scott_cha0319

Hi there guys,

I am new to acurazine and hoping to learn more from you guys.

I just bought myself a first generation 2.5 TL on April 18 2011 and was wondering if they have any deep dish rims (size) for my TL. You guys think you guys can help the brother out?

scott

TLin401

Deep dish as in you want a big lip on it or you want the style that covers the whole wheel area?

Go90go

Full face is different from dish.

OP, I don't know your brother.

~Cheers~

scott_cha0319

I want the style that covers the whole wheels area? i want it to look like sporty at the same time looking luxury too..you think you can help me...

TLDavey

I just picked up a '97 2.5 TL and the selection is a little different for the 4-lugs that we roll on. I got some from Tirerack before and they've got some affordable wheels, and the Sport Editions I picked up before were pretty nice for the price. These are on sale for $89/wheel right now:



I am tempted to get them just because of the price, they've got a "not to wild-tuner look," and my previous positive experience with Tirerack's SE wheels. They aren't bad looking, or anything... just depends on your preference. I am actually looking for a simple, clean 5-spoke for mine, so I'll keep looking. Any Black Friday sales next weekend for wheels? hehe!

cashmir316

Hey TLDavey,

Did you ever end up buying the A7 Sport Editions for your 97 2.5? I am seriously considering them and in the 17" size rather than the 15" stock. Tirerack has in their recommendations that a fender lip roll might be necessary - is this true?

Front and Rear

• Size: 17x7.5
• Offset: +45mm
• Backspacing: 6.10"
• Bolt Pattern: 4-114
• Rec. Tire Size: 215/45-17

TLDavey

I checked right before Christmas and then soon after that, and I had to pry myself away from that site and other aftermarket sites so I could save $$$ for my house purchase... So I never got them (yet) On the plus side... Yeehaaaw! My TL will have a garage of it's own, soon! Well, shared with my Ford Ranger, but I think they'll get along fine haha!

Let me know if you get them!

TLDavey

Hey cashmir316,

I checked the site again and the "rolling" of the fender is suggested for 8" width wheels... The SE A7s are 7.5" - Hmmm... Close enough you think? If I get around to asking my local tire place, I can ask them their opinion... Still on sale for $89.00/wheel!

jpaprota

Hey guys, I'm new here too. I just picked up a '96 2.5TL over winter break and I was wondering the same thing. I noticed the selection is a lot fewer for our 4 lugs, would it be worth it to convert to 5 lug?

TLDavey

Hey cashmir316... I did this quick photoshop overlay a while back. Nothing special, but just to see how it might look!

cashmir316

I did the same with a set of Elbrus 102's a while back. They look nice too, but the A7's are nice and a bargain. Still can't decide.....

Here's what I would love my TL to look like with the wheels and Eibach Pro Kit 1.2" drop.

TLDavey

Hahaha I loved those Elbrus' but they don't have 'em anymore on Tirerack.com. Plus, did they have them in 4-lug? I have a 2.5 TL... Bleh.

DiegosAnotherR1

My friend is looking to sell his wheels/tires. located in San Diego. lmk

DiabloSVRacer

two of the cleaniest 1st gen TLs i seen.. paint is beautiful on it

main70072

^ +1

robert30058

those look perfect on that.

robert30058

whats size rims are they and was it lowered?

J.L0U Da Pr0Duc3R

I have my own list of rims that i'm curious about. Follow these links and tell me what you think.

I welcome all feedback. BTW I have a '96 Acura 2.5 TL (Silver)


http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...rSpecial=false


http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...rSpecial=false


http://ronjonwheels.com/inspyre.html


http://www.enkei.com/enkei92.html

KrayzieDxC

how about AXIS OLD SKOOL 15 inch Rims..always love those wheels

J.L0U Da Pr0Duc3R

I did some research and the AXIS OLDSKOOL 15" RIMS are 15x8 and the bolt pattern is 4x100

While the stock rim size for the 2.5TL are 15x6 and the bolt pattern is 4x114.3 to be exact. Would 15x8's fit with a bolt pattern of 4x100?

Go90go

No, because you need a 4x114.3 bolt pattern.

~Cheers~

J.L0U Da Pr0Duc3R

Ok then. Can I use 5x114.3 wheels on a 4x114.3 bolt pattern or do I have to get a 5 lug swap done on my 2.5TL?

main70072

5x114.3 = 5 lugs
4x114.3 = 4 lugs

You need 5 lugs bolt pattern 114.3 to use that particular wheel on the 2.5TLs.

Go90go

Fixed.

A 5 lug wheel will not fit on a 4 lug car. If they did, then why bother with conversions?

~Cheers~

main70072

^ Thanks for clearing that up. What I meant to say was that the car needed a 5 lug pattern to use the 5x114.3 wheels.

J.L0U Da Pr0Duc3R

Are There any Acura rims that would look good on a 1st gen?

vipstar

imho, i don't think so.

pro_found973.2TL

Yup. Legend GS or 3RD Gen. TL base rims.

TLDavey

What about these CL wheels on a 1st gen 2.5 TL?

TLin401

Qi saw it on a car in my area and it didn't do anything for me. It was eh IMO.