Guest

Just curious, will it pose a long term side effect on a 2000TL's suspension or anything in that regard if I were to put the CL-S rims on it? My dealer suggested me not to do it since the offset is different. Can someone give me some input on this matter 'cause I really loves the look of it.

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Tann@808

I can't think of why it would effect your suspension, maybe, your shocks might not last as long because the lower profile tire on the CL-S wheels won't absorb impact as much as our stock 16" wheels.......As for the dealer, they'll always say sh*t like that, we have more than a few guys here that are running CL-S wheels with no probs (I think you have to change the tire size though) use the search feaature to find older post on this topic. IMO, I think it looks better on a TL than a CL!!!!!!!

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13" Teady Bear Ronal Wheels, 185/70/13 Fulda Tires,
Dual SuperTrapp Exhaust, 2" Cut OEM Springs,
Shopping Cart Racing Wing, Triple Blade Wiper's...

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iTrader: (2)

It's not the offset that's different, it's the width of the rim. TL is 6", CL Type S is 7"

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1999 Satin Silver Metallic 3.2 TL w/o Navigation

• Comptech springs, sways, exhaust, and headers
• Red AEM CAI
• Factory underbody kit and spoiler
• Clifford Intelliguard 9000 alarm
• Alpine 6 disk CD changer
• Burlwood shift knob
• Trunk tray
• 20% tint

Nate

I still don't understand the CLS wheel craze.

BMW74

There are a few people on here that have the CLS rims with stock tires and they say everything is fine. I think the craze with the CLS rim is that it changes the look of the car a lot without sacrificing the classy look of the TL. Just my two cents.

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2001 Satin Silver TL w/ Navigation and Factory Underbody Kit. Comptech Headers, Exhaust, Springs, Sways, Inspire Tails and Short Ram Air Intake.

BlackShadow

Me too!

Guest

I'm not crazy about the CL-S rims. I'm strictly a factory kinda person and I wouldn't mind to pay a little more. I just hate to buy aftermarket rims or any other products. This is just my personal preference.

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iTrader: (2)

I certainly considered the CL-S Rims. Once you see what I ended up getting, you'll understand why I chose them, pics to come.

I think the reason people put the CLS wheels on their TLs is that it gives it a sporty look, while keeping the factory look. They look very stock, opposed to aftermarket wheels.

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1999 Satin Silver Metallic 3.2 TL w/o Navigation

• 18x8 ?????? with Dunlop SP9000 225/40ZR18
• Comptech springs, sways, exhaust, and headers
• Red AEM CAI
• Factory underbody kit and spoiler
• Clifford Intelliguard 9000 alarm
• Alpine 6 disk CD changer
• Burlwood shift knob
• Trunk tray
• 20% tint

Guest

Couldn't have said it better than myself...definitely agrees with you!

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MikeS

Yep, thats whay I got them. I really wanted 17" wheels, but still like the factory look. This will be the first time I changed the springs and lowered a car a bit I think it enhances the look of the car. Besides, if I don't like them and want to swap them later for after market, I only paid $450.00 for them and I will be able to sell my 16's to a CL-S owner next winter for around $350.00 for their winter tires. Not a bad mod for around a $100.00.

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

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sutlTL

The TL wheel is 6 1/2" wide.

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iTrader: (2)

I stand correct...

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1999 Satin Silver Metallic 3.2 TL w/o Navigation

• 18x8 ?????? with Dunlop SP Sport 9000 225/40ZR18
• Comptech springs, sways, exhaust, and headers
• Red AEM CAI
• Factory underbody kit and spoiler
• Clifford Intelliguard 9000 alarm
• Alpine 6 disk CD changer
• Burlwood shift knob
• Trunk tray
• 20% tint

Tann@808

I understand that it gives your car originality but what happens when the TL-S comes out?? are you guys gonna buy new wheels or keep it?? I just wouldn't want people saying "look a TL-S wanna-be"!!
I still think it looks sweet though.......

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13" Teady Bear Ronal Wheels, 185/70/13 Fulda Tires,
Dual SuperTrapp Exhaust, 2" Cut OEM Springs,
Shopping Cart Racing Wing, Triple Blade Wiper's...

SinnedTL

Tanner, I still like your Teddy Bear Ronals with the triple wiper blades, thats the most OG TL ive seen!

;P

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2000 Satin Silver TL, 17x7.5 ATP wheels with Pirelli 215/50/17 P7000SS, OEM spoiler, K&N filter, Tint all Around. Inspire Foglight Switch being shipped as we speak! Also thinking about getting 18 inch. wheels.
Mods to come: Catz MSX fogs, superwhite highbeams, hopefully headers, exhaust, H&R springs, black tint rear blinkers, front and rear three-way speakers with tweeter setup and some rockfordfosgate amps....etc.

NighthawkBlack

anyone get the cl rims in the chrome 12 spoke sytyle?

MikeS

Tann...I got the wheels cause I like the looks of them and love 5 spokers in general.



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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.