Blazer990

I REALLY like how the OEM 5-spoke wheels look on my TL. But my brother recently dropped by and he has a 2009 Volkswagen CC with optioned 18 inch wheels. Our cars are fairly similar in dimensions and the 18's fill out his car better than my 17's do. I also parked next to several other newer Lexus' and BMW's and noticed that 18's tend to be a good sweet spot for wheels.

Is there any way that I can get the OEM 5-spoke wheels in an 18 inch configuration? I'm talking about the wheels pictured below.

Slpr04UA6

Unfortunately, no.


But there are 18” Acura A-Spec wheels that look Great as well! Just a different design....


a-spec wheel in link below......there were a few different colors, and the original 2004 Gunmetal A-specs were 18X8.5 vs all others being 18X8...

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-t...c-rims-827969/

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Wheels would be larger, but the o.d. of the tire, 17" and 18" the same.
Original Michelins were 25.7" - 245/45-17 and 245/40-18 both @ 25.7
You may have worn aftermarket 235/45-17 tires, new 25.4 worn maybe 25.
Try new tires in 245/45-17.

VisualEchos

iTrader: (1)

I know several guys that would buy those wheels in a heartbeat if they were 18x9.5 +45...including me. Unfortunately, they were never made in a larger diameter, and no aftermarket companies have picked them up in a larger size either.

BTW, the original concept had 19's on it.

Tebaz06TL

I am so happy they did not go with this concept bumper. That was definitely futuristic

Blazer990

Well guys, I did some digging and found these Saleen Wheels that look pretty similar to the TL OEM 5-spoke wheels. Member NBPacuraTL had them on his/her car at one point.

I also found another picture with an unknown source containing the same wheels.

They're about 80% close to how the OEM wheels look and fit the car pretty well given their American roots. Authentic Saleen wheels are expensive but it looks like Replica's can be had for pretty cheap.

thoiboi

Reps are clearly the way to go!