328is

Will the 4G rims fit on a 3G TL? What about other OEM Acura rims? Like the 2g TSX A-spec or the RL A-specs?

ttribe

4G rims do not fit on the 3G TL - different bolt pattern. Apparently, the new bolt pattern matches the RL.

tomtennis

Can the bolt pattern be altered by a tire & wheel shop?

ray-ban

no

tomtennis

Interesting, my friend who is into really nice cars (SL Black Series-CLS AMG) says his wheel guy could "alter" a set of 2009 TL rims to fit my 2006 for $150 set of 4. How do you think he could achieve this?

ray-ban

well if you're friend is right, then why did you ask if they can be altered to begin with? you just answered your own question.

dont know how it can be done, but correct me if i'm wrong.

Fulani has a TL

iTrader: (1)

yeah its possible, converting a 5x120 to 5x114.3 is not a problem. I got one wheel that was plugged and redrilled. because I didnt want to wait 3 months for that one wheel to come in. Been almost a year, and no issues, which means i doubt it will have any issues whatsoever

ttribe

My guess is he'd have to change out the hub, etc. to do this. Sounds time consuming.

tomtennis

Thanks to Fulani and ttribe for your constructive input...as far as answering my own question ray-ban......NO...it was meant to understand the concept better and share information in the way Fulani and ttribe did.

paz840

iTrader: (2)

Tom, there are adapters that you can buy or have made that convert bolt patterns from 5x114.3 to 5x120 or 5x112 or whatever...having them custom-made is generally the safer route

...many people have done it. IIRC, an AZine member did it to get Audi RS4 rims to fit on his TL

328is

Are there any other rims (Acura OEM), other than the 3G A-specs that will fit that the 3G? I am just trying to see my options and I want to stay factory.

Thanks guys for all the replies.

ttribe

There you go then. If someone manages to pull this off, please post up the pictures. Those "Diamond Cut" 19's for the 4G are cool, IMO.

260 HP

iTrader: (3)

There's another way to do it, using wobble nut. Personally I wouldn't do it though.

http://www.whitea4.com/audi/variablebolt.html or Google for wobble nut.

328is

Yes those are the rims that I want! The whole reason actually I started this thread. I was at the dealership picking up my all-season mats and I seen 4G TL next to a A-Spec 3G TL and I thought to myself they would look perfect on a 3G.

ttribe

As far as Acura OEM wheels, the A-Specs are pretty much the only alternative to the stock 17's (or the Type-S 17's...which look like giant Eggo waffles in my opinion). However, there are some very nice aftermarket alternatives.

paz840

iTrader: (2)

There are these: Type-S & Base

tomtennis

Thanks everyone for their input, if I get these 09 rims I will give it a try and post pictures.
BTW, I have been instructed to remove the avatar of my wife from my profile as it violates forum policy ...you have until I get home later tonight to enjoy it.

Bearcat94

Your wife? Really?

Another member had the same avatar back in November. Maybe he knows your "wife" too.

Fulani has a TL

iTrader: (1)

You can run adapters that change the lug pattern, but issue is that they are thick and in turn will push your wheels out.

My recommendation, find a shop that has experience plugging and redrilling if you're really serious about it

328is

I agree I am not really feeling the Type-S wheels, actually think A-Spec look a lot better. I would want to go aftermarket but my experiences with them have been bad, except one brand, which is BBS but I don't really feel like dropping that kind of coin.

ray-ban

fair enough

328is

I custom fitted rims that were meant for a Benz on my BMW, it was expensive and they were hard to sell later. I doubt I want to go through that again. I was hoping that the 4G's would have been plug and play but since they are not, probably going a different route.

328is

Not really liking the Type-S rims and I can't justify buying the base as they are the same size rims.

Thanks though.

328is

Dude you need to stop JOCKING my style!! LOL and start your own thread!! LOL

And we all know that girl in your avatar is my Baby's Mother/Part Time Stripper!

ggesq

iTrader: (1)

Tell ya what. Since you have to change your avatar and keep pics of your 'wife' all to yourself, feel free to post them up in this thread:https://acurazine.com/forums/lewd-non-nude-306/pretty-girl-thread-372205/

OP- sorry for the hijack.

tomtennis

You said
Your wife? Really?
Another member had the same avatar back in November. Maybe he knows your "wife" too.
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It was me in November, but she does have a sister! Want me to hook you up?

Megan Fox, now we're talkin ! Thanks moderator

Majofo

lol.. .. I swear my buddy sent that pic to me like 4-5 years ago in an email. Remember.. there is no sex in the Champagne Room. -C. Rock

ABP_04TL

iTrader: (2)

lmaoooo

tomtennis

Ok, thought police I have changed my avatar to something more palatable to your uptight, missionary position, holier than thou eyes....hahahahaha..lol
Anyway, enjoy this "nude" boudoir picture of my wife's pet!
Love this forum man....btw I actually drive modded Benz SLK 6mt and lurk here to do stuff to the wife's TL....you know, the one who's picture used to be my avatar..hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha