20's are on...O-Z & Yokohama
08-05-07, 05:15 PM
#16
Personally I think 20" rims are perfect on a stock body RX. Every time I see a stock rimmed RX it kind of reminds me of some of those body builders with all upper body and skinny legs. Have to beef up the lower part of the RX a bit. If you have a low drop and a body kit 22" rims seems to work well provided you have the full look. Just slapping 22's or the wrong style looks kind of odd.
08-05-07, 05:21 PM
#17
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
^ Your rig was definitely an inspiration. I kinda' feel like I'm stalking you or something. 
Obviously all of this is personal taste, but for me the correct answer is, "It depends." Of the three RX models I've seen on 20's, I thought two of them looked out of place. So - I guess it really depends on the style of the wheel, the amount of sidewall on the tire, and of course the stance of the vehicle.
I was originally looking for 19's. If I could've found the right-for-me style in a wheel with the appropriate width and offset I would've been really happy. That said, now that I've got these on the car I'm ecstatic. Other than making the brakes look small, and the tighter-than-tight clearance to the rear spring perch, I have no complaints.
Obviously all of this is personal taste, but for me the correct answer is, "It depends." Of the three RX models I've seen on 20's, I thought two of them looked out of place. So - I guess it really depends on the style of the wheel, the amount of sidewall on the tire, and of course the stance of the vehicle.
I was originally looking for 19's. If I could've found the right-for-me style in a wheel with the appropriate width and offset I would've been really happy. That said, now that I've got these on the car I'm ecstatic. Other than making the brakes look small, and the tighter-than-tight clearance to the rear spring perch, I have no complaints.
08-06-07, 05:16 AM
#19
Very classy! Well balanced selection. I dig it!
08-06-07, 07:51 AM
#22
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Thanks, fellas!
Pricing - not that I'm trying to be deceptive, but I negotiated a bit. Tire Rack's pricing was a little more than $2,400 shipped, and my total was quite a bit less with a better road hazard warranty and lifetime RF balancing. There are definitely margins, particularly on the rims.
Pricing - not that I'm trying to be deceptive, but I negotiated a bit. Tire Rack's pricing was a little more than $2,400 shipped, and my total was quite a bit less with a better road hazard warranty and lifetime RF balancing. There are definitely margins, particularly on the rims.
08-07-07, 09:20 AM
#26
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Thanks again, fellas. I agree about 20" rims, and I even had a few doubts about these before seeing them on the car. Now they look just right.
I had the same idea about the caps - unfortunately the OEM center caps don't fit the O-Z wheels. Woulda' looked really cool, even though the "O-Z" on the one spoke gives away the real deal.
I had the same idea about the caps - unfortunately the OEM center caps don't fit the O-Z wheels. Woulda' looked really cool, even though the "O-Z" on the one spoke gives away the real deal.
08-11-07, 08:39 PM
#27
WOW, those are nice. The O.Z. design was something I had considered and it does look awesome on the car. And it look like the lowering springs has finally settled as well.
In regard to the pricing, I didn't think you would have been able to negotiate the final price. Did you go through the forum's TireRack rep?
In regard to the pricing, I didn't think you would have been able to negotiate the final price. Did you go through the forum's TireRack rep?
08-12-07, 05:40 PM
#28
That Yokohama sidewall design is awesome, too! The O-Z center cap is tight!
I tried my hardest to buy from Tire Rack but it just didn't work out.