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Boomin33
03-08-2009, 07:49 AM
Took standards off to get some tires sorted and stuck these on just to check them out.

I think the OEM's just have a bit more class than most aftermarket alloys.. but kind of like these and since they were just sitting in the garage, I think I'll run on them for a while. rears are pretty wide.. I'll have to see if it affects handling.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/image201-1.jpg, http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/image204-1.jpg, http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/image202-1.jpg

Bigger photos - if interested...

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/image202.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/image206.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/image204.jpg

Baz
03-08-2009, 09:38 AM
I agree - I think the standard rims on my '03 look really good and I can see no reason whatsoever to spend a load of money on replacements.

By the way were you in Bury St.Edmunds last year (I think)??

Cheers,

Baz

amo
03-08-2009, 09:39 AM
look pritty good to me

thx amo

AR
03-08-2009, 12:17 PM
They do look nice but are a lot heavier than OEM and IIRC are cast as well.

Silver Surfer
03-08-2009, 03:23 PM
Looks great...

Anybody wants to buy a set...I've got one for £250. ;)

SS

TheSebringOne
03-08-2009, 09:18 PM
Although I'm a OEM man, they look well. What size are the rims and tyre sizes? :)

JQD84983
03-08-2009, 09:30 PM
Agree with original comment. Love the OEM 17" wheels to bits but not bad

markc
03-08-2009, 11:45 PM
Hey Rob, snap :)

I had mine refinished in a slightly darker colour. The attached pic makes them look a bit lighter (shade) than they really are. I have black Honda "H" centres fitted now.

The extra weight is as much due to the bigger size, of the wheel and tyre (17" front, 18" rear) than them being cast, which they are.

Cheers

Mark

Nick Graves
07-08-2009, 07:15 PM
It's not merely the questionable aesthetics, it's the functionality.

The front offsets look a mile out, which could lead to jounce/tramlining under severe braking on bumpy/uneven surfaces. I'd anticipate a similar effact on the passive RWS.

Then there's the increased unsprung weight, too.

I'm not against aftermarket wheels per se (my S2000 is on Mugen GPs) but a beautiful piece of engineering such as the NSX deserves an appropriately beautifully-engineered wheel.

AR
07-08-2009, 07:19 PM
It's not merely the questionable aesthetics, it's the functionality.

The front offsets look a mile out, which could lead to jounce/tramlining under severe braking on bumpy/uneven surfaces. I'd anticipate a similar effact on the passive RWS.

Then there's the increased unsprung weight, too.

I'm not against aftermarket wheels per se (my S2000 is on Mugen GPs) but a beautiful piece of engineering such as the NSX deserves an appropriately beautifully-engineered wheel.

Nick one day I hope to develop the patience to write posts like you do. :)

Sudesh
07-08-2009, 07:20 PM
It's not merely the questionable aesthetics, it's the functionality.

The front offsets look a mile out, which could lead to jounce/tramlining under severe braking on bumpy/uneven surfaces. I'd anticipate a similar effact on the passive RWS.

Then there's the increased unsprung weight, too.

I'm not against aftermarket wheels per se (my S2000 is on Mugen GPs) but a beautiful piece of engineering such as the NSX deserves an appropriately beautifully-engineered wheel.

Was going to say the same, front and rear offset look well out! The wheel style is nice but OEM for me also.

AR
07-08-2009, 07:25 PM
For some reason they look better on the pre facelift car as well.

I for one prefer a forged wheel like a TE 37 CE28N etc. I have 17s all around like in the 02 plus, and the only reason I am changing is that I need extra size at the rear.

Hagasan
07-08-2009, 07:57 PM
I think there are different versions of the Khans?? These were 5 spoke but I think there a 6-spoke designs as well?

AR
07-08-2009, 08:50 PM
I had the RSV before, nice but Heavy!!!