MafiosoTL

Damn, I saw those pics of the laguna green TL with the CL-S rims and I'm lovin it. Its stock looking and gives it a aggressive look. I was dead set on getting 18's cause I always thought the 17's looked too small, but with the cl-s rims and the right tires they look phat! How do you guys think it'll look on a satin silver TL? Maybe chrome plate them or something?? Just curious what you guys thing

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MafiosoTL

oh yeah ,for bobatimez, hows the offset of the rims? do you experience any rubbing or any problems with clearance or anything? thanks

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver


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Guest

what pictures???

MafiosoTL

heres the look i'm going for


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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver


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MafiosoTL

BTW, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

bobatimez

Ok, thankx again for the kind words. First you have to tell me how you made your signature. That's cool.
I was adamantly warned about the rubbing, but i refused to listen. 215/45/17's and the only problem you'll have is people staring. Hope that helps. The lower profile tire makes the rim look bigger.

MikeS

I agree, if I could get a set of those wheels for around $200 a piece I would forego 18's. Since it's a Acura wheel I imagine there around $500 - $600 a piece.

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. Soon to have 18" wheels. Comptech Suspension & Comptech Axle back Exhaust.

MikeS

Anyway to get a copy of that to make a clear full background on desktop?

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. Soon to have 18" wheels. Comptech Suspension & Comptech Axle back Exhaust.

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MafiosoTL

hell yeah!

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MafiosoTL

Bobatimez, did you read this? Do you think this will be a problem with us in a long run or something?? They make it seem like its dangerous to put cl-s wheels on the TL
http://acuradriver.com/service/news/2000c1.asp

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

Guest

MafiosoTL

I know, I just hope what acura said isn't true, say it ain't so!

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MafiosoTL

Hows bout I trade my signature for your wheels! For the sig, all you need to do is find a animated gif that your like and post it in your signature. Your car doesn't even rub with alot of people in your back seat?How do you guys think i'll look on satin silver?



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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

AC

I agree, it looks tight! Mafioso, if you can get them cheap then go for it, but if it's going to run you like $400+ I think I'd go with 18's. I had a heck of a hard time deciding too. I orginally wanted the Volk AV3, then I wanted the CL-S wheels (till I found out that Acura wanted $465 a piece - no tire), finally went with DAZZMATIZ. I think I've made a good choice. Keep in mind, decide wisely cuz no turning back and wheels are probably one of the biggest investments you'll make on your car, unless you do the StreetEffectz thing (kick ass system, interior)

Good Luck!

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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

MafiosoTL

true, but I figure one of the CL-s guys in the other forum are getting new rims ,so i'll just help and take it off their hands! What do you guys think of the idea of chroming them? Dunno just a idea

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

AC

Different strokes for different folks! Me, I'm a big fan of chrome although you'll probably get mixed feedback.

That's pretty kick ass if you can get them off one of our CL brothers! If you're set on them go for it dude! I personally think it looks very nice and subtle, yet sporty. No offense, it's no Racing Hart and it doesn't obviously stand out, but it does look classy/sporty.

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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

MafiosoTL

True, but thats the exact look i'm going for. I want a more aggressive look, but still factory looking. And it really won't want out but I'll still look nice and different. If I get a set I might want to chrome them, but I have a silver car so I dunno if i'll look right with chrome


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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

AC

Are you kidding me? Although a totally different car, but my friend has Silver 540i and his chrome HRE's look tight!!!!!! He had the same concerns at first but when he got them installed, no regrets! He gets a lot of compliment from M5 guys!



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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

MafiosoTL

yeah but try to imagine a satin silver TL with chrome CL rims, hmmmmmm only if I could get someone to photoshop them on for me hint hint

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

AC

Tann the Great Wizard, we need your magic one more time!



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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

bobatimez

The best i can do for you is this: I have an honestly good family friend who works at Honda service who installed and inspected the changeover. Plus, I've already acted as guinnea pig. no problems even doing u turns. After that, I have nothing else to offer.

My soulmate here is telling me that i should never have posted pics since she doesn't want people following. She also asks why there would be a rubbing problem since she's the only one allowed in the car

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Some Say "TL Type S," Navi, Spoiler, Side Skirts, Tint All Around, Interior Footwell Lighting, Eibach ProKit, PIAA 1100x Fogs, Inspire Tails, 17" Type-S Rims with 215/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza RE730's, Visor, Wood Shifter.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...026&a=10077686

bobatimez

MikeS, r u asking ME for clearer pics or did i totally misunderstand u? whatever, sorry.


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Some Say "TL Type S," Navi, Spoiler, Side Skirts, Tint All Around, Interior Footwell Lighting, Eibach ProKit, PIAA 1100x Fogs, Inspire Tails, 17" Type-S Rims with 215/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza RE730's, Visor, Wood Shifter.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...026&a=10077686

MafiosoTL

oh ok, sounds safe then, thanks for the info

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MafiosoTL

YESSSSS!!

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MafiosoTL

uh oh, I was just informed that the wheels will be fine driving day to day but will rub when the tires are on full lock with alittle compression and alot when on full out balls to the wall driving. Damnit, everytime my hopes get up someone shoots it back down.

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

AC

Or you can always buy the 18' Alstadt's from StreetEffectz if he's still selling them. I almost bought them cuz they were oh so tight!!!!!, but my heart had DAZZ all over it. Plus Street offered a kick ass, too good to turn down "unless you were getting DAZZ " price. I'll be honest with you, if I hadn't had my heart so set on the DAZZ I would have taken his Alstadts off his hands the next day. Would have driven up to good ol' NJ from DC!


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2000 TL non NAVI
Factory body kit
Factory spoiler
Burlwood knob
35% mirror tint
Inspire Steering Wheel
Gutter Grille
AEM CAI
Tenzo 700X fog lights
Custom Mesh Bumper
Inspire Tail Lights
Comptech Springs,
Comptech Headers, Sways, 18' DAZZ MATIZ on the way - Thank You Mr. Snook!!!!
CLK55 AMG Next Baby!

MafiosoTL

true, i was talking to him about that too. He's tryin to sell his car whole first, so I gotta wait. Think thats true about the rubbing though? He said the rub comes from the control arms and not the fender. ARRRRRGGGHHHH. Why does acura have to be some damn complicated!

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

Satin01CL

I have a CL-P and didn't like the OEM's. I did alot of research in order to get the right wheels for my car. Ramsey Acura had fit 2 front CL-S wheel/tire combo's to my car. Upside: they fit and didn't rub in normal driving. Downside: they gently rubbed the control arms on full-lock. Also,there was quite a bit of rubbing on aggressive u-turns.....about 10-15mph. Bottom line: back off the steering on full lock about a fraction and the rubbing stops.
My concern (and why I got Borbet T's) was if they rubbed in these scenarios, would they rub in 9-10/10ths? Donnie Wilson at Ramsey Acura strongly advised against it. Keep in mind.....continued rubbing on the control arm may score the tire.

BTW, the CL-P and TL geometries are identical.

I hope this helps. I'm not trying to burst a bubble but my actual experiences led me to a different wheel.

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MikeS

Man, You guys are freakin me out again. Now I'm nervous about puttin 18's with a 45 offset on the car. Would the lower offset be better or worse than the CL-S wheels?

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. Soon to have 18" wheels. Comptech Suspension & Comptech Axle back Exhaust.

Satin01CL

Mike, it's not the rim diameter that'll get you.....it's the backspacing. A 7.5 cross section with a +45 offset is a 5.5216" backspacing....well within the 5.625" limit. A 7" cross section with a +55 offset is a 5.6654" backspacing....slightly above the 5.625" limit. The rubbing will be minor, but if the overall diameter is above the overall plus 1 or 2 upgrade....be ready for some problems.

MafiosoTL

whats the cross section and offset of the CL-S rims?

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MikeS

O.K., If I understand this correctly, (forgive me I'm an Architect not an engineer) The 18" wheel with the 45 offset is the better choice than the 17" Cl-S wheel with a 55 offset, right?



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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. Soon to have 18" wheels. Comptech Suspension & Comptech Axle back Exhaust.

soopa

Mafioso you paranoid SOB...

read this: http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/001167.html

This will dampen all your concerns about fitment. It has all the tech data on the wheels and the difference between a CLP/TL and a CLS.

MafiosoTL

I think the benefit on having the 18's is that it'll have less of a chance to rub but the speedo will be 3-5mph off cause of the 225/45/18, with the CL-S the speedo should be the same but more of a chance to rub

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MikeS

Well, I can always get my speedo recalibrated, but not my wheels...LOL



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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. Soon to have 18" wheels. Comptech Suspension & Comptech Axle back Exhaust.

MafiosoTL

true, but you'd get it recalibrated everytime you switch back and forth from the stock to your aftermarket? I figure with the CL-S rims, I never really make extreme U-Turns or do any ball to the wall driving so I should be fine, that or just get new tires not as wide and deal with the speedo maybe 225/45/17 or 215/45/17

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver

MikeS

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. Soon to have 18" wheels. Comptech Suspension & Comptech Axle back Exhaust.

MafiosoTL

wish it was like that in Jersey, we have some tough cold ass winters and the roads are always salt filled so if I ever got chrome i'd have to switch seasonally

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'99 Acura 3.2TL Satin Silver


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bdimc2001

yeah it's freakin cold her in NJ this time of the year. I would love to be in Florida right now or Jamaica!.

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2001 Acura 3.2TL w/ Navi Black ext. Ebony int., Sunroof Visor,
35% Smoke Metallic Tint, Burlwood Shiftknob and more to come!

speed

Could ya be a little more specific? I live on the West Coast of CANADA! Not too much snow here!