ebelp

^You will definitely need a camber kit (surprised you don't have one already being that low), and a fender roll with 19x10+35. You can probably get away with running 235/35/19 tires on the rear without much rubbing. I would run 225/35's on the front wheels. The stretch will be moderate, but not too crazy.

jpm3071

Questions on Wheels

Wheel Size 18 x 8
Wheel Offset (+30):

Current tires 225/45/18

Will these rub?

Will I be able to put wider and shorter tires with these rims? maybe 235 or 245/40s?

MaddMike24

Would i need front and rear. camber kit or just rear

ebelp

If you're weight conscious, get 225/40/18 tires. They beefy enough for 8" wheels.

Definitely rear, front camber kit is up to you. It's usually not a necessity unless you need to run extra negative camber.

ej1serge

I picked them up at a buddies warehouse, here's his website if you wanna check them out VRWheels.com

ej1serge

Quick shot of them

darian1789

I am not really a guru when it comes to offset so please help me understand this. I am currently steps away from purchasing some wheels. The front is 18x9.5+20 and the rear is 18x11+14. I plan on running 215/40 in the front and 235/40 in the rear. I own an 2004 base TL.

snuggles_p_rocks

Ok, so I plan on purchasing Varrstoen ES1's. I have an '06 base TL 6-speed/Brembos. I am currently on Aspec suspension but will be purchasing HTSpec ver2. What size rim/tire would I need with minimal fender mods, spacers, etc. I dont mind the above if I have to, but if I can get away with it the better. Dont plan on slamming, just a nice flush fit all the way around. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Those specs are very aggressive for the TL, especially the rear. How low is your car?

darian1789

Bagged

sickwitit

Wheels question
Car-04 acura Tl 6/speed with brembos up front
Wheels- 18x8.5 +35 all around xxr 521

Will they fit?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Oh damn!

PM member "ebelp". He's bagged and is good with aggressive wheels.

The wheel specs are fine but I'm not sure about caliper clearance. Maybe someone will know for sure and can chime in.

What size tires will you be running? What suspension do you have?

simplyclean44

Rims
Wheel Make/Model: All Star Boss (Work Meister Reps)
Wheel Size 18x9 square a little over 3" lip
Wheel Offset +22
lowered maybe 2"? Koni yellows & tein springs

Car
Auto
2004 base with 2008 type S & a spec conversion
Rotora brakes front and rear 4 piston front 2 piston rear
Ingalls rear camber kits

Tires
Tire Make/Model: federal ss 595
Width/Sidewall-Diameter 225/40/18

I had 225/35/19s on before linea corse dyna rims 19x8.5 +35 and they cleared..
My fenders are slightly rolled.

Will these clear brakes? Be flush to fenders?

sickwitit

I'm on stock suspension, which is lower than a stock Tl, so probably shoot for 235-40-18 or 245/40/18

Skyng

FRONTS: 19×9.5 +22
REARS: 19×11 +25
I have a 06 spd w bbk. Do i have to pull the fender, I had trim/rolled my fender already. Lower on FF coil and yes, i do have camber kit ready to install.
My question is what tire spec gonna work it out, and does it possible to run 19x11 without pulling fender?

http://varrstoen.com/narcissism/varr...ura-tl-type-s/

ej1serge

that dudes probably running 225/35 in the rear, it looks like it's stretched pretty good.

pierceman90

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pop...D=5642&image=0

Wheel Style - Rota Torque
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 8"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5x114.3
Offset - 48mm
Hub Bore - 67.1mm
Color - Hyper Black
Quantity - 4 Pcs. (1 set)
Price:

$799.00

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Those will fit fine but are 3mm less aggressive (aka sunk-in) compared to the stock wheels. Stock offset is +45 so try to find those wheels with an offset of +45 or less.

pierceman90

what effect does a less aggressive offset have on drivability and performance

pierceman90

are you saying that will be tucked in more? so its more about the appearance?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Yes, the wheels will be tucked in more, and will look odd. I'm not sure about the specifics about drivability and performance when it comes to offsets, though.

3mm isn't much, about 1/10 of an inch, but I wouldn't buy them without looking for some with a lower offset first

allaces

Tsw mirabeau: 19x9.5 +40 235/35/19 on 04 base model. FnF coil overs

tb330

18x8.75 +33 with 245/40/18 tires on an 06 base lowered on s-techs. Anticipate any rubbing?

allaces

Or same wheel 18x9.5 +40 on tein s springs

hostile429

05 tl a/t
work varianza one set is 19x8.5 offset +45
the other set is 19x9.5 offset +45

airrex kit or bc coils. undecided yet

screaminz28

iTrader: (1)

Instead of a will it fit, which would fit better?

Questions on Wheels
Wheel Make/Model: MB BATTLES
Wheel Size (**X**): 18x9.5
Wheel Offset (+**):+15
If lowered (amount): how low can i go?

OR

Wheel Make/Model: MB BATTLES
Wheel Size (**X**): 18x9.5
Wheel Offset (+**):+23
If lowered (amount): how low can i go?

Tires will be Federal 225/40/18s

I'm prepared to roll the fenders - will I need a camber kit, and how low can I go? Not looking to tuck, but maybe 2 fingers worth of gap.

I will have HT-SPEC FF Type 2 Coilovers.

Thanks

MrLoveMyTL

Questions on Wheels
Wheel Make/Model: work emotion cr kai
Wheel Size (**X**): 18x8.5
Wheel Offset (+**): 43
If lowered (amount): my 08 tl base is completely stock.

allwhit3g

iTrader: (2)

I want to do a squared 19x10 set up. Suggestions on offset - I have an 06 6MT so brembo clearance is a must.

19x10 +22 all around? I am going air so my height will vary

robocam

Wheel Make/Model: BMW M6 Gran Coupe Replica
Wheel Size: 18 x 8.5
Wheel Offset: 35mm
Lowering: None but would like to mildly drop in the future
Tires: Thinking about using 235/40R18
Question: I saw this photo of a TSX with these wheels in a 20" size. I really, really like these wheels. How can I get them on my 06MT? BMW wheels are 5x120, so either they're running adapters or something else has been changed. I didn't think there would be enough room for wheel adapters.

https://www.facebook.com/4WheelsAuto...type=1&theater



http://www.ebay.com/itm/18X8-5-9-5-M6-STYLE-WHEELS-5X120-RIMS-72-6-GUN-METAL-FITS-BMW-328-E92-92-06-2012-/370915253970?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item565c459ed2&vxp=mtr

robocam

I just found out that these wheels were redrilled. I'm going to have to find a shop in St. Louis to have that done.

LP700-4

Car in question: 07 Type-S - stock
Wheels in question - 18x8 18x9 staggered F:R with +25 offset
Tires in question 235/40/18 265/35/18 F:R
Looking to lower in future with either a-spec or H&R lowering springs

Will 265's in the rear even work with the TL?

batman21

Questions on Wheels
Wheel Make/Model:XXR 531
Wheel Size (19X10):
Wheel Offset (+35):
If lowered (amount): Tein S-tech springs

Questions on Tires
Tire Make/Model:Delinite Thunder D7
Width/Sidewall-Diameter (225/40-zr19):


OR


Wheel Make/Model:Linea Corse Dyna
Wheel Size (19X10):
Wheel Offset (+43):

Questions on Tires
Tire Make/Model:Continental Contisport contact
Width/Sidewall-Diameter (255/35-r19):

Question on Brembo/Big Brake Clearance
Transmission (Manual or Auto):Auto
Year/Trim (04-07, Base or Type S):Type S

garrettdigital

Looking at some wheels that offer 2 offsets that are supposed to fit. Which one is preferred?

Question on Brembo/Big Brake Clearance
Transmission: 6MT
Year/Trim: 08 Type-S
Wheel Make/Model: Drag DR-49
Wheel Size: 18x8
Wheel Offset: 35 or 45
If lowered (amount): ~1.5

Is the 45 offset the safer bet because I could always add a spacer?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Do the +35. It's only 10mm more aggressive than stock and it will ensure that you clear the Brembos.

garrettdigital

Thanks for the reply. After doing some more reading, I agreed and went ahead and ordered the +35 offset.

ebelp

edzyy

Currently on the hunt for an 07-08 Type S

Seen a nice inexpensive wheel that i'd like to run in the future


Here are the sizes they currently carry
18X10 5-114.3 15SCL
18X10 5-114.3 35SCL
18X10 5-114.3 25SCL
18X8 5-114.3 30SCL
18X8 5-114.3 40SCL
18X9 5-114.3 25SCL
18X9 5-114.3 35SCL
18X9 5-114.3 15SCL

Which would be the best for "flush" fitment?

This is what I would consider perfect

robocam

I'd start by browsing the wheel & tire threads. Here's one I found.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=834

Use this site to compare the poke.

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

Justin got the same width and offset, but his poke out a little past the fenders according to him. So it will depend on your rear camber and amount of lowering. I personally would try to stay within the stock camber specs for tire warranty reasons, but I've seen normal specs to -2 degrees for a Mazda (the TL is -1.5).

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=14

Of the wheels you listed, the 10.5" +35 would poke the same as 9.5" +22. The next closest is the 9.5" +25 (with 3mm less poke), and these will probably poke past the fenders, so you might want to message Justin so see how much you'd have to retract to not poke (unless you want the rims to stick out past the fenders).

I would just look at what widths and offsets others are running to see what works and what they look like.

Other things to consider:

Do you want to be able to rotate your tires? If you make the rears poke out, they may poke out too much for the front, so you might want to run a less aggressive offset in the front, but if you do that, you can't rotate your tires. You can get around that by running spacers and getting the same wheel for all 4 corners.

jayd0002

Hi all. Im new to this forum and a new TL owner. I just bought a 2004 TL with 47,000 miles.
Can anyone tell me what the biggest rim size I can get away with- without having to make any suspension modifications, or having to do anything crazy?
any help would be greatly appreciated!!

ebelp

That's a pretty loaded question since we don't know what wheel and tire specs. Theoretically speaking, you could go with a 19" wheel on stock suspension without many rubbing issues. However, the general consensus around here is that when you start throwing bigger diameter wheels on the TL without lowering it, it starts to look a bit silly.