stillhere153

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there is no guarantee the adr sterling will clear, you may need a 5mm spacer at most, which would bring the offset to 19x8.5 +33 which would leave you to run 235/35-19 or 225/35-19 so you wont rub


the falken torque have a spoke pattern that may allow them to clear, worst case also a 5mm spacer which would bring the wheel to a 19x8 +33 which would allow you to run 245/35-19...

Fulani has a TL

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ADRS will work, With the Torque 5s on an 8 inch wheel, depending if you want a stretched look or a standard look, you can fit anything from a 215 (stretched) to a 235.

bigmoetl1

not lowered yet but would definately consider once i order springs trying to order wheels now

NBPacuraTL

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stillhere, what's your recommendation or experience on what i should do?

Should i use my old tires off my current rims and put it on the new ones? the thing, i hear that when they switch it over, they might end up damaging the tire when they are prying the tire off, so might as well just buy a new set with the rims.

Russianvolta

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20 8.5 all around, 40 offset, with 245 35 20. Will it work? Dropped on tien h techs. about an inch and a half.

stillhere153

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Depends on wat machine the shop works with... I've swapped tires to other wheels... Afterall tires generally cost the same as wheels

stillhere153

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Yes and no

Yes on the 20x8.5 +40
No on the tires, you'll need 245/30-20

rodneyc77

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Hey Al... sorry my dude... But his set-up will work perfectly...

20x8.5 +40 with 245/35/20 will definitely work... I was running that same set-up about a year ago.... and the year before that I had the same tires size on a set of wheels 20x8.5 +35... with no issues except cutting the Aspec Rear Lip in the wheel well...

Russianvolta

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Thanks for the help guys. I just dont want the ruff ride with the 245 30 20.

bigmoetl1

the ride on the 245-30-20 is not that bad i had on my 05 tl. if you are lowered i would not recommend the 245-35-20 it will rub bad

EcKoHeD72

Okay, thanksfulani and stillhere!

EcKoHeD72

Okay, thanks fulani and stillhere!

stillhere153

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well the speedo wont agree

course he can run it,

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
235/45-17 4.2in 12.7in 25.3in 79.6in 796 0.0%
245/35-20 3.4in 13.4in 26.8in 84.0in 754 5.6%
245/30-20 2.9in 12.9in 25.8in 81.0in 782 1.8%
225/35-20 3.1in 13.1in 26.2in 82.3in 770 3.5%
235/30-20 2.8in 12.8in 25.6in 80.3in 789 0.9%
255/30-20 3.0in 13.0in 26.0in 81.8in 775 2.8%

Lileasy123

Transmission: AT
Year/Trim: 07 Type S
Wheel Make/Model: Tenzo DC-6
Wheel Size : 18x8
Wheel Offset : +35
Tire size: 245/40 18
If lowered (amount): 1 inch on eibach prokit

I am yet to put on the rims and lower the car yet but I have them waiting in the garage. just wondering if there will be any rubbing/clearance issues when installed and lowered?

stillhere153

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replied on the main forum thread, sorry I never saw this one

sol_da_man

Transmission: 6MT
Year/Trim: 04 DYNAMIC
Wheel Make/Model: 5zigen
Wheel Size : 17x8 front, 17x9 rear
Wheel Offset : +42 front, +38 rear
Tire size: would need to purchase tires for these wheels. recommendations?
If lowered (amount): going to drop it on Tein springs at the same time.

There is a local seller and he is selling a set of 5zigen wheels off of his S2000 for DIRT cheap. just wanna know if i should pick them up. thanks in advance for the info! you guys rock!

blatallic

GREAT THREAD, a lot of useful info on here!!!

I have a question....For the rear of a TL.

20x10 with a Offset of 43, currently the wheel has a 255/30 on it....

Is a wider tire possible? Lets say a 265?

Car is going to be dropped on Comptechs

Reason Im asking because some are riding on 255's with 8inch wide rims and some even a 265.....On a 10inch wheel think 265 would be nice maybe 275 but I know that would be pushing it!!

Car is a 05 TL AT

Fulani has a TL

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I think this thread slipped through Al's eyes again. Let me help him out a little bit;

You can per say run 245/45/17 all around, or run 225/45/17 up front and 245/45/17 in the rear.

itschnobigdeal

Can we sticky this thread?

Fulani has a TL

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This should help you, I am rolling on 20x10 with a +45 offset rolling on 255/30/20. When I test fitted 275, it did not fit.

I say, go with 255 it will still have an aggressive look, you will have to roll your fenders though.

jokerman826

Transmission: AT
Year/Trim: 04 Base
Wheel Make/Model: Tork Imagine
Wheel Size : 19x9
Wheel Offset : +40
Tire size: 245/35/19
If lowered (amount): None Yet, plan on 1" in a few months.

Fulani has a TL

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Al answered your question in regards to the 245 on a 9" wheel, and I have to agree with him that it will work...

And those wheels will work too

bigmoetl1

Correct me if im wrong but i will only need the 3mm spacers for the front correct. i found the 3mm spacer and would like to order the wheels. let me know thanks.

bigmoetl1

here is the specs on the 3mm spacers are these the ones i need
YOU ARE BIDDING ON
ONE SET OF 2 NEW SPACERS

4 & 5 X 98-120

brand new pair
3mm in thickness
fit 4 lug metric 98, 100, 108, 110, 114.3 and 120 mm lug bolt circle
fit 4 lug standard 3 3/4", 4", 4 1/4" and 4 1/2"
fit 5 lug metric 100, 108, 112, 114.3, 115 and 120 mm lug bolt circle
fit 5 lug standard 4", 4 1/4", 4 1/2" and 4 3/4"
light aluminum

WDP TL

i wanna lower about 2-2.25 all round and wanna do 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 what offset should i use and what tires size to avoid rubbing btw 06 tl auto

Fulani has a TL

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It says that it fits 5x114.3, which is our bolt pattern.

And yes, you would only need them in front. But me personally I would put them all around so it pushes out the wheel a lil bit to be level with the fenders. maybe even do a 5mm in the rear)


+40 - +45 offset ( You can do +35 on the fronts). Tire size I would do 225/35/19 on the front, and then 245/35/19 on the rears. Will have to roll fenders

bigmoetl1

went to order these wheels the u2 35 20x8.5 and the rim shop is saying they will stick out if i use the 3mm spacer.

he is trying to get me to my the 20x7.5

i have th 08 type s auto no drop thanks

D R E W

Majority of these guys at the wheel & tire shop are full of BS. That's why it's important that you do your own homework and RESEARCH RESEARCH & RESEARCH! On this forum alone you will find tons of information! On this forum alone there are numerous of members with different wheel & tire setups.

If you don't have any plans to lower your TL-S then you actually have more options with sizes, wheel widths, wheel offsets, and numerous tire setups.

Go to this thread New Wheel/Tire specs with pics and you will find numerous setups!

A 20x7.5in wheel with a 7.5in wheel width is too skinny! The factory TL stock wheels are 17x8.0 with a 8.0 wheel width. Why go down? Go wider!

The 20x8.5 with the 35mm offset without the 3mm spacer will work!
The wheels will look flush with the fender.

But IMO, any time you get wheels to replace the stock setup a lowered stance will improve overall looks by a whole lot. There are also other benefits to lowering your car.

BTW, my setup is 19x8.5 (front) with a 42mm offset & 19x9.5 (rear) with a 42mm offset as well. Tires are 245/35R19 (front) & meatyyy 275/30R19. Lowered 1.3in (front) and 1.4in (rear) with no rubbing. I have a staggered setup on a FWD car and it's considered aggressive on a TL but I was able to pull it off because I did my research especially on this forum and was able to pull it off with no problems.

Good luck!

JBSTRD

Wheel/Tire Fitment Question:

Transmission: 6MT
Year/Trim: 04 Base
Wheel Make/Model: TSW Mondello
Wheel Size : 20x10
Wheel Offset : +40
Tire size: 255/35/20
If lowered (amount): None

stillhere153

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tsw mondello will not clear the factory brembo... and 20x10 will create no room back there to put that in the front... 20x8 or 8.5 maybe with a spacer will clear... no way for 20x10 all round

JBSTRD

So, is anyone running the Mondello's with the Brembos? You say it may be possible with 20x8.5's and a spacer? What size spacer do you think?

Sorry for all the q's and thanks.

stillhere153

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possibly a 10mm but it will require you test fitting and using the washer method (if you don't know what the washer method is pm me)

WDP TL

Originally Posted by WDP TL
i wanna lower about 2-2.25 all round and wanna do 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 what offset should i use and what tires size to avoid rubbing btw 06 tl auto
+40 - +45 offset ( You can do +35 on the fronts). Tire size I would do 225/35/19 on the front, and then 245/35/19 on the rears. Will have to roll fender

can i do +35 all around or is that causing problems in the rear??

Distorted Reality

You can depending on how low you want to go, and what size tires you do, and what size wheels you do. I am maxed out on tein basics and I am slammed on 19's with a 35 offset. And you will definately need to get your fenders rolled.

bigmoetl1

the offset is +38 and i am pretty sure they will fit i will go ahead and order this setup thanks. i have priced the eibach spring so i may lower it 1 inch but that is it.

IndyBlackTL

Transmission: 6mt
Year/Trim: 04 Base
Wheel Make/Model: Tenzo Type-M
Wheel Size: 19x8.5
Wheel Offset: 45
Lowered: Tein S-tech

Whats the widest tire size I can go with?? I was prolly gonna go with some 255's.

Thanks, Brian

realfresh

Wheel Make/Model: SSR MS1
Wheel Size (**X**): 18x8, 18x8.5
Wheel Offset (+**): +37, +42
If lowered (amount): stock
Transmission (Manual or Auto): Manual, Brembos
Year/Trim (04-07, Base or Type S): Base

Will they fit?


Also, on another note, what are the widest tires that would normally fit on 18x7.5?


Thanks anyone!

stillhere153

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The +45 allows for possibility of running any size you want

235/35-19
245/35-19
255/30-19
265/30-19 (closest to factory diameter)

stillhere153

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Ssr usually made to clear brakes... So they shuld clear them fat calipers

As far as tire options I'd keep them the same on all 4 corners since its only .5" I'd stick w/ 245/40-18

IndyBlackTL

Awesome. Will the +45 clear the brakes fine??

Thanks, Brian