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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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wheels question

would these fit on a 2002 Acura TL-P..??? Offset: +42
Bolt: 5x114
Size: 18x7.5

i wanna buy these rims but yeah i remember our lug pattern was 5x114.3 correct so yeah im just double checking before buying these wheels...help me out people..ok thanks
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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On H&R Sport springs... you should be okay in the front, but you'll probably rub in the back.

If that happens, then cut the tabs first. If it still rubs, then roll the fenders.

I have the same setup on my car... 18x7.5 42 offset. Lowered to a one-finger gap on Tein SS and I had to cut the tabs and roll the fenders because it rubbed so bad. In the front, I had to cut the fender liner and tuck it above the fenders to extra clearance.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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is that a yes dat 5x114 would fit our 2nd gen TL or it has to be 5x114.3 to be able fit our cars..?
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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5x114 = 5x114.3
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
On H&R Sport springs... you should be okay in the front, but you'll probably rub in the back.

If that happens, then cut the tabs first. If it still rubs, then roll the fenders.

I have the same setup on my car... 18x7.5 42 offset. Lowered to a one-finger gap on Tein SS and I had to cut the tabs and roll the fenders because it rubbed so bad. In the front, I had to cut the fender liner and tuck it above the fenders to extra clearance.
Hey Pure, I just got my GTN's installed last night and the rear rubs like crazy. What is the proper technique for cutting the tabs?
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Hey Pure, I just got my GTN's installed last night and the rear rubs like crazy. What is the proper technique for cutting the tabs?
Any thing that cuts plastic (hot knife works great) and cut the bumper tab that over hangs
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Any thing that cuts plastic (hot knife works great) and cut the bumper tab that over hangs
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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kool thanks for all the help u guys...
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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most likely ur gonna see some 18's on my car soon and ill take pics and tell u guys if its rubbing or not...
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Hey Pure, I just got my GTN's installed last night and the rear rubs like crazy. What is the proper technique for cutting the tabs?
Yep, like fsttyms1 said, anything that can cut through plastic. I used a very sharp knife.

Depending on the severity of rubbing, you may have to cut down along the line of the bumper, in addition to cutting the tabs. That's what I had to do.

Cut the tabs first, then drive around for a bit. If it keeps rubbing, then you will see where it is rubbing because the plastic will have rubbed away in that spot. Cut that, and drive again to see if it keeps rubbing, so on and so forth.

Pics of the GTN's?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
Yep, like fsttyms1 said, anything that can cut through plastic. I used a very sharp knife.

Depending on the severity of rubbing, you may have to cut down along the line of the bumper, in addition to cutting the tabs. That's what I had to do.

Cut the tabs first, then drive around for a bit. If it keeps rubbing, then you will see where it is rubbing because the plastic will have rubbed away in that spot. Cut that, and drive again to see if it keeps rubbing, so on and so forth.

Pics of the GTN's?

Thanks again, I will post pictures soon.
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