Well Ive been looking through the forum but I havent gotten a straight answer for what Im looking for. I have a 2004 TL 6 spd manual w/stock wheels on it. I want to buy rims for is but I dont know what size would be best fit for it. Im between a 19" or 20" rim. I dont want turning radius or rubbing issues. What is the exact size rim and tire should I go with? And will I need spacers also? Im definitely not an expert. So Im put the question out there for the ones that have more experience in the field than me.

 

Personally I would go 18". I wouldn't want to go less than a 40 series tire, for daily driving a 3G TL. I think 20" is just too big for these cars, 19" looks good with a drop but a 35 sidewall is not much tire if comfort is in the equation.

Where I live the roads are hit and miss, and thin sidewall tires would suck for a DD.

 

since you want to avoid issues all together i would just stay with 18s.. they look good

 

18s ftw. Get at least a 8" width.

 

18's are nice on these cars, but can look rather small depending on the style you choose. I took the middle ground and went with 19's with a 235/35 tire and they ride very comfortably and in combination with my coilovers the ride quality really isn't much different than stock. 20's are just too big for the 3G. Some have pulled them off and they look great, but they are few and far between. Most that put 20's on fail epically and aren't able to lower the car enough to make them look good.

 

19" for your reference:
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These are the 3 rims I'm looking at right now. I need to know which ones will fit? On my car. Oh and Im not lowering my car at all.


Question on Brembo/Big Brake Clearance
Transmission (Manual or Auto): 6 Spd Manual
Year/Trim (04-07, Base or Type S):04 , Base
Wheel Make/Model: Platinum Widow
Wheel Size (**X**): 20X8
Wheel Offset (+**):42
If lowered (amount):0

Wheel Make/Model: TSW Jarama
Wheel Size (**X**): 19X8
Wheel Offset (+**):40
If lowered (amount):0

Wheel Make/Model: TSW Stowe
Wheel Size (**X**): 19X8
Wheel Offset (+**): 40
If lowered (amount):0

 

No lowering + 19/20" rims = 4x4 look
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18x9 +45 Nitto NT05 255/40. I answered all the questions you'll have in life. Are wheel sizes seriously the only fucking question ever posted on this forum?

 

you should venture out more.

"Which Cold Air intake is the best?"
"which brakes are the best?"
"why is mommy kissing santa!?"

 

That's why I hang out in Tires/Suspension instead of Performance. I thought I had escaped those questions.

 

19's....18's look to small.....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/7854328198/http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/7854342246/

 

Chris you stay whoring out your car

I agree that 19s look the best but 18s give the best balance between performance and looks.

 

I know right....

 

I agree. I would go w/18s

 

good daily driven rim size on a TL are 18's IMO...

but u want more look style etc i would go with 19's..

20's is just too BIG!!...

 

The only wheels that look good on the TL at the stock ride height are OEM wheels (just ask Tyler). I'd consider Acura A-Spec wheels.