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anyone running 17" acura TL wheels?

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Old 06-22-07 | 10:43 PM
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anyone running 17" acura TL wheels?

Just wondering if anyone is running them, I seem to remember there was a few, but the searches yield nothing. So if your running them, how big a tire, front and back, also pics on a FC would be awesome. Thanks in advance!
Old 06-23-07 | 11:52 PM
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Just wondering if anyone is running them, I seem to remember there was a few, but the searches yield nothing. So if your running them, how big a tire, front and back, also pics on a FC would be awesome. Thanks in advance!
Thats a great idea.

I am running TL wheels on my 03 Accord. I have considered a temporary swap onto my vert to check out the look. The offset and rim width should be ok. I run a 235/45/17 tire on the Accord. The combo will be a little bit taller overall. BTW, this is a pretty heavy wheel. I have had three sets of tires on these wheels (including the OEMs) and I tried a 215/50/17 to lighten the unsprung weight. It worked out well, but just didn't look nearly as good, so this time I went back to the 235's.

I bet the TL wheel tire combo will weigh in 10-12 pounds per wheel heavier than my vert wheels...


I have a feeling clearance.will also be tight on my lowered vert, but the fenders could be rolled. I would do this tomorrow, but I am in the middle of bodywork and paint prep.
Old 06-24-07 | 01:12 AM
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Doesn't the TL run a deep offset, like a 55 or so?
Old 06-24-07 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Fault Bucket
Doesn't the TL run a deep offset, like a 55 or so?
The 04-07 is 45 offset
Old 06-24-07 | 01:03 PM
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why not run the 02-03 type s wheels .. they are a 45 as well and have a cleaner look. i may go and swap a side on just because.
Old 06-24-07 | 01:06 PM
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Why would you do that? Your vert already has badass wheels on it! You need not even contemplate another look!
Old 06-24-07 | 02:11 PM
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Are you talking to me midnight ? lol

i have nothing better to do today so i figure I might as well get some ***** in lol
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I'd like to see that, Hurleysurf
Old 06-25-07 | 02:48 AM
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i was running my dad's 05 TL wheels on my TII like a year ago, they look nice but i forgot to get a less wider tire in front lol, maybe ill try them once more but i would get like 225/40/17 in front and 245/40/17 on the back.
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skyline wheels or go home... haha jk. post up some pics. id like to see what else fits FC's.
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Originally Posted by rx7legend
i was running my dad's 05 TL wheels on my TII like a year ago, they look nice but i forgot to get a less wider tire in front lol, maybe ill try them once more but i would get like 225/40/17 in front and 245/40/17 on the back.
Got a pic to post?
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Just got done trying to mount Acura TL wheels with 215/45/17 which is now the TSX rubber (my older brother is a Tech at an Acura dealer) they fit fine in the rear but rubbed on the suspension spring in front.




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