NtnBeatsMuzik

What's up fellas. Looking to get new wheels for my Acura TL 2010 3.7 SH AWD (tech package) anyone running these set ups ? Or a wide tire set up above 255? Please help as I know NOTHING about the wheel and tire specs lol. 😏 Also would either 275/285 all around look appropriate ?

potmilkz

it depends on what rim you got.. i dont think you can go 285.


you need to stop thinkin that you drive a 370z or a q60.. as those tire sizes are for cars like that..

max i would go all around is 255... and that will depend on your rim size, offset and how low you are.

NtnBeatsMuzik

Lol. I don't think I drive anything other then what I drive which an Acura TL. I was merely going off of what was told to me by a rep at tire rack.com. That's all buddy. Thanks for your input tho. I do appreciate your input tho thanks a lot.

justnspace

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^since you know nothing about wheels and tires, it'll benefit you if read up on some stuff!

are you just wanting to run a wider tire on the stock wheel??
head to Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing
and input stock specs then input your proposed tire..
it will tell you if it's correct or not

NtnBeatsMuzik

Just out of curiousity but if the TL can't fit 285 then this info is incorrect right? Or can it. I have people telling me you can and others you cant. 🤔🤔

justnspace

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^you didnt hit my link, BRUHHHHH

if you hit the link that I provided, the calculator WILL show you what will fit and what wont.

NtnBeatsMuzik

Yea sorry bro. I did click on the link but then after after I read your comment I thought it would only give me specs on different tire sizes for stock rims and I'm looking to go wider with aftermarket wheels. That's all but I'll check it out now kncase i miss something. Sorry I'm doing all the riding shotgun. And I'm riding with my buddy and using my phone gps too find our next stop. Lol Ima check now now tho bud thanks if I misspelled anything sorry trucks are really bumpy 😩😩

jtech316

I agree with potz. Anything above 255 or even at 255 you're going to have to roll your fenders especially if you're going with 10" wide wheels and lowering it. I'm running 245/35/20 on 20x10 with 40+ offset and i'm really close to rubbing. If you want more meat on your wheel, I wouldn't go that wide on your wheels.
UFC_bronco is running this
1. Brand of Rim - XO Paris
2. Rim size (diameter and width) - 20" x 8.5"
3. Offset - +35
4. Brand of tire - Hankook Ventus V4
5. Tire size - 255/35/20
6. Drop Type and Amount - stock suspension
7. Do they rub - rear only, rolled fenders
8. Transmission type - 6MT
and he had to roll his fenders. pictures can be seen here with other people's setup and specs. 4G Wheel/Tire specs

carbonTSEX

There has been a member or two who have ran a 275/30/20 in the rear but I'm not sure on the width of the rim. From my personal experience you won't be running anything large than a 255 depending on your wheel width.

Also correct me if I am wrong but the center bore is 64.1mm not 70.1mm.

rondog

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Yes, 64.1 mm is hub centric on Acura. Heating up of the wheel and hub can have an effect on the hub centric performance of hub rings.


Regarding the width game, Ive tried it all personally and I must share.
You should drop down to a 30 series after 255, because the middle number (35 series in this case) is aspect ratio, basically contingent on the first number which identifies the width of the contact patch in mm. For example, 35% of 245 is different than 35% of 285. So 245/35/20 and 285/35/20 have completely different sidewall height and overall diameter even though they are both 35 series. These numbers will affect your gauge readout across the board, RPM, Speedo, ODO, etc. If you have an auto, it will also effect your transmission shift points and drivability. Damage can be done over an extended period of time.

Also take into consideration the rubber compound makes a bigger difference eon performance than the size. 245 sticky performance compound will more than likely be a better grip than 285 of some low quality tire.

Also, if you do not have the right wheel width, the 285 of the tire will not all make it onto the ground. Trying to get 285 onto a 9" width for instance will translate into maybe only 270mm actually making it to the ground. Thats why its so important to get the recommended wheel width for the tire. If done too extreme, you could also lose air pressure suddenly and cause an accident that could be harmful or even deadly. I'm talking about over stretching or over loading a tire on a wheel.

Lastly, the sidewall shape or profile makes a wheel look better or worse. A vertical or slightly slanted (stretched look) looks more aggressive than the bulging donut looking tire that comes out like a stock car tire.

Drive safe and enjoy!

NtnBeatsMuzik

ok so I just got off the phone with Acura and they pretty much just shut me down with trying to change my rims lol. They said due to safety reason with an Acura TL sh awd I can't change to a bigger tire. Obviously I see amor of people on the forum who have done so. So can anyone explain if I do 20x9 in the front and 20x10 in the back will it mess with the differentials ? Or do I have to have them all the same width ? Please help

rondog

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Regardless what what people say and done, the dealer will try to discourage any type of upgrades UNLESS they provide them in their dealerships. I used to sell RJ wheels from the parts dept in over 20 dealerships across the US, and they would push them more than OEM.

Now, the idea of a staggered setup on a FWD or AWD, just makes no sense to me. It's like trying to put a manual gear shift knob on an automatic car. Besides the driving characteristics of the vehicle will change when you increase the grip in the rear more than the front, especially on a car designed to have a square setup all four corners. Understeer can be devastating in extreme maneuvers.

NtnBeatsMuzik

I see what your saying. And I appreciate the input. Makes sense to me. Thanks. Ok, well now is it still considered staggered if I get 255/35/20 all around but 20x9 in the front and 20x10 in the rear? The overall diameter stays the same I'm just thinking maybe a less wider wheel infront would clear better when cornering? What are your thoughts onthat will that affect the differentials in a bad way? Also maybe you can answer this for me aswell. Recently dropped my car and my wheels are pushed in on top and I'm currently still on 18' stock wheels. If I add the camber kit now to fix the camber issue will I have to readjust them again once I get rims bigger wheels on it later? Sorry don't know too much about this part. Hopefully you could help.

carbonTSEX

You can run staggered but it is not recommended. The added weight in the rear can cause premature wear on the diff due to stress. If you can go squared, I'd stick with that.

Whenever you lower the car the wheels camber in (negative camber). You can correct it with a camber kit. When you get your new wheels, depending on the specs you may need to run some camber to get them to fit. If they are in the conservative side then having your camber set within the oem specifications would help preserve the tires longer.

NtnBeatsMuzik

Lol yea negative camber idk why I didn't refer to it as that. Anyway cool. So either way wider tires in the rear or just overall bigger (diameterwise) it's still considered staggered. Ok. Well I'll probably have to go 20x10 squared. To avoid the unnecessary stress. And ok cool thanks a lot bro