012TL-GLM

Hey guys - Angie needs some new shoes - I've narrowed it down to a few choices, but if some of you skilled photoshoppers are looking for time to kill if you could give me an idea of what these look like on the car that would be amazing.

I've got a 2012 TL SH-AWD in Graphite Luster. I'm going with gunmetal/gray/graphite wheels. I don't care for chrome at all, and not a big fan of black although that might work for some designs.

Anyway, here are the wheels I'm considering:

20x8.5 Ace Alloy Aspire Mica Grey


20x9 Rohana RC22 Matte Graphite


20x8.5 Black Di Forza BM-8 All Matte Graphite (Concave)


Here's a picture of my car to work with

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

all of your choices are very similar and all would look great on your car.

5 spokes are classic and would look great, just like your stock 5 spokes.

the 10 spoke would also look great.

if i had to choose, i'd choose the 10 spoke, because it is different than your stock 5 spoke

2012wagon

I like the 3rd one the best.

Surprised no Vossen on there, as I thought that was prerequisite shoe of choice for TL ownership

potmilkz

LOL, i know right? seems like everyone likes them cheap vossens..

types1fan

I'm not into vossens at all, I think they are over priced and the CV3 are soooo played out already. I like the first one.

justnspace

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Shhhh, dont let the kiddies here you speak of vossens like that.

usdmJON

Vossen is trash. Maybe when they are finally TUV or JWL certified will I change my tune. But any attempt to gain info on the safety of their wheels is met with negativity from the vossen reps.
They do not care to have their products certified safe because it would interfere with their money making. Stick to wheel companies that are willing to spend that dime to assure what you mount to your car is safe.

OP, stick with your OEM wheels, buy other OEM wheels, or aftermarket wheels that are TUV, JWL, or VIA certified. Stay safe.

iSeeYouTwo

I like the first set but only if they were more aggressive. I feel as if they won't look as nice on the car as in the pictures.

potmilkz

just get vossens and become like the 30th member to get it.. all tl with vossens look the same anyways.. i went to a meet with 3 black 4th gens all with that gunmetal cv3.. they essentially all look the same..

012TL-GLM

I'm 99% sure I'm going with the Ace Aspire - Here are a couple of pics on other cars. I couldn't find any pictures on a 4th Gen TL but I think they'll look sharp! Now to decide on tires, leaning towards Michelin but still undecided. I think the wheels on the range rover are the right color. These wheels look equal parts luxury and aggressive for me. I think they'd look great on Angie!

justnspace

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10 spoke looks great!!!

012TL-GLM

I concur! Now for the hard part, tires...

I will state right up front that I'm a tire noob - honestly I've never kept a vehicle long enough to change the tires since I was 20 years old.

So, looking at tire rack I put in my car, and picked 20" tires - the size recommended is 245/35ZR20 - is this the proper size I should be looking at for the Ace Aspire rims?

Some insight to my plans (feel free to poke holes)

Remove OE 18' wheels/tires from 2012 TL SH-AWD
Deploy above wheels to my 2010 MDX (I believe same bolt pattern)
Keep old MDX wheels for dedicated winter tires for TL

Your thoughts are appreciated oh Acura Forum Gurus

justnspace

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I'm busy at work right now; butt, play around with this tire calculator.

input stock specs then input proposed tire specs.
it will tell you if the rolling diameter is the same as stock.
Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing

also, have you decided on Wheel specs?
height, width and Offset

012TL-GLM

Thanks for that! I think I'd stick to the stock width, so 245? Haven't given much thought to height yet, seems a common size is the 245/30/20. If my web research is being honest I think most of the wheel setups I like have an offset around +42-+45, I'd like them to be flush with the body, the stock set up has a lot of empty space I'd like to fill up. This has got to be the hardest luxury item I've ever purchased. More choices than buying a car. I think finding the perfect woman would be an easier feat!!

TeamAcura

HeartTLs

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GLM I tried locating the pictures, but couldn't find them here. Another member here with a 12-14' CBP 4G had 19" Mica Grey Aspires, it looked great. Prior to that he had 20" and 19" grey Convex's.

PM me and I'll text you the pictures, I have 4.

012TL-GLM

Thanks Heart - PM sent!

HeartTLs

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Sent, post them up here for other to see please

012TL-GLM

Here they are, looks great!

Ace Aspire Slideshow by 012tl-glm | Photobucket

HeartTLs

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So is that going to be your choice? What color? I'll confirm later but I believe the specs are 19x8.5 40mm offset, stock height and those are caliper covers.

012TL-GLM

Right now the Aspires are at the top of the list - However the Ron Jon Inspyre has caught my eye as well and I think they'd look great with the graphite luster of my car

ej6sliver

^I think that one look the best... are those 19s or 20s?