Well, I bit the bullet, and got the Wheels

[Samurai1225]

The OEM accessory wheel is a solid option. It's offered at a reasonable price point, looks decent, ~20% weight savings over the stock wheel, stock offset, and it's OEM. It's an OEM wheel manufactured by (or for) Honda, not sure what more you expect. Besides, if you get into ultra lightweight wheels the barrier to entry is high and most on this forum are not willing to pay.

All of your points are spot on. Even after I've already gone out bought "cheapish" 18" wheels for my winter setup I decided to buy the 19" OEM forged wheel. Once I run through the tire tread life on my 18" wheels I'm going to run stock 19" and offset year-round alternating between the stock black alloys and the gun metal forged wheels.

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[blu_fl5_ctr]

OEM

I saw a tiger eye DE5 in the Kenwood area. Not my personal style, but I was surprisingly impressed with the color in person. I've also mulled the forged wheels on my CW, but am hoping to see more pics before I decide whether the cost is worth it to me. Can't wait to see pics here.

 

[blu_fl5_ctr]

 

[Samurai1225]

Looks great! Mine were delivered today ...

 

[Foxtrot Lima Cinco]

Looking at these, too. Anyone know if they’re only available in North America? Couldn’t find them on the Japan, UK or AUS Honda sites.

 

[Ac12]

Funny how people are now warming upto these and seeing them as a great deal now...I remember there was so much hate towards them when they first released

 

[blu_fl5_ctr]

THAT CAR WAS SOLD AT Columbia Acura- A white, and tiger eye came in that day, Tried to make a deal, but it was presold

 

[qingcong]

Looks perfect, but your photography skills could use some work.

 

[TypeRturbo]

Very nice! Is it same tires as stock? 19s

 

[blu_fl5_ctr]

nice

Yes.
All the same. These wheels are Honda accessories

 

[TypeRturbo]

Yes.
All the same. These wheels are Honda accessories

Appreciate it! I own a CW FL5 and I’m pleased to know that these rims will fit perfectly to the stock tires. I’m contemplating to upgrade. Did you have to get new tpms sensor? Use the same ones from the stock rims?

 

[blu_fl5_ctr]

Appreciate it! I own a CW FL5 and I’m pleased to know that these rims will fit perfectly to the stock tires. I’m contemplating to upgrade. Did you have to get new tpms sensor? Use the same ones from the stock rims?

Yeah. I don't think they have the typical tpms sensors. If you go aftermarket, I understand you will have to use an tpms sensor.
Was pretty cut and dry. The tire shop charged me 150 to mount and balance

 

[blu_fl5_ctr]

Appreciate it! I own a CW FL5 and I’m pleased to know that these rims will fit perfectly to the stock tires. I’m contemplating to upgrade. Did you have to get new tpms sensor? Use the same ones from the stock rims?

They are like shark skin grey, they would look very nice on CW .

 

[TypeRturbo]

Yeah. I don't think they have the typical tpms sensors. If you go aftermarket, I understand you will have to use an tpms sensor.
Was pretty cut and dry. The tire shop charged me 150 to mount and balance

thanks Bro! This is great info.

 

[blu_fl5_ctr]

Nice! Can't wait to see pics of the car with them mounted!

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