: A400 AA A I am guessing the 400 means a long life tread? _____________________________ *Quit Later (in reply to 03Sleeper) Post #: 23

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/9/2008 7:14:17 PM    j_man_honda Posts: 1190 Joined: 1/8/2007 From: South Carolina Status: offline I like the wheels you went with they are hot... As for tires, the ones you chose look ok. However for the same price you could get some Falken FK-452s which are arguably the best tires out there for the money right now. I have them on both my cars and love them. You can find them on ebay for around $140 a tire in the 215/40/18. Thats where i got mine from just because it was the cheapest place < Message edited by j_man_honda -- 6/9/2008 7:18:03 PM > _____________________________ 1999 Honda Accord "EX"(SOLD) 1996 Nissan 240sx "SE" (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 24

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/9/2008 8:24:04 PM    19Accord97   Posts: 3125 Joined: 3/5/2006 Status: offline Thanks man!  I am liking them more and more! Do the Falkens have along life span?  And I would have to pay to get them mounted:( On the tire list, are there any others that would have a good life?  I simply want the tire w/ the best tread life. _____________________________ *Quit Later (in reply to j_man_honda) Post #: 25

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/10/2008 6:41:32 PM    j_man_honda Posts: 1190 Joined: 1/8/2007 From: South Carolina Status: offline idk _____________________________ 1999 Honda Accord "EX"(SOLD) 1996 Nissan 240sx "SE" (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 26

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/10/2008 6:52:52 PM    j_man_honda Posts: 1190 Joined: 1/8/2007 From: South Carolina Status: offline Its all up to you but IMO you shouldnt be worrying about treadwear as much as you should performance, road noise, comfort, grip, and quality. And the Falkens are definately quiet and absorb small bumps/pot holes/etc very well. I would guess the Falkens are good for 25,000 miles at most but still, thats pretty good. That is a guess though. And you said you wont be running them in the winter so it should be a loooong time before you have to worry about replacing them. Why dont you call around and ask dealers what tire has the longest tread life in a 215/40/18??? _____________________________ 1999 Honda Accord "EX"(SOLD) 1996 Nissan 240sx "SE" (in reply to j_man_honda) Post #: 27

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/10/2008 8:39:19 PM    19Accord97 Jr. Posts: 13 Joined: 6/10/2008 Status: offline Thanks J_man! Ride quality and noise really arent all that important to me. I think now I am going to call a few places tomorrow, and if I cant find anything better ill just go ahead w/ the Yokohamas.  Bah, I hope I get my wheels by Friday! (in reply to j_man_honda) Post #: 28

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/11/2008 12:04:32 PM    19Accord97 Jr. Posts: 13 Joined: 6/10/2008 Status: offline Just ordered them.....CANT WAIT! (in reply to 19Accord97 Jr.) Post #: 29

RE: Getting New Wheels + Tires soon - 6/11/2008 5:33:00 PM    03Sleeper   Posts: 1894 Joined: 6/15/2006 Status: offline OT why the second account 19accord97? _____________________________ 2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 101045 Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar (in reply to 19Accord97 Jr.) Post #: 30

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