what size of wheel does it fit into TL-s? I want to get a set of black wheel / tires, 19" or 20", can anyone give me the price for what you had? thanks! Just wanna compare!

 

Black centers are usually less expensive than other options (in one peice wheels). The most reasonably priced 1-peice black mesh center and large 2.5" lip that will fit on these TL's is the RUFF 281's. You can get them off eBay for $810+ shipping (so around $900). However, keep in mind that good quality tires in the 19" size are also pricey (between $150 and $250/tire) so your looking at between $1,500 and $2,000 for 19's. Believe it or not but there are actually more tiresfor the 20's and some decent ones in the low $100's/tire ($114 or so) but the 281's in 20's from Ruff will cost you the same thing so the price balances out the same. Only thing is that the 20's require a VERY thin tire (30 sidewall MAX) and therefore you risk bending your rims with any 20's so if you do get them, make certain the roads around you will not kill your new shoes!

 

I have 20" x 8.5" all around .... with 245/35 sidewall profile and a drop and no rubbing.... So a 30 profile tire isn't necessary a requirement... Plus now-a-days tires are made with the latest in technology that 30 profile tires are actually quite strong and protect rims nicely... Ask "K-Shawn"........

Yes... I had to roll my fenders in the front and rear... $180
Yes... I had to do a custom alignment with a -1.5 degree camber (rear) and -1 degree (front)... $375
Rollin' through the HOOD on Dubs and NO RUBBING... PRICELESS

 

Rodney - Thanks for providing ALL of the details (rolling and camber and around $600 additional $'s to the figure he's originally looking at). I keep seeing threads with guys saying that they are using larger and larger tires with no rubbing and many/most of them don't elaborate on what it took to make that happen in that same post. You did and I commend you on it.

Some with 20's and large rear wheels (10" or 10.5" wide) even had to raise their car by three-quarters of an inch? I think the only way to raise the car is to have some type of adjustable shocks (like the Tiens) which cost a good chunk of change that most people also aren't going to pony up just to get a set of super wide 20's under the car.

Certainly, there are some like rodney and K-Shawn who will spend "what is takes" to do these things but I think the majority of posters are seeking what can be done without these significant mods. My prior AMG came with rolled fenders but many of us probably cannot locate a locale shop competent willing to roll our fenders. (even for $400)

 

I like your wheel in display pic, can you show me more pic about your wheels? thx!^^

 

Good suggestion for me!!! Thank you!

 

I was told recently that the camber is not adjustable on the TL (or any other Acura), can you elaborate what you meant by custom alignment? Thanks...

 

Glad you found it usefull. One thing to keep in mind is that the tires for the 19's aren't cheap but that doesn't mean that you have to spend $200/tire to get a good set. One of the most populars tires right now is the General UHP which can be had for $115/tire from Tire Rack. Shipping for a set of four is another $60 or so and mounting can be done by any Tire Kindgom for $28.99/tire for mounting and balancing (Tire Kingdom is owned by Tire Rack) so you need to be as thoughtfull on the tires as you are on the rims themselves. There is a slightly cheaper tire (The Nankang NS-2's are around $99 or $105/tire) but pretty much everyone I talked to recommended against that particular tire. I went with the Falken 452's simply because the place I go the wheels offered them. It was about $100 more than I planned on spending but they come mounted and ready to "Throw on the car" the minute they arrive (which I am certian I will do sometime next week). Good luck with the RUFF's they look like a good wheel at a competitive price. My #1 choice had been the 3-peice Maya STM's (either hyper-dark or Black center) but @ $2,400 for the rims alone I had to "get over that" particular obsession. I did find a used set that had curb rash but they too went for nearly $2K. If you try to go to ANY 3-piece wheel it's gonna cost you over $3K by the tiem you are finished.