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Old 08-08-2008, 10:09 PM
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I have a 2008 Base TL. I am looking into getting black rims for it. I dont know whether I should go with 19 inches or 20? I know bigger is probably better, but is there a major difference as in look with 19 inches vs 20 inches? Thanks alot guys!
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Checkout this thread... New Wheel/Tire specs thread with pics

Yes, there's difference... but probably hardly noticeable between 19s and 20s. You will see a difference between 19s & 22s. Not that I would suggest 22s on a TL.
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Originally Posted by AcuraTL085AT
I have a 2008 Base TL. I am looking into getting black rims for it. I dont know whether I should go with 19 inches or 20? I know bigger is probably better, but is there a major difference as in look with 19 inches vs 20 inches? Thanks alot guys!
Your car's performance will steadily decline as the wheel diameter goes up. Looks wise, it won't be too different, but you'll have to drop it more with 20's as opposed to 19's.
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actually...with 20's u can't drop it too much...it'll scrape unless u roll ur fenders...19s are perfect...19s vs 20s depends if your car has a lip or if it's flat...it tends to look smaller with a lip
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actually...with 20's u can't drop it too much...it'll scrape unless u roll ur fenders...19s are perfect...19s vs 20s depends if your car has a lip or if it's flat...it tends to look smaller with a lip
There are alot of people on here dumped on 20's. It is all about proper fitment, offset, tire size, and camber.
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Yea I wouldn't recommend 20's on a TL. It's just too damn big for a car this size.
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There are alot of people on here dumped on 20's. It is all about proper fitment, offset, tire size, and camber.
You just gotta know what your doing. if you dont know dont talk. you sir nailed it on the head. Id get 20's but im not going for mr baller baller. Im going for a VIP styled car. WIDE and low not tall and low. Dont get me wrong. if you SLAM a TL on 20's it looks so tight.
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You just gotta know what your doing. if you dont know dont talk. you sir nailed it on the head. Id get 20's but im not going for mr baller baller. Im going for a VIP styled car. WIDE and low not tall and low. Dont get me wrong. if you SLAM a TL on 20's it looks so tight.
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Originally Posted by AcuraTL085AT
I have a 2008 Base TL. I am looking into getting black rims for it. I dont know whether I should go with 19 inches or 20? I know bigger is probably better, but is there a major difference as in look with 19 inches vs 20 inches? Thanks alot guys!
Bigger is not "better" unless you are filming a rap video. If you want better handling, get 18s. If you want to be a poser, get 20s.
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Originally Posted by flydog
Bigger is not "better" unless you are filming a rap video. If you want better handling, get 18s. If you want to be a poser, get 20s.
are you serious?

you will probably find more black wheels available in 20s. not many wheel companies make wheels in 19s and especially in black. it's usally 17s, 18s, 20s, & 22s

i think the norm around here is 19s...
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Originally Posted by D R E W
are you serious?

you will probably find more black wheels available in 20s. not many wheel companies make wheels in 19s and especially in black. it's usally 17s, 18s, 20s, & 22s

i think the norm around here is 19s...
don't know what exactly you think he's serious about, but the info in this thread is mostly right. As the wheel diameter goes up, the performance does decrease a bit for straight line performance. But as well, cornering improves since there is less sidewall flexing. It would be 18's or 19's with the best performace. 20's would be a bit heavy unless they are forged monoblock wheels..

with 20's you will have to be pretty careful as a pothole can easily damage your rims as there is not much tire cushioning the imact. I think 19's would be your best bet,
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i know this might sound crazy but isn't there a size right in between like 18.5, and 19.5, do they evn make those anymore?
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Originally Posted by Wseminuk
You just gotta know what your doing. if you dont know dont talk. you sir nailed it on the head. Id get 20's but im not going for mr baller baller. Im going for a VIP styled car. WIDE and low not tall and low. Dont get me wrong. if you SLAM a TL on 20's it looks so tight.
VIP cars typically do have bigger wheels
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
VIP cars typically do have bigger wheels
Damn so I am Wide and Big. Im VIP!!!

But ill tell ya one thing, movin up from 19s to 20s; there is a loss in performance, but still I can hit 29mpg on the highway travelling at 70mph. Good enough for me!!
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Originally Posted by csmeance
don't know what exactly you think he's serious about, but the info in this thread is mostly right. As the wheel diameter goes up, the performance does decrease a bit for straight line performance. But as well, cornering improves since there is less sidewall flexing. It would be 18's or 19's with the best performace. 20's would be a bit heavy unless they are forged monoblock wheels..

with 20's you will have to be pretty careful as a pothole can easily damage your rims as there is not much tire cushioning the imact. I think 19's would be your best bet,

I don't think performance matters if he's more into "show" than "go"...
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i am buying 20" for my car if i wanted real performance i would have bought a sports car and not a tl
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Originally Posted by bigmoetl1
i am buying 20" for my car if i wanted real performance i would have bought a sports car and not a tl

CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP.. HOLD ON LET ME STAND UP.. CLAP CLAP CLAP.. I COULDNT HAD SAID IT BETTER.. ILL GO 20S AND 20S LOOK SMALL ON A TL..
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Originally Posted by flydog
Bigger is not "better" unless you are filming a rap video. If you want better handling, get 18s. If you want to be a poser, get 20s.
I GUESS IM A POSER.
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Originally Posted by AcuraTL085AT
I have a 2008 Base TL. I am looking into getting black rims for it. I dont know whether I should go with 19 inches or 20? I know bigger is probably better, but is there a major difference as in look with 19 inches vs 20 inches? Thanks alot guys!
GET 20S BRO.. i got 20s and love them and i dont even have to drop the car its looks drop just get the right size tire... dont let them tell you big rims get bent and all that crap. if you drive slow and avoid pot holes you good... girls like big rims also lol
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GET 20S BRO.. i got 20s and love them and i dont even have to drop the car its looks drop just get the right size tire... dont let them tell you big rims get bent and all that crap. if you drive slow and avoid pot holes you good... girls like big rims also lol

Not dropping your car on 20's is the problem. Its wack and it looks hella poser. "Oh i got 20's to make the car looked drop'd". Kinda almost like fast and the furious bullshit, Dont even lower the car, just got some wack body kit to make the car seem lowerd. If you got 20's u gotta slam the car to really make them look tight. I really dont understand how u wont 1st place. Those other TL's must have been stock
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thats it, no one used common sense to stop fighting or hating; the end.
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