Re: Wheels and Tires

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Re: Wheels and Tires

NJ Vike

29 Apr 2007 21:28

Only if I let it go that far. I had a 2003 Expedition that got plenty of
brake dust just after 25 miles. It seems that all Expeditions and Lincoln
Navigators got some new type of brake pad. It was awful. I complained to
Ford and they replaced all four at no charge.

I don't see that amount of dust appearing so I should be fine.

Ken

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>> I was just looking for something with a shine to the wheels. I realize
>> that it's a personal preference but I can't imagine why Acura would
>> equip such a nice looking car with wheels that look like they're
>> completely covered with brake dust is beyond me.
>
> so when they DO get covered with brake dust,nobody notices.... ;-)

Jim Yanik	28 Apr 2007 18:28
> I was just looking for something with a shine to the wheels. I realize > that it's a personal preference but I can't imagine why Acura would > equip such a nice looking car with wheels that look like they're > completely covered with brake dust is beyond me. so when they DO get covered with brake dust,nobody notices.... ;-) Signature Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net

NJ Vike

28 Apr 2007 15:16

I was just looking for something with a shine to the wheels. I realize that
it's a personal preference but I can't imagine why Acura would equip such a
nice looking car with wheels that look like they're completely covered with
brake dust is beyond me.

I did take everyone's opinion into consideration and decided to go with an
aftermarket chrome rim in the same size. I will equip these rims with either
the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 or the Continental ContiSportContact 2. I have
nothing to complain about with the existing Michelin tires that came with
the car. I just don't want to continue to have them mounted and dismount
twice a year. We get snow around here so I plan to take the wheels off when
winter arrives.

Thanks everyone for their opinion and I look forward to discussing Acura
issues again.

Ken

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"Now Phoebe Snow direct can go
from thirty-third to Buffalo.
From Broadway bright the tubes run right
Into the Road of Anthracite"
Erie - Lackawanna

>> Greetings! I have a 2007 Acura TL Type S and want to replace those
>> stock wheels with something a little nicer. Perhaps in chrome. So far,
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> It is rare indeed to see a car with bling wheels that really look better
> or work better than the TL-S factory wheels.

John Horner

28 Apr 2007 00:15

> Greetings! I have a 2007 Acura TL Type S and want to replace those
> stock wheels with something a little nicer. Perhaps in chrome. So far,
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>
> Thanks in advance.

You will spend a bunch of money to get a car with a worse ride, high
susceptibility to rim damage and short tire life. Other than that,
great plan!

It is rare indeed to see a car with bling wheels that really look better
or work better than the TL-S factory wheels.

NJ Vike

26 Apr 2007 17:49

Greetings! I have a 2007 Acura TL Type S and want to replace those
stock wheels with something a little nicer. Perhaps in chrome. So far,
it has been hell trying to find out if any wheels fit other than Ron
Johns. My question is that if I do find a nice wheel, will going to a
19" tire & wheel combo take away gas mileage? What about speed
performance like 0-60 or 1/4 mile? Will I need to have my Speedometer
recalibrated? I have 235-45-17 and would like to upgrade to a
235-35-19.

Thanks in advance.

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