what is the max offset for 20"s on 02 tl or do i need to just think smaller rims????

 

Honestly think smaller. 20s can be done but your choice for size and offset are much smaller

+55 is stock, you will want to stay as close to that as possible.

 

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I would not go below 45 offset. The closer to the stock offset of 55 is the best. 42, 45 and 48 are pretty common on the board. What is the width? Konig makes a wheel called the Prophet 20x7.5 with 45 offset that will fit. Other than that, to find 20's that aren't wider than 8" may be a challenge. This Thursday, I have 19x8 Zenetti Five's with 45 offset and 235/35/19 tires and the previous owner did not rub at all, even with a similar drop.

You may get slammed with folks telling you not to go with 20's. They work better on the 3rd Gen TL, but may want to keep it to 18's or 19's with no more than 8" wide wheel. Check out the tire/wheel spec thread for 2nd Gen TL setups so you can get a good idea.

You may not have noticed, but at the top of the whee/tire/suspension forum, there are two sticky's that may help. Check both of these links out.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121066

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/bought-icebox-may-29th-now-selling-142561/