| Will4271 |
I know this is kind of early but I planning on buying that '03 Touring Wheel for my X when it's out.
Any info if it's available yet?
Do we need a group buy for it later on? :2: |
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| nm2 |
| If you are referring to the wood-grain steering wheel for the '03 it's already available Tim's. I got mine last week..:) |
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| 2002 Acura MDX! |
| I think he ment by the wheel, the wheel with tires around because he said touring wheel. |
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| RedMDX |
| but he already has a touring model, presumably with four touring wheels (and tires) per his signature line....???? |
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| frostyra |
| For a full-size Michelin spare tire, I bet. |
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| EXCALIBUR |
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Originally posted by RedMDX
but he already has a touring model, presumably with four touring wheels (and tires) per his signature line....????
Duh!!!:32: |
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| Will4271 |
Sorry... I met the Full size spare tire rims for the '03 Touring MDX.
I assume from what I read that it will fit in the wheel well where the temporary spare sits. |
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| srpbep |
There's lots of stuff on the site re the full size spare.
Re availability: It is sold as a "replacement part", not an accessory. I am sure that Tim at Hondacuraworld can get one. I "assume" it will cost $200.00 like the 01/02 rims purchased from Tim (might be slightly more/less expensive). Best way to find out is to give Tim a call.
Re buying one: I wouldn't have it any other way. My wife is getting ready to take an 800 mile trip. Sure do feel better knowing she has a real spare should she need it. |
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| Will4271 |
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Originally posted by srpbep
Re buying one: I wouldn't have it any other way. My wife is getting ready to take an 800 mile trip. Sure do feel better knowing she has a real spare should she need it.
Ditto That. Also, I was reading that VSA should be off if you use the temporary spare.
Tim,
Can you find out the pricing?
Thanks.
Will
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by Will4271
Sorry... I met the Full size spare tire rims for the '03 Touring MDX.
I assume from what I read that it will fit in the wheel well where the temporary spare sits.
You assume correctly. I have a full size spare, and recommend you get one from Tim. (www.hondacuraworld.com) |
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| hondacuraworld |
quote:
Originally posted by srpbep
There's lots of stuff on the site re the full size spare.
Re availability: It is sold as a "replacement part", not an accessory. I am sure that Tim at Hondacuraworld can get one. I "assume" it will cost $200.00 like the 01/02 rims purchased from Tim (might be slightly more/less expensive). Best way to find out is to give Tim a call.
Pricing is the same. We make part number adjustments as needed with the vehicle model year, which is entered on checkout. |
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| Will4271 |
| thanks. I assume that the tire is not included.:4: |
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| srpbep |
Your assumption is correct, $200.00 is for the aluminum wheel.
Tim also can provide you with the OEM Michelin. We bought a spare Touring rim/tire from Tim for our 02. Tim's prices were good for the tire as well. As I remember, the tire was somewhere between $140-150. Please note that my memory may be incorrect and/or tire prices could have changed. The one thing I can assure you of is that it isn't worth the time to "price shop Tim". If you can buy it any cheaper elsewhere you won't save enough to waste the time. When the whole package costs $340-350, what difference can $5-10 make when you only have to deal with one supplier, Tim is reliable, yada yada yada. |
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| JTM |
| It is $142 for the OEM Michelin tire from Tim. (At least that is the price I got). $180 for the rim (Group Buy). Then I spend $9 for mount and balance at local COSTCO tire store. |
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| miro |
| Anybody thought of possibly using steel wheel for the spare? I know that MDX doesn't come with the steel one but some other wheel might fit. Also I might be cheap, but I'm sure I can't find some cheaper tire (it's a temporary spare tire, remember?). There is also free roadside assistance, right? Just my though... |
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| Will4271 |
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Originally posted by JTM
It is $142 for the OEM Michelin tire from Tim. (At least that is the price I got). $180 for the rim (Group Buy). Then I spend $9 for mount and balance at local COSTCO tire store.
I hope that we get another group buy for the '03 Touring Wheel again.
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| DavidM |
Miro:
ONe advantage of having the same tire/rim for the spare as you have on the rest of the vehicle is doing a "5-Tire" rotation. This will extend the life of all of the tires. (Thereby saving additional money, if that is a big concern):1: |
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| zafer |
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Originally posted by JTM
Then I spend $9 for mount and balance at local COSTCO tire store.
Did they bang on the standard ugly weights, or use interior stick-ons? |
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| hondacuraworld |
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Originally posted by DavidM
Miro:
ONe advantage of having the same tire/rim for the spare as you have on the rest of the vehicle is doing a "5-Tire" rotation. This will extend the life of all of the tires. (Thereby saving additional money, if that is a big concern):1:
I always advise against rotating the spare into the mix, rather keep it until you need two tires, then you only have to buy one :4: |
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| socalJD |
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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
I always advise against rotating the spare into the mix, rather keep it until you need two tires, then you only have to buy one :4:
Just wondering, if the OEM tires last apprx 60,000 miles, and let's assume that will be apprx 4 years, is it safe to keep the spare that long and then place it into service with 3 new tires ? Wondering if the tire compound begins to weaken and you get cracks or hardening of the spare tire . . . then there's also the chance that they change the tread design and the spare won't match the other 3 new tires ? Just wondering if doing the 5 wheel rotation might be a good idea . . . |
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| steventimm |
If interested, send me email
steventimm@hotmail.com
price is $275 + shipping. tire/wheel weighs 55 lbs and i'd be shipping from 98052 zip if you want to check out ups for rates. I have 2 tires/wheels left...and they are brand new (13 miles on them) |
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| JTM |
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Originally posted by zafer
Did they bang on the standard ugly weights, or use interior stick-ons?
zafer,
bang on it... just the same as most tire stores do on the tire. :o |
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| hondacuraworld |
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Originally posted by socalJD
Just wondering, if the OEM tires last apprx 60,000 miles, and let's assume that will be apprx 4 years, is it safe to keep the spare that long and then place it into service with 3 new tires ? Wondering if the tire compound begins to weaken and you get cracks or hardening of the spare tire . . . then there's also the chance that they change the tread design and the spare won't match the other 3 new tires ? Just wondering if doing the 5 wheel rotation might be a good idea . . .
The OEM tires won't last 60,000 miles unless you are under ideal highway driving conditions IMO. Very few tires on a big, heavy vehicle like the MDX would last that long, if any. I'd say 35K is a reasonable expectation.
Don't forget, the rubber compounds are much different today than they were many years ago. I don't think dry-rot is an issue over that period of time.
As far as those sticky things, Zafer, I think they mark where the balance weights go when they balance the tires at the factory. |
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