maller

Any thoughts on this option? Are they worth the $1516 (performance)? Anyone have them or seen them in person? How do they look? I've seen the pictures.

Thanks!

2004tl3rdG

great option i got them for my new tl but if you want to buiy it go to this website it's cheaper

http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnyside/jsp/home.jsp

EmuMessenger

That is definitely cheaper. Has anyone seen the 18" wheels on an anthracite car?

moreace

I am sure somebody has

they look more grey unless it is just my eyes
I like

turbowhat

i have seen the 18 inches on a silver one, and they look much better than on the web sites.... they look really fantastic, once you seen them youll llove them, my dealer said 3000 for 18 inch, tires, and install, so im gonna buy them after i get the car.

maller

Great! Thanks. I like the way they look, I'll probably get them.

2004tl3rdG

I paid $1274.85 for my set of rims that included taxes, shipping fedex next day. i still hace top buy tires for it. What type of tires are you guys buying for it?

acuraddict

If you're going to upgrade your wheels, why not pick out something unique rather than getting the Acura wheels? I'm not sure I fully understand, but it seems like for $1200 you could find something really nice that would be uncommon on the car.

acuraddict

I just put Goodyear F-1 235/45s on my 02 TL-S, and they are great.

2004tl3rdG

But i think if you buy cheap after market rims for your car you will definately comproise on ride quality, rim bending easy, you won't probbaly get the right off set , what do u think ? just the way i feel . I might be wrong.

Bitium

I paid $1200 for 18's with tires, intalled and balanced.

Donte99TL

I am going to the dealer today and they have one on the showrrom floor. I will take some pics and post them for you guys.

gary

I would love to see that!

EmuMessenger

Please share the pics!

boyracer

AXIS wheel has some nice designs and they have the right off sets to fit acuras. im getting 19" spyders

EmuMessenger

Where are the pics. We are all waiting!

Donte99TL

Well, they had the car there but it wasn't in anthracite, it was in nighthawk black. So here are some pics.

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Donte99TL

I know this isn't the rim but I thought it looked cool

1violinist

Can I get the 18" wheels with all season tires instead of low-profile performance tires? I like the larger rims, but I also like a comfortable ride!

EmuMessenger

Wow, that is hot. I think we were all waiting for the anthracite, but that car is hot!

JAKE02

I saw the 18" wheels this weekend on an Anthracite with ebony interior......my opinions are the color looked nice on the anthracite but the wheels were to ghetto looking for my taste......too low profile and screamed aftermaket to me.

legendguy

The rims look very sharp. I probably wouldn't get them myself because I think the originals look fine and ride is probably a little softer with the 17s and extra money.

Off the topic, but noticed that this TL has the body side molding (protective molding). Didn't think it would look good, but now I think it does look good (at least on this loaded model). What do you think? ...... then back to the thread, sorry.

Donte99TL

I think it looks good, but I wonder what it would look like on a diffrent color?

pipesaez

So when one buys these rims as an option do you have to pay for the rims + tires? Or does the $1300 or so dollars come with the tires and wheels upgrade?

A little confused on this...

moreace

pretty sure it is jut rims, on your own for the tires and i think your 1300 mark for 18s is low

pipesaez

Ok $1300 isn't bad but consider that you are not taking the 17" rims home too (Am I worng on this also)?

Also this would be weird if on the acura.com quoter they would just include these with no reference of having to buy tires.

My dealer doesn't have a clue on this option (then again he didn't know what cars came with the brembo brakes.)

Thanks for the info!!

1SICKLEX

Is it just the rims for that price? I thought it was included in a package. I would just buy new, 18" wheels instead of paying them the $$$ for the wheels. Cause if u add the $$$ for the wheels in the financing, your paying more for the rims that u think.

High quality 18" wheels will cost ya at least $2,000. But it would set ya apart from the factory 18s.

The factory 18s look really good.

turbowhat

the 18 inchers are wheels and rims, but dont come with tires.... also, if you choose to add the 18 inch wheels, you have to keep the 17 inch ones.... or you could try to sell them on ebay or to a local auto shop i guess.

99Hokie

I'm guessing the OEM 18s probably fit the TL-S......has anyone seen a picture of them or know for sure if they do? I'd like to pick up a set for my 03'.

tlinto

is the TL in the pix above wearing the skirts all around too?

CoasterG

That's just sweet, love the factory 18s. And the nighthawk black is pretty awesome too.

Ok now to buy a 2007 TL when my lease is up on my 2003 TL Type S.

George

JAKE02

The 04 TL with the 18" rims I saw Sat were 2700 bucks with the tires!! Total ripoff im my opinion, plus I like the 17 inch better...............

moreace

I like 18"s but that price is WAY too steep

gary

I can get the 18's with Yokohama wheels for $1,600-$1,700 shipped! My advice.......shop around!

need4spd

I am pretty sure the offset is different for the 04 TL, that is where the wider than the Accord track comes in, plus to clear the brembos on the 6spd.

When I looked at an 03 TL vs the 04, the calipers were very close to the face of the wheel, but on the 04, there is a good 2" between the face of the wheel and the caliper. Just my judgement.

Donte99TL

Yes it is.

kinggeorge

I don't know too much about the 18" rims/tire package that you can order with the 2004 TL......just wanted to know a few things. (please don't be annoyed because i've owned only sport utes so far and this is my first sedan so i'm still new to some concepts)

Neways 1st question if i were to get the 04 with 18" would i still get a nice ride or would the ride quality be really stiff. (i want a sporty looking & performing car but if the ride is too stiff that wouldn't be too good)

2nd question ... on the 18" how long do the tires on there last ?

3rd question.... i'm sure that tires for the 18" cost more to change but what's the average price for a 18" tire for the TL?

4th question ..... so i guess what i'm asking is it overall a good idea to order the new TL with the option rim package. (i like the look i just wanted to know if i was sacraficing too much ride quality and if the cost of tires and how often u had to change them would get too costly)

P.S. i live in Sunny So. Cal so if that makes a difference let me know.....thanx ahead of time guys i appreciate it.

George.