bbrunty15
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Hello all!
First post!
I am the owner of a Boost Blue FL5 Type R, this is my first Type R.
I wanted to throw out a topic and see what the community thought about it.
First off, in addition to my FL5 I also own a 2014 Accord, that's my daily driver for the time being. I live in northern Ohio so we see snow and below freezing temps through late December all the way through to the beginning of April sometimes.
I feel like I am in the minority of people who actually like the look of the OEM wheels. Don't get me wrong I love aftermarket wheels and I love the look of a lot of yours. FL5 and FK8s alike. But I am an OEM+ type of guy, typically.
But here's my thought. My FL5 will never see snow, ideally it will never see salt. I am curious to know if it would be possible to buy a second set of wheels for an all-season tire. I don't feel like I need to put snow tires on the car but I would appreciate having a better wearing tire for times when performance is secondary and keep the OEM wheels and PS4Ss for summer and track use when I can lean on them. For example, I would love to take the car on an occasional road trip. My fear is wearing out the PS4Ss in a situation where I am not even leaning on them that much. On top of that, while I did get the wheel and tire protection package, I fear being on a trip and cracking/bending a wheel. I was told it could take 2 weeks to source a new wheel.
Additionally, has anyone had luck putting 18s on the car? My thinking is if I am putting all-seasons on for potential adverse weather (non-snow) and comfort driving maybe an additional gain in sidewall would be beneficial. Again, I will save the performance for the PS4Ss.
I know this might sound a little sacrilegious to put an all season tire on but this comes from a place of wanting to drive it more and preserve the PS4S for what they were made for. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good set of wheels and tires for an 18" set up? Has anyone tried this on any other car? What are some things I might not be thinking of? Any advice and suggestions would be great!
I appreciate the feedback!
Ben
First post!
I am the owner of a Boost Blue FL5 Type R, this is my first Type R.
I wanted to throw out a topic and see what the community thought about it.
First off, in addition to my FL5 I also own a 2014 Accord, that's my daily driver for the time being. I live in northern Ohio so we see snow and below freezing temps through late December all the way through to the beginning of April sometimes.
I feel like I am in the minority of people who actually like the look of the OEM wheels. Don't get me wrong I love aftermarket wheels and I love the look of a lot of yours. FL5 and FK8s alike. But I am an OEM+ type of guy, typically.
But here's my thought. My FL5 will never see snow, ideally it will never see salt. I am curious to know if it would be possible to buy a second set of wheels for an all-season tire. I don't feel like I need to put snow tires on the car but I would appreciate having a better wearing tire for times when performance is secondary and keep the OEM wheels and PS4Ss for summer and track use when I can lean on them. For example, I would love to take the car on an occasional road trip. My fear is wearing out the PS4Ss in a situation where I am not even leaning on them that much. On top of that, while I did get the wheel and tire protection package, I fear being on a trip and cracking/bending a wheel. I was told it could take 2 weeks to source a new wheel.
Additionally, has anyone had luck putting 18s on the car? My thinking is if I am putting all-seasons on for potential adverse weather (non-snow) and comfort driving maybe an additional gain in sidewall would be beneficial. Again, I will save the performance for the PS4Ss.
I know this might sound a little sacrilegious to put an all season tire on but this comes from a place of wanting to drive it more and preserve the PS4S for what they were made for. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good set of wheels and tires for an 18" set up? Has anyone tried this on any other car? What are some things I might not be thinking of? Any advice and suggestions would be great!
I appreciate the feedback!
Ben
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