06'RL replace with 09'TL 19"
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06'RL replace with 09'TL 19"
Any thoughs/experience with changing the OEM RL with 19" OEM 09' TL's - 245/40/19?
Comfort of ride?
Performance improvement?
Thanks
Comfort of ride?
Performance improvement?
Thanks
#3
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Actually, you may want to check fit before you do anything. Not that the wheel size and tire size is off, the front caliper may rub. Every published measurement may be OK, diameter, width, offset, bore, PCD, but the so called X factor, the clearance behind the back of the spokes, and the caliper is the question. See the yellow shaded area, in the illustration below
I seem to recall the 09 TL wheels do not have the clearance, but I cannot put my fingers on the source right now.
![](http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9182/xfactorf.jpg)
Also check your lug nuts if the wheels do fit. I am almost certain that the TL now uses the ball seat instead of the flat seat with washer that 2005-2008 RL's use.
![](http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1415/acurarlpaxlug.jpg)
I seem to recall the 09 TL wheels do not have the clearance, but I cannot put my fingers on the source right now.
![](http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9182/xfactorf.jpg)
Also check your lug nuts if the wheels do fit. I am almost certain that the TL now uses the ball seat instead of the flat seat with washer that 2005-2008 RL's use.
![](http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1415/acurarlpaxlug.jpg)
![](http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/9044/standardacurarllug.jpg)
#6
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You'll need spacers (10mm or so), but this user went with 19mm:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-tires-wheels-suspension-92/rotora-rotors-ebc-pads-tl-rims-looks-good-768864/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-tires-wheels-suspension-92/rotora-rotors-ebc-pads-tl-rims-looks-good-768864/
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