In the sticky FAQ: wheel rim size "will they fit?" post at the top of this forum, the moderator Derrick states that our TL/TLS came generally came stock with 6.5" wide rims with +55 offset.

He then lists proper offset for wider rim options:
7" wide rims = +42 offset
7.5" rims = + 45 offset
8" wide rims = + 48 offset

So the whole list would look like this:
6.5" rims = +55 offset
7.0" rims = + 42 offset
7.5" rims = +45 offset
8.0" rims = + 48 offset

I'm not arguing with Derrick, because I don't know, but is this correct??
How can it go from +55 offset on 6.5" rims, then drop to +42 offset on 7.0" wheel, then start getting larger again, ie: +45 offset on 7.5" & +48 on 8.0"
Seems like the 6.5" rim should have less offset than the wider ones, not more.

Is it something about the rim diameter I'm not getting? ie: 17" rims, 18" rims, 19" rims??

 

stock is 16x6.5 +55...

which is hella sunk..



the ## x 7 +42 is the max one can run without having to do any fender modifications..

 

so one can run 18x8 +48 safely without having to trim tabs or roll fenders..

if < +48... one should roll fenders/trim tabs.. etc etc

 

The higher offset as the rim width increases is there to balance out the increase in width, so the wheel sits flush to the edge of your fenders.

Essentially what derrick said is accurate based on owner experiences.

If I may ask: would using 10 mm spacers with a 7.5 wheel (52+ offset) cause rubbing? I'm running 225/40 tires.

 

I agree, what Derrick posted was the min offset without having to do any fender work based on owners experience. (i am also a firm believer that the 02-03 has a slightly larger front fender flare to accommodate a slightly lower offset rim over the 99-01)
You would be roughly a +42 then which would be close, you would probably have to trim your rear bumper tabs.

 

Thanks for the info. I already cut the tabs even though I didn't really need to. I would like to flush out my wheels but not waste a couple hundred to buy spacers that will make me rub

 

18x8 +35 5x114.3
what am i lookin at? could theys fit w/ or w/o body work?

 

Im lower on hr sport 53103... 18x8 38 offset rpm-505...

 

on my stock suspension they stick out like crazy but fit. ill post pix tomorrow

 

i believe the offset on these rims are 37. sorry only angle i ended up taking of it.

 

will fit, w/ rolled fenders and trimmed tabs

 

im trying to find out if 08 tl type s rims will fit on my 99 acura tl. please pm me thanks