2010 Acura TL SH AWD rim will fit on '08 TL

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Old 07-14-2012, 10:04 PM
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2010 Acura TL SH AWD rim will fit on '08 TL

I purchased a 2010 TL shw Wheels how will I make them fit on My 08 TL, I don't want to put wheel spacers on them. please help??
Old 07-14-2012, 10:13 PM
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They are not the same bolt pattern so it is not a direct fit. You will to run a spacer adapter
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You could also redrill them from 5x120 to 5x 114.3
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redrill is the only way without spacers
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ALWAYS do research before you buy
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
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ok thanks but do I do that I'm sorry I'm new in this!
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How* do I redrill??
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No need to apologize. We all make mistakes.

To save yourself a huge headache I would try to sell them and buy some 5x114.3 bolt pattern wheels that will properly fit.

If you are set on putting the current wheels on your car, search wheel shops around you to see if they can redrill wheels.
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here's what I did on Saturday, I put them on I eliminated 3 washers of the rims and it gave me clearance I did a test drive when I park the car I saw on of the lugs bend, I took them off again. should I buy a different nut lugs or other opinion besides redrill
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Go buy yourself some wheel adapters to convert your 5x114 to 5x120.

Watch out for the thickness of the adapter which can be as much as 1.5" thick.

Check out eBay or do a search on google to find out more info on wheel adapters.
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:35 PM
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wheel adapters is the best way to go ... i would not redrill, it will make it easier to resell later on IMO if u want to go that route
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Originally Posted by TSX19
here's what I did on Saturday, I put them on I eliminated 3 washers of the rims and it gave me clearance I did a test drive when I park the car I saw on of the lugs bend, I took them off again. should I buy a different nut lugs or other opinion besides redrill




we all told you it wouldnt work. yet you tried to put then on and drive then,, now you have bent studs and lug nuts..

get adapters or get them re-drilled..
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Originally Posted by potmilkz
we all told you it wouldnt work. yet you tried to put then on and drive then,, now you have bent studs and lug nuts..
^^^this.

why bother posting and asking what to do if your just gonna ignore the people that took the time to try and help?

if your just gonna "wing it", id suggest you go buy a different, cheaper car to ruin.
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