xmaldonado

These are the specs of the rims.
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
Hub Bore: 73mm Hub
Offset: +42 Offset
Wheel Size: 17" x 7"

rondog

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IS your car a manual or auto?

justnspace

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a 7 inch wide wheel will be 1 inch less than stock.
stock wheels are 17x8 +45

I wouldnt do it

xmaldonado

auto

xmaldonado

I was wondering what that one inch affect the car, what problems would it bring? Thank you for the response.

justnspace

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it will be one inch narrow, will not look good on the car.

you are moving backwards.
you want to stay the same or move forward. never go backwards.

stock is 8 inch wide.
WHY!!!!! would you move to a 7 inch wheel?

in other words; follow the OEM!! Dont GO AGAINST OEM!

Turbonut

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Agree. The stock tire size 235/45-17 is recommended to be installed on 7.5" minimum width wheels.
Also, the outside of the wheel will move inward @ 3/8".

Not saying it can't be done as many don't care about the wheel size, but I'd look for wheels at least 7.5"
wide and an offset <39mm which would put the o/s in the same location as OEM.

More money and new tires would be needed, but might want to look into the Momo 18"x8" +40 size

xmaldonado

I was wondering what the one inch can affect the car, what problems would it bring? Thank you for the response @justnspace. Yesterday, 07:44 AM #3
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justnspace

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the TL is a mid-powered FWD, if you stick on narrow wheels, you're most likely going to stick on narrow tires....
this will diminish power as your car will fight to grip.

it's a bad move.
you can move parallel, forward, and across, but never backwards!
the car is made for at least 8 inch wide wheels.
follow the OEM specs!!!

justnspace

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wheels come and go....
you think you have a deal, price wise....but in reality, those wheels do not fit the TL well.
so, no deal.

xmaldonado

@justnspace and @turbonut thank you for the help and info. Let me explain why the awakard question, I got a great deal on the momo wheels. I will admit I jumped the gun to quick. I got th set of wheels for $310, they have a lilltle curb rash they aren't bent. These wheels run for $1600 new, so I figure if they don't work out for me I'll sell them in Craigslist.

thoiboi

Sell them.

justnspace

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Do the Craigslist flip method!!!
would be cool to see you flip or trade them for a better set, until eventually you have a set you want!!!

Wheels come and go.. It's a better deal to find the right specs at a fair cost