So, when I bought my base-model Honda Accord LX, it came with steelies and wheel covers. The wheel covers are all peeling a bit, so they are unsightly. I can order a new set of OEM Honda covers from Amazon for about $140.
The OEM Pirelli's are just about done. I've been impressed, since they have 77k miles on them, and still a fair bit of tread left. But they have been noisy for quite some time. It's time for a new set of tires.
The stock wheels on the car now are 16". I can get a real nice set of Michelin's Premiere A/S for about $600 OTD. Add another $140 for new wheel covers and I'm at $750. Not too bad.
But I'd really like some OEM Honda rims. Here is a set of 18" wheels. I could have these wheels, with 99% new Michelin Pilot HX tires, with new TPMS's and my car "re-learned" for the sensors, for $1500 OTD installed.
New Wheels and Tires
The rims are NOT damaged. They were take-offs. Detroit Wheel and Tire powder coated them Satin Black. They are road force balanced and guaranteed to be straight. The PC finish is guaranteed for 1 year.
So, here are my questions:
1.) Besides a little more "sporty" ride compared to my pillow 16" tires, would there be consequences to the suspension or steering on my car going from 16" to 18" wheels?
2.) Do you guys think the finish on professionally powder coated rims will hold up?
3.) For a set of 4 (nearly new) Michelin's that come stock on several luxury vehicles and a nice set of Honda wheels, does this seem like a decent price?
FYI....this is how my car looks now:
The OEM Pirelli's are just about done. I've been impressed, since they have 77k miles on them, and still a fair bit of tread left. But they have been noisy for quite some time. It's time for a new set of tires.
The stock wheels on the car now are 16". I can get a real nice set of Michelin's Premiere A/S for about $600 OTD. Add another $140 for new wheel covers and I'm at $750. Not too bad.
But I'd really like some OEM Honda rims. Here is a set of 18" wheels. I could have these wheels, with 99% new Michelin Pilot HX tires, with new TPMS's and my car "re-learned" for the sensors, for $1500 OTD installed.
New Wheels and Tires
The rims are NOT damaged. They were take-offs. Detroit Wheel and Tire powder coated them Satin Black. They are road force balanced and guaranteed to be straight. The PC finish is guaranteed for 1 year.
So, here are my questions:
1.) Besides a little more "sporty" ride compared to my pillow 16" tires, would there be consequences to the suspension or steering on my car going from 16" to 18" wheels?
2.) Do you guys think the finish on professionally powder coated rims will hold up?
3.) For a set of 4 (nearly new) Michelin's that come stock on several luxury vehicles and a nice set of Honda wheels, does this seem like a decent price?
FYI....this is how my car looks now:
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