OK - on my never-ending search for a set of alloys for my 15" michelins (to free up my 15" steelies for snow tires), I finally landed a set of new Honda wheels to put on the '05 Accord LX. They fit great, ride like a dream, and look pretty good. Check out the attached picture and tell me if you like 'em or not, and whether you can tell what vehicle they're an accessory wheel for (yep, quiz time!) :D

I opted (again) for this 15" route due to finances. The cost of a set of 16" takeoff accord wheels was $500 at least plus shipping, and if I went TSX takeoffs it'd be even more. So for a little over $200 I got these. I'm pretty happy!!!

andy

ps - put a set of Viking Stop 5000 H-rated snows on the steel wheels while I was at the tire shop - $67 each out the door. They're rated pretty high in Europe and made in the UK, so we'll see how that goes.

And it's from ???

I think they look good! :thmsup: I'm gonna just guess that they're from a Prelude.

Nope - not a Prelude. Ok - they're the accessory wheels from a CR-V. If you go to www.handaccessories.com and look under the first gen CR-V you'll find them. They want $99 each - a Honda dealer on eBay is asking $229 "buy it now" for all 4, new in the box. I think he has more, and can dig up the auction number if anyone's interested.

andy

I figured out that they were from a CR-V lol. They look kinda like the JDM Ody wheel.

Looks darn good to me :thmsup:

What was that auction number? :lmao:

Not sure if :lmao: meant you wanted the auction number or not, but he's got more at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8005913826

andy

That guy has some GREAT deals. If those Prelude alloys weren't painted red, I'd snatch up a set. There's a 01-02 MDX wood/perforated leather wheel on there too for what $180? It fits 6th gen Accords, and it's $400 new :thmsup:

Also note center caps cost money! They'd probably ask you for 50 bucks if you wanted those center caps from the dealer.

The other place that has great deals at times is Baldwin Auto Parts. I just got a new lip spoiler for my 05 LX for $180 plus shipping - new in the box. For those with a pilot that are into "bling", he's got a set of new bumper garnish for like $265 at this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUMPER-GARNISH-HONDA-PILOT-2003-2004-2005-OEM-NEW_W0QQitemZ8004769412QQcategoryZ33654QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Once you find a dealer or two that does business on ebay, you can occasionally snatch up a great deal!

andy

Not sure if :lmao: meant you wanted the auction number or not, but he's got more at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8005913826

andy

He has one less set now :yes: Thanks for the heads up andysinnh :thumbsup:

Now my snows will get Alloys again for the winter and I'll have a new set of summer wheels :biggrin:

I1 :banana:

Will those fit 2005 ACCORD LX? :dunno:

Thanks,
PK



The other place that has great deals at times is Baldwin Auto Parts. I just got a new lip spoiler for my 05 LX for $180 plus shipping - new in the box. For those with a pilot that are into "bling", he's got a set of new bumper garnish for like $265 at this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUMPER-GARNISH-HONDA-PILOT-2003-2004-2005-OEM-NEW_W0QQitemZ8004769412QQcategoryZ33654QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Once you find a dealer or two that does business on ebay, you can occasionally snatch up a great deal!

andy

PK - if you mean the wheels that I1 just bought, look at the picture at the top - it's an 05 LX with those exact wheels - fit like a charm.

One other note -there's a lot of mis-information on the web about center bore size, and it would lead one to believe that the old V6 Accord 5-lug has a larger center bore than the current ones. Here's the deal - if it's a 5-lug Honda/Acura, it's a 64.1mm center bore - with only 1 exception, and that's the 2nd generation Acura Legend, which for SOME reason has a 70.3 mm center bore......

andy

OHH Yeh..LOL

Nice Color Too. :lmao: :lmao:

I got a little confused after reading this in a current auction:

"THIS IS A GENUINE HONDA 15" 5-SPOKE WHEEL KIT. THEY ARE ABLE TO FIT ALL 5 LUG ACCORD, CR-V, PRELUDE, CL, RL AND TL MODELS UP TO 2004. THEY COME AS A SET OF FOUR WITH THE CENTER CAPS. THEY ALSO HAVE HONDA "H" ON EACH CENTER CAP SO YOU KNOW THEY ARE GENUINE HONDA.


2004??????????
:dunno:
Thoughts?

PK

PK - if you mean the wheels that I1 just bought, look at the picture at the top - it's an 05 LX with those exact wheels - fit like a charm.

One other note -there's a lot of mis-information on the web about center bore size, and it would lead one to believe that t
he old V6 Accord 5-lug has a larger center bore than the current ones. Here's the deal - if it's a 5-lug Honda/Acura, it's a 64.1mm center bore - with only 1 exception, and that's the 2nd generation Acura Legend, which for SOME reason has a 70.3 mm center bore......

andy

OHH Yeh..LOL

Nice Color Too. :lmao: :lmao:

I got a little confused after reading this in a current auction:

"THIS IS A GENUINE HONDA 15" 5-SPOKE WHEEL KIT. THEY ARE ABLE TO FIT ALL 5 LUG ACCORD, CR-V, PRELUDE, CL, RL AND TL MODELS UP TO 2004. THEY COME AS A SET OF FOUR WITH THE CENTER CAPS. THEY ALSO HAVE HONDA "H" ON EACH CENTER CAP SO YOU KNOW THEY ARE GENUINE HONDA.


2004??????????
:dunno:
Thoughts?

PK

They will fit a 2004 but this auction is already closed :thumbsdow
Don't know how many sets he had but unfortunately the well appears to be dried up.

I1 :)

Actually, there is an auction gong on now....withe exact verbage I just sent thru.

My concern is the rims fitting my 2005 LX Accord.

PK


They will fit a 2004 but this auction is already closed :thumbsdow
Don't know how many sets he had but unfortunately the well appears to be dried up.

I1 :)

Actually, there is an auction gong on now....withe exact verbage I just sent thru.

My concern is the rims fitting my 2005 LX Accord.

PK

Unless andysinnh is great photoshop expert and is faking the pictures he posted of these wheels on his 2005LX(I doubt that) :yes: , I would say yes they will fit your 2005LX also..;)

I1 :)

The wheels fit any Accord 5-bolt hub, so they should be all set.

When I bought mine, another auction for another set of 4 showed up the next business day - so keep an eye open on Tuesday to see if another set shows up - he didn't say how many he had.....

When I get mine I'll post some pics!

Thanks again andysinnh for posting your findings!!! :)
I was about to buy a set of steelies and covers for $235 and then saw that I could buy a set of Honda OE Alloy's for $285. No brainer for me :)


I1 :)

Yeh, $285 for alloys delivered is a no brainer hehehehe.. :banana:

May have to pull the trigger on this one. :thumbsup:

PK

When I get mine I'll post some pics!

Thanks again andysinnh for posting your findings!!! :)
I was about to buy a set of steelies and covers for $235 and then saw that I could buy a set of Honda OE Alloy's for $285. No brainer for me :)


I1 :)

I PULLED THE TRIGGER.. $285 delivered... :banana: :banana: :banana:

Just could not pass up the deal. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks,

PK

Yeh, $285 for alloys delivered is a no brainer hehehehe.. :banana:

May have to pull the trigger on this one. :thumbsup:

PK

Gee - I should ask the guy for commission. :biggrin:

andy

How long roughly did delivery take on your rims?

PK

Gee - I should ask the guy for commission. :biggrin:

andy

Well, the guy is in Virginia and I live in NH. I ordered them on a sunday evening, he shipped them on Monday and I got them on Wednesday - he gets 'em out pretty quick - and they send a UPS shipping confirmation with each box.

BTW - each box has the new center cap AND a new valve stem - the kind that attaches with a nut and rubber grommits.

andy

Sounds Great.

Now I have to schedule an appointment to have my tires moved over.

Thx again for the info.

PK

Well, the guy is in Virginia and I live in NH. I ordered them on a sunday evening, he shipped them on Monday and I got them on Wednesday - he gets 'em out pretty quick - and they send a UPS shipping confirmation with each box.

BTW - each box has the new center cap AND a new valve stem - the kind that attaches with a nut and rubber grommits.

andy

Got my rims today. Darn they are fasst in shipping.

They look great, :banana: :banana:
can't wait to have them installed

PK

Yep received mine today as well. A little disappointed that they a 6" wide and not 6.5" like stock. They are 50 offset also. They will fit and I will install my snows on them until this set wears out then I will buy a set of 70 series tires for better wear.
That is one thing I would note to you guy's is watch your tread wear close if you have 65 series now.
Looks like most dealers have had these around since 2000 so thanks to that all the faces have marring from cardboard dust in the plastic bags...
See Image.....

But still for the price :thmsup:

but a little Menzerna Final polish and thats gone...........................

Hm, so far nothing like that on my rims, but I only looked at one.

PK

Yep received mine today as well. A little disappointed that they a 6" wide and not 6.5" like stock. They are 50 offset also. They will fit and I will install my snows on them until this set wears out then I will buy a set of 70 series tires for better wear.
That is one thing I would note to you guy's is watch your tread wear close if you have 65 series now.
Looks like most dealers have had these around since 2000 so thanks to that all the faces have marring from cardboard dust in the plastic bags...
See Image.....

But still for the price :thmsup:

Still a nice looking wheel :thmsup:

Thanks again Andy :wave:

I1 :)

Hm, so far nothing like that on my rims, but I only looked at one.

PK

Look close it's probably there, just catch the light angle right and you will see.

I1 :)

YEP YEP, Now tell me what you cleaned those bad boys with, damn they look great.

PK

Still a nice looking wheel :thmsup:

Thanks again Andy :wave:

I1 :)

I used Menzerna Final polish.. Klasse Aio would not touch it.

Any mild compound should work 3m perfectit swirl mark remover 39009 for dark cars or 39109 for light cars.
Megs #82 or #9
I use a microfiber appilicator to polish out by hand. :yes:

They have been coated now with Klasse inside and out and when my Poorboys wheel sealant shows up I'll coat them with that too.


I1 :)

Cool, THANKS...Just polished and put a coat of wax on my accord..

Gonna do the wheels this weekend..Need to setup that rim change appt tomorrow.

Are all those products available online only?

PK

I used Menzerna Final polish.. Klasse Aio would not touch it.

Any mild compound should work 3m perfectit swirl mark remover 39009 for dark cars or 39109 for light cars.
Megs #82 or #9
I use a microfiber appilicator to polish out by hand. :yes:

They have been coated now with Klasse inside and out and when my Poorboys wheel sealant shows up I'll coat them with that too.


I1 :)

The rim width is one of the things that kept me from buying a set of these a few months ago - I saw them but was nervous about going narrower. So, I took the plunge (like you) and had the factory 205-65's installed. I've run them for probably about 700 miles and I can't tell a lick of difference in how they handle vs the 6.5" stock steel wheels.

Actually, there is a difference - they're much smoooother than the factory steel wheels, and take the bumps much nicer since the wheels are lighter. The offset difference of 5mm is negated by the wheel width decrease , so they stick out exactly the same. I rotated the tires when I put them on the new wheels, and there is zero wear on the front tires in 900 miles. I figure if the offset/width difference was gonna cause any problems you would start to feel feathering after only a few hundred miles - so far, so good!

My wheels had some real slight hazing from being in the box, but a bit of Zymol wax/cleaner and they were perfect. Make sure you put the center cap applique on the center cap itself beforehand to make sure the 3M tape holds well (like don't do it in the rain, etc). And if you're gonna install the valve stems before you go, make sure you get 'em good and tight. The tire guys ragged on me since I didn't tighten mine enough. :lmao:

Let me know how they work - I"m real happy. Put on my lip spoiler yesterday, so hope to take some pics when it stops raining to post in the Gallery.

andy

The wheels fit any Accord 5-bolt hub, so they should be all set.

When I bought mine, another auction for another set of 4 showed up the next business day - so keep an eye open on Tuesday to see if another set shows up - he didn't say how many he had.....

There is a new set on EBay right now still $229 for buy it now + $55 shipping.

Happy Motoring

Dan

I don't know if the V6 wheels are wider, mine are 6" :dunno:

V6 Gen 6 wheels are 6.5" wide - same dimensions as the gen 7. The 4-bolt I4 wheels were 6" wide. Overall, however, I'm not seeing a difference.....

Cool, THANKS...Just polished and put a coat of wax on my accord..

Gonna do the wheels this weekend..Need to setup that rim change appt tomorrow.

Are all those products available online only?

PK

The 3m and Meguiars are available in most local parts/paint suppliers ..........
NAPA/Carquest
Thats why I listed those.... Menzerna/Poorboys online

You want to use a polish compound on them 1st then seal with a polymer or acrylic sealant...... waxes(carnuba) will not last more than a month.
Treat your wheels just like car finish because they are painted and clear coated just like the body.

I1 :)

V6 Gen 6 wheels are 6.5" wide - same dimensions as the gen 7. The 4-bolt I4 wheels were 6" wide. Overall, however, I'm not seeing a difference.....

I don't think it makes a big difference. Subaru upped the rear wheel width on the STi by 1/2 inch without changing the tire width. Said that it gave the sidewall more support = less bending = more grip :dunno: Doesn't matter on our huge sidewalls.

V6 Gen 6 wheels are 6.5" wide - same dimensions as the gen 7. The 4-bolt I4 wheels were 6" wide. Overall, however, I'm not seeing a difference.....

The tire wear with a narrower rim will show in the middle before the edges.
The 205/65/15 tires on my car now will fit rims from 5.5"-7.5" so it is not a safety issue as far as tire to rim compatibility.
Running a narrower rim gives the tire a smaller cross-section footprint
(side to side)
Which in turn is better for a snow tire.

Still a great deal to be able to run alloy's year round!! :banana: :banana:


I1 :)

Thanks for the info.

All I have in the way of polish right now is Meguairs Diamond Paint polish.

I need to pickup some sealant also for the wheels.

PK

The 3m and Meguiars are available in most local parts/paint suppliers ..........
NAPA/Carquest
Thats why I listed those.... Menzerna/Poorboys online

You want to use a polish compound on them 1st then seal with a polymer or acrylic sealant...... waxes(carnuba) will not last more than a month.
Treat your wheels just like car finish because they are painted and clear coated just like the body.

I1 :)

Thanks for the info.

All I have in the way of polish right now is Meguairs Diamond Paint polish.

I need to pickup some sealant also for the wheels.

PK

If you are talking #85 Diamond cut 2.0 thats pretty abrasive, if you use that go real easy. I always go with the least abrasive then step to stronger if needed.
Some of the more abrasive compounds may need follow up with a milder abrasive/polish to remove any hazing left from the stronger one.

I1 :)

Earlier in the summer I tried a set of aftermarket wheels for the Accord. They were 6.5" wide, but had an offset of 40. After about 500 miles, I was getting feathering on the outer edge of the tires due to the increased stance of the tires. When I went back to the factory steel wheels, the wear ceased.

I had concerns about the 50mm offset of these wheels, but after running them for more miles than my previous experiment, there is no wear. So the offset was a concern.

The wheel width can (in theory) make for a thinner tread patch, but with the OEM tire size it makes little difference, since the width of the tread is roughly the width of the 6" wheel. If you ran a wider tire (where the tread was significantly wider than the wheel) I could see an impact here.....

andy

I use the consumer products:

-Deep Crystal System Polish

Good mild polish I use on my car.

I was curious if this would get the job done?

PK

If you are talking #85 Diamond cut 2.0 thats pretty abrasive, if you use that go real easy. I always go with the least abrasive then step to stronger if needed.
Some of the more abrasive compounds may need follow up with a milder abrasive/polish to remove any hazing left from the stronger one.

I1 :)

Just placed my order:
1 Poorboys Wheel Sealant 13.95


1 DP Car Care Handbook 0.00


1 Menzerna Final Polish II 14.95

Hopefully get them soon.

PK

If you are talking #85 Diamond cut 2.0 thats pretty abrasive, if you use that go real easy. I always go with the least abrasive then step to stronger if needed.
Some of the more abrasive compounds may need follow up with a milder abrasive/polish to remove any hazing left from the stronger one.

I1 :)

Earlier in the summer I tried a set of aftermarket wheels for the Accord. They were 6.5" wide, but had an offset of 40. After about 500 miles, I was getting feathering on the outer edge of the tires due to the increased stance of the tires. When I went back to the factory steel wheels, the wear ceased.

I had concerns about the 50mm offset of these wheels, but after running them for more miles than my previous experiment, there is no wear. So the offset was a concern.

The wheel width can (in theory) make for a thinner tread patch, but with the OEM tire size it makes little difference, since the width of the tread is roughly the width of the 6" wheel. If you ran a wider tire (where the tread was significantly wider than the wheel) I could see an impact here.....

andy

Like I said earlier just watch them you may not have any problems.

Oh and OEM tire for the 15x6 is a 205/70/15

I1 :)

I did have that slight scuffing on mine also.
Got my final polish in mail today..Whooosh the scuffing is gone

Now waiting on my poorboy sealant..it was on backorder.

PK

but a little Menzerna Final polish and thats gone...........................

I have never used Klasse AIO..
Is it that good?

PK

I used Menzerna Final polish.. Klasse Aio would not touch it.

Any mild compound should work 3m perfectit swirl mark remover 39009 for dark cars or 39109 for light cars.
Megs #82 or #9
I use a microfiber appilicator to polish out by hand. :yes:

They have been coated now with Klasse inside and out and when my Poorboys wheel sealant shows up I'll coat them with that too.


I1 :)

Well, I got my wheels today - set of 4 off Ebay... teh CR-V ones as you guys did...
One thign that is a bit dissapointing is that - they are 25 lb each? Wow. That's I think more than the stock steel wheel! I guess it had to be heavier to support a heavier vehicle (CR-V).

Not a big deal really but - was hoping that I'd lose the car weight not gain it!

IMO the wheels look great though, I think I'll go and have them installed tomorrow - can't wait!

I think you'll find most normal factory alloys are in the neighborhood of 20-25 pounds, higher for a bigger 17"+ wheel.

YEP YEP, they r nice..got mine all polished up with Menzerna final polish, it removed the slight scuffing.

Now waiting on Poorboy's wheel sealant.

PK

Well, I got my wheels today - set of 4 off Ebay... teh CR-V ones as you guys did...
One thign that is a bit dissapointing is that - they are 25 lb each? Wow. That's I think more than the stock steel wheel! I guess it had to be heavier to support a heavier vehicle (CR-V).

Not a big deal really but - was hoping that I'd lose the car weight not gain it!

IMO the wheels look great though, I think I'll go and have them installed tomorrow - can't wait!

SHHhhhhhhh, they are sleeping right now waiting for Poorboy Delivery.

:nuts: :nuts:


PK

YEP YEP, they r nice..got mine all polished up with Menzerna final polish, it removed the slight scuffing.

Now waiting on Poorboy's wheel sealant.

PK

Did you get them sealed PK ?

I had my Green Diamond snows mounted last week :banana: $10 :thmsup:

I1 :)

Geesh - you guys with your polishing and sealing - what a riot. :lmao:

I put a light coat of wax on 'em and mounted the summer tires the next day, and have been enjoying them since! Of course, I'm running the factory steelies and hubcaps for the snow tires, so these alloys will be sitting in the garage all winter, nice and warm, and away from the sand and salt.....

I notice the guy has yet ANOTHER set on eBay. Wonder how many he really has???

andy

Got 2 coats of Poorboys so far, i more to go then mounting time :thmsup:

PK

Did you get them sealed PK ?

I had my Green Diamond snows mounted last week :banana: $10 :thmsup:

I1 :)

Here's a pic of the wheels on a 6th gen.. :)


I1 :)

I1 - Nice wheels! :banana:

Of course, during the winter I've got the absolutely stylin' steelies with factory hubcaps - but given the salt we have up here, I'd rather be running the steels vs the alloys - the salt really pit's em out, especially near the bead area. But the nokian hakka 2's with studs are unstoppable. Now, with my new Pilot on board, the son drives the accord most time, and he's really happy with the handling in the winter. Plus, if he does do some winter snowbank rubbin', the plastic hubcaps will bear the brunt of the abuse and leave the alloys for the salt-free, snowbank-free conditions.

andy

I realized that I never posted the pic of those same wheels that I bought too... so here goes. Took a few photos today:

http://bigboy.members.winisp.net/images/Accord/accordwheels1.JPG

Closeup:

http://bigboy.members.winisp.net/images/Accord/accordwheels2.JPG

:naughty:

I can't believe that I finally found time to install mine today...excellent job by a tire specialist.

Love em..will post pics later :banana:

PK

I can't believe that I finally found time to install mine today...excellent job by a tire specialist.

Love em..will post pics later :banana:

PK

So I went back and looked, and on October 12, 2005 at around 7:00pm you posted that you received your wheels. It only took you 5 months to get 'em installed. Must have a lot of coats of polish!!!!!!

:banana: :lmao: :banana: :lmao: :banana: :lmao:

Can't wait to see the the pics when you post them!

andy