accord 2002

are the TL typ S and CL type S rims/wheels exactly the same? 01-03 model

CL6

No.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

A better explained answer.....

The TLS rims are 17X6.5 +55 offset
CLS rims are 17X7 +55 offset

Both rims will fit on either car. The CLS rims are wider.
The rims themselves have a different outer lip.
03 CLS rims are a different design then TLS rims & 01-02 CLS rims, but have the same specs as all CLS rims.

Tires are the same size 215-50-17

accord 2002

which wheels would you guys think look better on a 02 accord, CLS or TL-S?

htown

I think you will want to go with the CLS Wheels. The wider the better.

typeR

i have the CL -S wheels on my '98 accord V6 4 door and it looks great ...the nice thing about the Cl is you can go 235/45 if you want...you cannot on the TL

accord 2002

what do u mean u can't go that much? Do you guys have any pics i can take a look at? I'm having a really tough time deciding

typeR

are you talking about the statement i made about not being able to fit 235/45's on the 6.5 wide TL wheel? you may wanna use the quote feature instead of just reply...if so the yes a 17/7 is already tight for a 235/45 on a 6.5 i dont think it would be possible let alone recomended/safe

GreenMonster

Oh, and the 03 CLS rims are different then the 01-02 CLS rims... same size but different look....

Look in the photo forum for examples of 01-02 CLS rims and 03 CLS rims...

GreenMonster

Technically the 235's are supposed to be on a 7.5 inch wide rim, but alot of members have run the 235's on the 7 inch rim...

accord 2002

so you guys recommend the 01-02 CL type S rims on my 02 coupe accord due to the looks and fitment instead of the TL type S ones?

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

What about TSX wheels? That's what I have on my CLs and I like the look of them a lot.

gr4mm4t0n

i wouldn't recommend the 01-02 CL type S rims on any car. the spokes stick out from the wheel so they scratch very easily. poor design. all 4 of my stock rims are scratched up.

accord 2002

what do u mean the spokes stick out from the wheels? How woudl this damage them in any way? So you think the TL type S's are better on the 02 accord coupe?

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

The spokes do stick out a little. Imagin a flat wheel, now imagin the spokes sticking out past that flat surface a tad. Makes the wheel more suspectable to curbs & car wash rails.

You can avoide any damage by being carfull
Or get a tire that has a rim guard & that will pull the spokes back into line with the tire.
I had 2 CL's with the 02 rims & never had a problem cause I was carefull parking & don't use machine car washes.

accord 2002

but check out these CLS wheels on an accord v6 http://www./gallery/showphoto.php?photo=274
do you think the TL's can look better on the car than that?