KEEz-TL

What will happen if I install a set of wheels on my TL with these specs:

18x8.5
35-38 mm offset
235/40 BF Goodrich Tires


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99 Laguna Green
Factory spoiler
Factory wind deflector
Burlwood shift
35% Tint
18's coming soon!

Guest

Offset totally worng. U are looking at trouble!

Shoofin

Not a chance, keez, not a chance..
Ed
P.S. Welcome to the club! you're gonna have headaches before u find a rims u like with the correct offset(like me)


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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

KEEz-TL

What would happen though???

rubbing, scraping, what???

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99 Laguna Green
Factory spoiler
Factory wind deflector
Burlwood shift
35% Tint
18's coming soon!

Shoofin

.....nodding affirmatively

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

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Guest

I have 18x7.5 with the offset being 45. It is going in this Friday to get the Comptech springs and Koni adjustables. Trust me I am gettin worried with that, but I will let you know if it works out.

Guest

I guess it will not only rub, but your car won't even move. 18x7.5 need +52 and you even wants to use 8.5.
Don't use the rear wheel drive car offset !

KEEz-TL

Okay, if I get 18X8 --- what offset should I get???

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99 Laguna Green
Factory spoiler
Factory wind deflector
Burlwood shift
35% Tint
18's coming soon!

socal28

At least +50 or above.



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1999 Dark Emerald Pearl TL w/ nav
Factory underbody kit and rear spoiler.
Comptech springs, sways, headers and exhaust.
RS Akimoto Funnel Ram III Intake.
18x7.5 +48 5Zigen Heidfeld wheels with 225/40ZR18 Nitto NT-555 tires. Mounted with chrome McGard Spline Drive nuts.
Inspire Tail-lights with Polarg M-23 P8711R signal bulbs.
DEI Viper 550ESP Alarm
http://home.socal.rr.com/tada/socal28TL.htm

KEEz-TL

thanks socal...

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99 Laguna Green
Factory spoiler
Factory wind deflector
Burlwood shift
35% Tint
18's coming soon!

hcq_303

Please clarify! "You need +52 offset?", Most on the board have suggested offsets between 43 - 48 mm. Wheels that Snook is selling is within the 48mm. Why +52?

Guest

From Mugen, Volk racing and other Japanese brand name rims, they suggest 7 inches wheel use offest +50, and 7.5 inches wheel use offset +52. According to my personal experience +45 will rub like hell. Since I don't want to trim the plastic thing in the car and the touch the well, there is no way to solve the problem. Now I use +52 offest, they are prefect (I lowered my car with H&R spring)! That prove Mugen , Volk racing and others were right about the offset !

Guest

I think the 45 offset will work out. There is a guy on the forum who has 19's with 44 offset and he said he will not have any problems. Plus, Acura already took a look at it and said it will work out. Snook also said there should be no problem.

Guest

If your car is lowered, u will not say that.
There are a lot of ppl here had do some mod to make them fit.

Guest

What kind of modifications would I be looking at?

Guest

Well sorry to let you know that my wheels offset and the Comptech springs worked out just perfect !!!!!!!!!!! No modification needed.