got pic of ur car?

 

 

how big is ur lip? it doesnt look that deep..i just order some 19" symbolic forged wheels based on ur wheel spec 19 x 8.5 + 38 offset..i was hoping to get a bigger lip by going + 38 instead of 45... +38 offset would give a deeper lip than a +45 right?

 

The lip is almost 2-inches.

 

1.Tenzo R mean6 Rim
2.17"
3.42mm Offset
4.Falken Ziex512
5.225/50/VR17
6.Stock height
7.Very minor rub in the rear, when go over bumps with 4 people(+-600lbs) plus weekend trip luggage(+-120lbs) in the trunk. Bumper tag trimed.

These tires are extremely quiet. Very good grip both wet and dry. Tire pressure 38psi-F/35psi -R, wheel weight 21.5lbs. Tire 23 lbs. each.

 

Originally Posted by 2k4TLkev
how big is ur lip? it doesnt look that deep..i just order some 19" symbolic forged wheels based on ur wheel spec 19 x 8.5 + 38 offset..i was hoping to get a bigger lip by going + 38 instead of 45... +38 offset would give a deeper lip than a +45 right?

My theory based on what i've seen is that to get a deep lip, you need two things, a wide wheel and low offset (20s).

I never see Acuras (45-50 offset) with deep lips......but you always see BMW 5 series (20 offset) with deep lips, even on factory wheels. If you notice, even the A-Spec Concept 21" wheels on the TL did not have a wheel with a lip.

The other problem is that Acuras can only fit 8-9" wheels.

A 9"wheel ordinarly does not have more than a 2-3" lip unless its custom-made.

A 8" wheel ordinarly has a 2" lip max.

Lips start to look 'big' at about 2 1/2"+, and
b/t/w my lips are 3"front and 4" rear .

Twenties

 

2003 TL-S

1.Falken Torque 5 gunmetal
2.19x7.5
3.42mm
4.Falken ST115
5.235/35/ZR19
6.no drop
7.no rubbing yet...

 

1. SSR Vienna Sovereign
2. 19 x 8
3. +49 offset
4. Toyo Proxes T1-S
5. 235/35 R19
6. H&R Sport Springs (F- 1.75"; R- 1.5")
7. No rubbing whatsoever - did not have to cut tabs or roll fenders

 

 

Finally.....

- SSR Vienna Sovereign-black w/polished lip
- 19 x 8
- +49 offset
- Nitto 555R's
- 225/35 R19
-TEIN coils, all the way down in the front, rear matched.
-Trimmed tab, no rubbing

 

I finally get to add to this list! 2003 TL-S

1.SSR GT1 18x8
2.+48
3.Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
4.235/40/18
5.HR Sport (Accord V6 model)
6.Trimmed tab, no rubbing. Had 300lb friend sit in trunk and jump up and down, and the tire tucks behind the fender lip by about a millimeter

 

does anyone know if 19x8.5 with a +38 offset would rub? i have tein basics, on the lowest setting. please let me know asap!

thanks!

 

Yes It Will Definately Rub 4 Sure!!!! I Have 19x8 +51 W/ 235-35-19 And I Rubbed. I Had To Cut The Tab On The Back, And Still With Kids In The Back It Rubs!!!

 

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+40 on OZ wheels 19"
Falkin FK451 235/35/19
Comptech Sport Springs
Lower about 1"
20% tint all around

 

ne1 got a pic of a tl with racing hart C5's?

 

1) ASA ST4 Silver W/ Machined Lip (Licensed by BBS)
2) 18x8
3) 42 Offset
4) Firelli P Zero Nero M&S
5) 235/40WR/18
6) No
7) Do not know yet.