TJD2007TLS

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I know everyone is probably tired of all the questions on wheels/tires and backspacing etc but I need to ask this before the deal disappears. I have a 2007TLS and there is a set of OEM takeoffs from a 2008TL (17"). Will they fit my '07 TLS with the standard tires? If I need spacers in the front how much will I need and am I doing something that is nuts? I hate the original waffle design and want to keep the new 17" Michelins I just had installed.

Please help if you can.

Slpr04UA6

I believe the are the same offset, and width, and diameter. So they should work fine! I still don't know why they made the Type-S wheels 17", should've been 18".

Turbonut

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As stated before, all 3G wheels are interchangeable, spare excluded. The 16" spare will not fit over the Brembos, but the 17" spare will fit all.

TJD2007TLS

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Thanks. The dealer (actually a pretty good friend in parts) said they won't work because of the Brembro caliper size which really screws up a nice deal on some decent wheels. I guess I'll have to search for a set of 2007-08 "A" spec 18 wheels as I'm sick of these "waffle" wheels. Maybe I can sell the OE TLS wheels with the new Michelins and get all this behind me or don't look at the wheels when I walk up to the car.

Very frustrating situation and the aftermarket wheel choices I've seen for a TLS don't really appeal to me at my ripe old age.

Anyone have a set of "A" spec wheels for sale?

vinnier6

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your dealer is wrong....

besides, why would you want 2008 wheels when you have the type s wheels...

Turbonut

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Actually I think the Type S wheels are terrrible.

Just an FYI-There was a 2008 TL Type S at a dealer near me, and it had the '04 wheels with snow tires mounted on all four corners, so they do fit.

NBP04TL4ME

As mentioned above all 17" and 18" for 3G are interchangeable. I too have a
Type S with the 17" OEM "waffle" rims. I'm not crazy about them but have my snow tires mounted on them. I also have a second set of 18" A-Spec rims for the summer. They obviously both fit with no mods. There is a new Premium sponsor to AZINE -

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/new-acura-dealer-aspec-kit-group-buy-%24775-shipped-update-dates-extended-766707/

You may want to hit them up for pricing on the A-Specs rims as they seem to be doing very well on the whole kit. You may also want to check the BM, but the A-Specs go very quick. Another source is Craigs List as I have seen some for sale locally by me.

Good Luck -

vinnier6

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i may be the only one who likes the type s wheels, but the other oem wheels on the standard tl are flat out ugly....no??

TJD2007TLS

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I never liked the waffle design wheels that came with the car and that is why I'm looking to see what else fits.

Turbonut

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I don't know whether I'd go as far as saying they are flat out ugly, but I don't like the open recessed lug area on the '07-'08 split spoke base TL's. I also must admit I like a little bling on the WDP as I had the '04-'05 factory wheels chrome plated years ago and wrapped with the 245/45-17 S4's. That's what makes the world go 'round, we all like different things.

Bearcat94

Any Acura TL OE Wheel that fits any 3G TL, fit ALL 3G TL's. 2004 - 2008 ALL trims.

Steven Bell

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Vinnier, you're not alone...I like the Type S wheels. Those wheels "say" Type S to me. But maybe that's why I like them. Are they good looking??? Maybe not, but they "say" Type S TL.

vinnier6

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its just you and me brother....i dig them!

vinnier6

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got an pics of that...i bet that does look sweet...i was considering getting my type s wheels dipped/plated...

Turbonut

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Don't know whether I'd use the term sweet or not as a great many rides have undergone many, many, additional modifications, but we like it:



Just thought I'd add, we also don't like the painted splash guards.

vinnier6

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i like the crome look...looks cool

Kro

i sold my type S wheels (and tires with 15k on them) and upgraded to brand new ebony A-Specs and brand new yokohamas (both from the dealer i might add) for a net cost of $604 to me. if that wasn't an easy decision i dont know what is. obv, i would recommend doing this.

sherker55

ummm...how'd that happen?

I like all the wheels. I have the stock 5 stars powdercoated graphite for my winter wheels. I am currently looking for another set ASAP, so OP if you want to get rid of your's, and they have decent tread on them, hit me up!

TJD2007TLS

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