'08 TLS winter rims
11-10-2015, 05:49 PM
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'08 TLS winter rims
so this is my first winter with my tl-s and i got 17" steelies but when i went to install them they did not clear my front brakes. My question is do i need spacers or a special rim to clear my front breaks?
11-10-2015, 07:13 PM
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I don't know about spacers but you need to use special rims (meaning correct offset) on the TL-S since it has brembo's in the front. Try grabbing a set of 04-06 TL wheels on Kijiji, they'll clear for sure & look nice
Last edited by mtiaz; 11-10-2015 at 07:23 PM.
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11-10-2015, 08:58 PM
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Consider the MSW Type 12 bright silver rims from TireRack, only $117 each when I bought them last winter:
11-11-2015, 12:25 PM
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KCCO
OP, as you've found out, you can't just get generic steel rims to use for the winter with the TL-S. The brembo brakes in front make it difficult. I'm using Acura rims for my winter wheels so that I don't mess up my Type S rims.
Last edited by MarcoNorthPolo; 11-11-2015 at 12:33 PM.
11-11-2015, 12:43 PM
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Pro
I forgot to mention but if you REALLY want to go steelies, you can use Honda/Acura 17" steelies (the ones on base 07-09 CR-V's) which is what the dealer offers for people who don't wanna spend $$$ on alloy rims
11-12-2015, 04:54 PM
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11-13-2015, 10:55 AM
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OP another option (and I know this isn't for everybody) that would be the cheapest is paint your stock waffles with a peelable paint like pasti dip or autodip. Use like 8-10 layers, enough that it would protect the factory finish underneath from salt and road grime. Then come next spring, peel it off. I have plasti dipped my stockies twice now (anthracite gray, and now currently copper) and have gotten lots of compliments. It does NOT however protect your wheels from any curb rash...
11-13-2015, 11:43 AM
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Burning Brakes
OP another option (and I know this isn't for everybody) that would be the cheapest is paint your stock waffles with a peelable paint like pasti dip or autodip. Use like 8-10 layers, enough that it would protect the factory finish underneath from salt and road grime. Then come next spring, peel it off. I have plasti dipped my stockies twice now (anthracite gray, and now currently copper) and have gotten lots of compliments. It does NOT however protect your wheels from any curb rash...
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