lavo

looking at his aspec rims it says this

18" x 8" jj (not 8.5" like the original A-Spec TL Rims)

doesnt the 8" measure the width of the tires?? and wouldnt that be better, so why would they change it. i know nothing about tires/rims so i could be totally wrong. wondering if they would still fit the TLs as the "old" ones did.

videojock

The 18 x 8 are the newer A-Spec wheels. The 04 were 18 x 8.5. The 8s will fit your 3rd gen TL just fine. I have some mounted on my 06.

lavo

i know but whats the difference? is it the width and if so why would they be narrower than the old ones? isnt wider better???

lavo

anyone know why they changed sizing to a smaller design???

Ron A

It could be because the 8.5's were prone to curb damage, and maybe the 1/2" less will give some more protection.

Moving to Tires & Wheels.