is there a difference in 02-03 tls and 02-03 cls wheels some one told me they look sort of the same but have small differences. i would like to make sure as i would like to get some for my tl but i want it to look stock.

 

As I recently learned, I will pass on these words of wisdom to you.

SEARCH the forums and you will find your answer!

lol

A simple search will reveal the the Tl wheels are 17 x 6.5 and virtually flush (straight vanes almost flush if you were to look at them edge on - from front or rear of the vehicle looking down the side - the spokes are almost flat across the wheel)

The CL wheels are 17 x 7 and are slightly concave as you get towards the center of the wheel. (I believe the CL wheels also came in chrome as an option but not sure about the TLs - I think they only came in machine finish)

(I learned quick from the regulars here - use the search tool - info, pics, DIY, a lot of the easy questions are here...)

 

^ I'm pretty sure chrome was never an option on any of those.

TL-S spokes are straight. CL-S spokes get smaller going away from the center.

..and yes, search next time.

 

ok thanks for the help

 

chrome was an option on both.

the machine finish on each was slightly different.

ALSO.... the CL-S wheel i am sure you are speaking of came on the 01 CLS the 02-03 had a different design from the TL-S wheel

 

CL-S wheel



TL-S wheel.... the circle was for something else.

 

Really? I didn't know chrome was an option. I've only seen one, CJITTY's, and his wasn't factory.

 

yes, its an option from the factory... there are a few members floating around with them..

although they werent/arent very popular.

 

Chrome was an option.

 

I can see why they weren't popular. They look horrible on these style rims. lol

 

I had chrome 17s for my TLs...however I did chrome exchange and did not order them from the dealer, but they were an option and had them sitting on the showroom floor with other wheel choices.