Ace Wheels arrived
#32
12-21-2012, 09:59 AM
HRE is the one exception, although some aston owners have reported on certain designs only either front or rear stock lugs worked.
The rest require tuner lugnuts. Remember, most wheels use Lug BOLTs not Lug Nuts, so they are provided. With aston none of them are provided. Most aftermarket wheels never provide bolts. That is an industry standard, the ones that do are super rare exception so consider yourself lucky if they do. 90%+ don't
The rest require tuner lugnuts. Remember, most wheels use Lug BOLTs not Lug Nuts, so they are provided. With aston none of them are provided. Most aftermarket wheels never provide bolts. That is an industry standard, the ones that do are super rare exception so consider yourself lucky if they do. 90%+ don't
#33
12-21-2012, 10:49 AM
^^^ There are more, not just HRE...I've rattled of a half dozen or so wheel makers who provide hardware with their wheels. Hardare means lug bolts, or nuts depending on if you run studs or not, any sort of spacer or hub ring if needed. etc...
Not having these items in my estimate does not make a wheel package complete. It's like giving a customer a plate of food at a restuarant and not providing them with a the dining utelsils or silverware required to eat their meal.
Not having these items in my estimate does not make a wheel package complete. It's like giving a customer a plate of food at a restuarant and not providing them with a the dining utelsils or silverware required to eat their meal.
#34
12-21-2012, 11:35 AM
HRE is the one exception, although some aston owners have reported on certain designs only either front or rear stock lugs worked.
The rest require tuner lugnuts. Remember, most wheels use Lug BOLTs not Lug Nuts, so they are provided. With aston none of them are provided. Most aftermarket wheels never provide bolts. That is an industry standard, the ones that do are super rare exception so consider yourself lucky if they do. 90%+ don't
The rest require tuner lugnuts. Remember, most wheels use Lug BOLTs not Lug Nuts, so they are provided. With aston none of them are provided. Most aftermarket wheels never provide bolts. That is an industry standard, the ones that do are super rare exception so consider yourself lucky if they do. 90%+ don't
You buy any of the many, many wheels from Tirerack and they come with required mounting hardware. And MOST wheels use lug NUTS, not BOLTS.
#35
12-21-2012, 12:19 PM
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Well technically they are lug SCREWS, because a bolt requires a fastener on the other end....lol
#37
12-21-2012, 03:34 PM
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OK! Here we go....what everyone was waiting for (I guess). Wheels installed by my pal Scott, who has the finest equipment at one of his tire stores and has been doing this for 30 years. He has sold just about every wheel brand ever made, including lots of HRE's and done them on every car imaginable. Installed with a Corghi tire machine and Hunter Road Force Balancer. His comments were:
* Very nicely done wheels * Incredible finish * Can't believe you can buy as set for $ 1,200 * They REALLY update the car * Both rear wheels were 'walking' (side to side runout) and difficult to balance, but he indicated he was able to correct most of that and anyone buying these should definitely only have them balanced on a Hunter Road Force machine. Fronts were fine. He then said you would never get that runout on a wheel like an HRE, but then these are not priced like an HRE.
Offest is aggressive, but not over the top. I'm happy with the fit and fitment - just don't get too close to any curbs as these will take the hit. These are the stock tires sizes for the 2007 Aston (19" wheel option) and the car has not been - and will not be - lowered. So, its a cosmetic change only, and I think worth every penny....I would buy again.
ACE WHEEL needs to do one thing, however - and either include the lug nuts with the wheels or sell them as an accessory, because a lot of wheel buyers are going to get aggravated trying to chase these down on their own. It would be very frustrating for a buyer to order a wheel and tire combo from a dealer - have them arrive and then he can't install them because there are no lug nuts that will fit. Little things like that make a difference.
Now, onto the photos....it was late in the afternoon and some snowflakes coming down, the best I can do for now....
* Very nicely done wheels * Incredible finish * Can't believe you can buy as set for $ 1,200 * They REALLY update the car * Both rear wheels were 'walking' (side to side runout) and difficult to balance, but he indicated he was able to correct most of that and anyone buying these should definitely only have them balanced on a Hunter Road Force machine. Fronts were fine. He then said you would never get that runout on a wheel like an HRE, but then these are not priced like an HRE.
Offest is aggressive, but not over the top. I'm happy with the fit and fitment - just don't get too close to any curbs as these will take the hit. These are the stock tires sizes for the 2007 Aston (19" wheel option) and the car has not been - and will not be - lowered. So, its a cosmetic change only, and I think worth every penny....I would buy again.
ACE WHEEL needs to do one thing, however - and either include the lug nuts with the wheels or sell them as an accessory, because a lot of wheel buyers are going to get aggravated trying to chase these down on their own. It would be very frustrating for a buyer to order a wheel and tire combo from a dealer - have them arrive and then he can't install them because there are no lug nuts that will fit. Little things like that make a difference.
Now, onto the photos....it was late in the afternoon and some snowflakes coming down, the best I can do for now....
Last edited by drcollie; 12-21-2012 at 03:49 PM.
#41
12-21-2012, 03:58 PM
OK! Here we go....what everyone was waiting for (I guess). Wheels installed by my pal Scott, who has the finest equipment at one of his tire stores and has been doing this for 30 years. He has sold just about every wheel brand ever made, including lots of HRE's and done them on every car imaginable. Installed with a Corghi tire machine and Hunter Road Force Balancer. His comments were:
* Very nicely done wheels * Incredible finish * Can't believe you can buy as set for $ 1,200 * They REALLY update the car * Both rear wheels were 'walking' (side to side runout) and difficult to balance, but he indicated he was able to correct most of that and anyone buying these should definitely only have them balanced on a Hunter Road Force machine. Fronts were fine. He then said you would never get that runout on a wheel like an HRE, but then these are not priced like an HRE.
Offest is aggressive, but not over the top. I'm happy with the fit and fitment - just don't get too close to any curbs as these will take the hit. These are the stock tires sizes for the 2007 Aston (19" wheel option) and the car has not been - and will not be - lowered. So, its a cosmetic change only, and I think worth every penny....I would buy again.
ACE WHEEL needs to do one thing, however - and either include the lug nuts with the wheels or sell them as an accessory, because a lot of wheel buyers are going to get aggravated trying to chase these down on their own. It would be very frustrating for a buyer to order a wheel and tire combo from a dealer - have them arrive and then he can't install them because there are no lug nuts that will fit. Little things like that make a difference.
Now, onto the photos....it was late in the afternoon and some snowflakes coming down, the best I can do for now....
* Very nicely done wheels * Incredible finish * Can't believe you can buy as set for $ 1,200 * They REALLY update the car * Both rear wheels were 'walking' (side to side runout) and difficult to balance, but he indicated he was able to correct most of that and anyone buying these should definitely only have them balanced on a Hunter Road Force machine. Fronts were fine. He then said you would never get that runout on a wheel like an HRE, but then these are not priced like an HRE.
Offest is aggressive, but not over the top. I'm happy with the fit and fitment - just don't get too close to any curbs as these will take the hit. These are the stock tires sizes for the 2007 Aston (19" wheel option) and the car has not been - and will not be - lowered. So, its a cosmetic change only, and I think worth every penny....I would buy again.
ACE WHEEL needs to do one thing, however - and either include the lug nuts with the wheels or sell them as an accessory, because a lot of wheel buyers are going to get aggravated trying to chase these down on their own. It would be very frustrating for a buyer to order a wheel and tire combo from a dealer - have them arrive and then he can't install them because there are no lug nuts that will fit. Little things like that make a difference.
Now, onto the photos....it was late in the afternoon and some snowflakes coming down, the best I can do for now....
#43
12-21-2012, 06:24 PM
wow!
looks amazing.....what a nice choice!
it's tough picking out wheels isn't it?
I've done it a few times and it's never easy
and I'm always a bit worried....then they get installed...haha
very nice! hope to have one of these someday......seriously considering
trading my 2012 CLS63 towards one......
thanx for sharing your pictures
looks amazing.....what a nice choice!
it's tough picking out wheels isn't it?
I've done it a few times and it's never easy
and I'm always a bit worried....then they get installed...haha
very nice! hope to have one of these someday......seriously considering
trading my 2012 CLS63 towards one......
thanx for sharing your pictures
#44
12-21-2012, 10:05 PM
Looks like they came out just right; not too far out like the photos in the Ace post. Much better looking then stock, that's for sure!
Good choice !
Good choice !
#45
12-22-2012, 07:15 AM
I think the offest looks Perfect. I will hopefully be be getting a set of these in the near future.