which pattern would fit on a 2000 TL?

18" x 7.5"
4/114.3 & 5/114.3 bolt pattern
42 offset


or


18" x 7.5"
4/100 & 4/114.3 bolt pattern
42 offset

 

5x114.3
+42 offset is a bit low for a 7.5" wheel.

 

but it will work, you will just need to trim the tab in the wheel well.

 

is that hard to do?

 

5x114.3 is our bolt pattern.

I have 18x7.5 ET42. I had to roll the fenders, and cut the tabs. They still rub, and I have more cutting to do. It is a PAIN IN THE ASS, and don't recommend it.

 

well our bolt pattern matches the first choice that i posted before, so why all the hassle of rolling the fenders?

 

Because the offset is 42mm.

The wheel you're looking at is an inch wider than the stock one, and with 42mm offset, all of that extra inch will be on the outside. The new wheel/tire will sit flush with the fender and the bumper tab, and will rub like a son of a bitch.

 

I see no, but WTF! ive seen lots of people with these rims on they're car and im sure that none of them have had problems

 

Just go ahead and get them if you're so sure that others don't have the problems that "Pure A" speaks of. Cross your fingers that you'll be exempt from what others are experiencing.

 

Well, it also depends on the drop, amount of camber, driving characteristics, etc.

But I can tell you with certainty that if you have a drop and get these wheels, you WILL rub no matter what. You will have to roll the fenders and cut the tabs.

Trust me, man. I have the identical specs on my wheels, and it was a pain in the ass. I took on the task, because I love these wheels and was certain that these are the ones I want on my car after searching and waiting for over a year.

Now if you want to be as moronically dedicated as I am because you absolutely love these wheels, then, hey go for it. But it will require a lot of work to make them work, just like mine. In fact, after a spirited driving with my friends today through the backroads, my outside tread on my rear left tire got cut from rubbing. Not a deep cut, but noticeable, and I know it will affect handling/traction because now the tread will come apart under lateral load. Now I have to cut off more of my bumper, and possible even raise the rear about 1/4-inch.

Do you want to have all these problems, or do you want to pick something else that will fit perfect? I'm just trying to help you out so you don't have the same headache as I do.

But in the end, it's up to you.