Wheels - OEM & Aftermarket 17"/18"
10-20-2003, 08:43 PM
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Wheels - OEM & Aftermarket 17"/18"
As you all should know by now, the OEM 17 wheels is a 8" width with a 235/45-17 Bridgestone all season tire.
The OEM optional (and supposedly standard A-Spec) setup is 18", 8" wide, with a 235/40-18. The 18" is made by Enkie for Acura and has a 5 bolt 114.3mm pattern with a 45mm offset.
Tires.com 800-589-6789(call and talk to Dave Ext. 438) has been VERY helpfull and has provided tons of info. (They have a thread somewhere on this forum).
My Pearl White / NAVI, do to arrive any day now, will have the TSW Rib wheel in an 18" with a slightly wider 35mm offset and a larger tire 245/40-18 (Yokahama AVS db S2). See photo.
The stock 17's will wear performance snows in the stock size.
Hope this helps with the wheel mystery!
The OEM optional (and supposedly standard A-Spec) setup is 18", 8" wide, with a 235/40-18. The 18" is made by Enkie for Acura and has a 5 bolt 114.3mm pattern with a 45mm offset.
Tires.com 800-589-6789(call and talk to Dave Ext. 438) has been VERY helpfull and has provided tons of info. (They have a thread somewhere on this forum).
My Pearl White / NAVI, do to arrive any day now, will have the TSW Rib wheel in an 18" with a slightly wider 35mm offset and a larger tire 245/40-18 (Yokahama AVS db S2). See photo.
The stock 17's will wear performance snows in the stock size.
Hope this helps with the wheel mystery!
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10-20-2003, 09:21 PM
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Actually I only saw them in 17" ! See www.tires.com and select, Whells, and then 2004 TL then 18" to see what they have.
10-20-2003, 11:54 PM
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Re: Wheels - OEM & Aftermarket 17"/18"
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My Pearl White / NAVI, do to arrive any day now, will have the TSW Rib wheel in an 18" with a slightly wider 35mm offset and a larger tire 245/40-18 (Yokahama AVS db S2).
My Pearl White / NAVI, do to arrive any day now, will have the TSW Rib wheel in an 18" with a slightly wider 35mm offset and a larger tire 245/40-18 (Yokahama AVS db S2).
Did you purchase their "ride match system"? If so, do you think it is necessary?
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10-21-2003, 12:45 AM
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The OEM optional (and supposedly standard A-Spec) setup is 18", 8" wide, with a 235/40-18
FWIW I belive the OEM wheels are 8.5' wide with 235/40ZR18 95W Yokohama tires.
FWIW I belive the OEM wheels are 8.5' wide with 235/40ZR18 95W Yokohama tires.
10-21-2003, 07:58 AM
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ride match
Originally posted by moreace
what is a ride match system?
what is a ride match system?
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/roadForce.html
10-21-2003, 09:35 AM
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Great choice on the new tire. I have been looking at the same tire and the same size. The 245/40 18 gives a little more side wall and width for a smoother ride. The Yokohama is rated as possibly the most quiet tire with great performance, and it can be had for $166 a piece.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The above site has a great calculator for comparing different tire sizes. The tire recommended has too thin of a side wall for my taste even though the 245/40 18 will through off the speedometer slightly.
I want to see if the dealer can get this tire for me to have it all intastalled when I pick up my car; I have no idea if they will do it though.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The above site has a great calculator for comparing different tire sizes. The tire recommended has too thin of a side wall for my taste even though the 245/40 18 will through off the speedometer slightly.
I want to see if the dealer can get this tire for me to have it all intastalled when I pick up my car; I have no idea if they will do it though.
10-21-2003, 09:43 AM
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Remember to compare your 18" to the OEM 17" size! It is barely off and actually is a closer match then the OEM 18" tire size!
My dealer is buying back the stock tires (at a discount) and mounting my wheels. I am keeping the 17 rims for snows.
My dealer is buying back the stock tires (at a discount) and mounting my wheels. I am keeping the 17 rims for snows.
10-21-2003, 10:08 AM
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Thanks for sharing your wheel info taschroth! I like the wheel you picked out, good choice. Have you photoshoped it to a TL? Have you talked with anyone about ride quality of 18's vs stock 17's? Post pictures when you get yours 
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White TL + Spoiler comparisions
CLICK HERE >>> White TL with accessories
I have not have time to put them "on" the car but this will give you an idea of the look. I borrowed the TL from another post.
The white is set up with the lip spoiler and ground effects and there is a back-to-back comparison of a silver with the lip and wing.
I have not have time to put them "on" the car but this will give you an idea of the look. I borrowed the TL from another post.
The white is set up with the lip spoiler and ground effects and there is a back-to-back comparison of a silver with the lip and wing.
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