Dutchy

Here are a couple pics of my TLX 2.4 with aftermarket 18X8 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3. 245/45R18.

Rocketsfan

Did you drive it much before the new tires? How do the ride and handling compare with the Pilots?

willy18

Nice wheels. What's the bolt pattern of the TLX?

9SpeedTran

Good choice my man. Long may you rock!

Dutchy

I drove with the stock 225/55R17 Goodyear's for a week. The ride is about the same but just slightly softer with the Goodyear's of coarse being 55 vs 45 on the Michelin's. So far I noticed better in braking, cornering and no wheel spin off the line like the Goodyear's did. I will use the stock 17" rims for winter with either Dunlop Winter Maxx or Michelin X i3.

Dutchy

Thanks. It's the standard Honda/Acura 5 bolt. 5x114.3

jjsC5

The car looks like it is sitting up a lot with a big gap. Did it look that way with the stock wheels/tires? It appears your OD should be about the same as stock.

Dutchy

It's about the same as stock. Stock OD is 26.8" and now it is 26.7" Could be the angle of the picture. In real the wheel gap is the same.

JDMaccord3.5

Those tires look way too beefy ... why didn't you go 235/45-18 or 245/35 ? like jjsC5 said it sits pretty high

Rocketsfan

Hey, I just noticed you only put splashguards on the front. Any reason why? Just for looks? I've seen people do just the back and both the front and the back - so I'm just curious.

Dutchy

I wanted the same overall diameter with a little wider tread and not to low profile for a nice overall ride. This actually is the stock tire size for 2014 Acura TL SH-AWD.

a77

Canadian cars come with front mud guards from factory. Rears are sort of optional. But invariably fitted pre sale by dealers.

Dutchy

Standard for all Honda/Acura's in Canada. They are in the trunk from the factory and installed at PDI inspection. That's what I do at a Honda dealer up here. General mechanical, PDI and accessorize new Honda's.

warrusty

Is the combo the same total weight per wheel as stock?

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Very nice - the style of wheels are a great fit for the car - looks great!

RigorousXChris

I also noticed after I switched to my aftermarkets, I eliminated wheel spin off the line.

Dutchy

I am not sure about that.

Gregg

Looks like you got these...

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Nice choice and not too heavy.

Dutchy

Back from the tint shop (20% all around)

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Beautiful-the tints make a big difference.

ConradValmont

Could you post a pic of the rear showing the 245 tires on the TLX?

JT4

Your TLX looks good...

Dutchy

OK soon as I get a chance.

colohusker

Now ur talking...tints make a huge difference. Very nice. I like the front only splash guards. Glad u posted as I wanted to do this too but have been waiting to see one with just the fronts.

quantum7

just curious after a season how the new wheels worked out. And did you use the stock 17" with Xi3 for winter? If I go with the i4 TLX I want to do a similar thing....better summer tires and use the stock 17 rims for winter tires. Live in New England and sick of sliding around on all season tires. Would appreciate any feedback or recommendations after one year. Car looks great with the rims and tint....all of my Acuras have been white.

neusaab

Bremmer Kraft BR11's, right?
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