TL wheels on a TSX?

[Browserguy]

Greetings TSX owners. Looking to get a 05 CGP auto non navi in December. Love everything about the car except the wagon wheels. Want to put stock TL wheels (dealer here has some lying around from swaps), but, needing advise on what I need to know before I do this, i.e. spacers, size issues, etc. Total novice on modifying so any advice appreciated.

[Noel]

Your dealer should be able to verify if it fits or not. If they aren't competent enough to do that. Try an obtain the wheel sizing measurements.

[tony4311]

Yep they'll fit. This is NOT my car.
TL A-spec wheels
http://homepage.mac.com/michaelblack/TSX/PhotoAlbum3.html

[Joker]

TL A-spec wheels
Those look sweet on the TSX :thumbsup:

[BigTSX]

Those look sweet on the TSX :thumbsup:
I really like the factory 5 spoke TL wheels, they have a couple sets on Ebay, may look into that after xmas.

[lucky8]

those look great on the tsx!

[lucky8]

Any idea of how much for TL a-spec rims and tires go for ... i def. want to get then after looking at the picture

[LannyMCS]

Any idea of how much for TL a-spec rims and tires go for ... i def. want to get then after looking at the picture

I bought my A-Spec suspension from Acura of Escondido, and he sells the TL A-Spec rims as well. He was great to deal with.

For '05, there are two TL A-spec rims; one is Silver Sparkle, the other is Light Chrome. Both are 8" wide, as opposed to the 8.5" from the '04s, meaning they fit the TSX better.

Here's a link to his listings-

Silver Sparkle (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7930791162&category=43958&sspagename=WD1V)

Light Chrome (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7929552481&category=43958&sspagename=WD1V)

You may want to go with a 225/40/18. 235s will stick out a little past the fenders with the 45 offset....

Here's a pic with 225/40/18s...this car has the 04's in Gunmetal and Comptech springs- the 155 part # I think.

http://img156.exs.cx/img156/2088/comptech44tm.jpg

[Kaidoi]

Since we're on this topic of TL A-spec wheels on a TSX, I was wondering if you guys can help with my question about which version (Silver Sparkle or Light Chrome) would look best for a Silver TSX?

Thanks!

[APOGEE]

Since we're on this topic of TL A-spec wheels on a TSX, I was wondering if you guys can help with my question about which version (Silver Sparkle or Light Chrome) would look best for a Silver TSX?

Thanks!
Should really depend on what YOU think looks better.

[LannyMCS]

One thing that makes it hard to say is that both of those colors look different in every pic I've ever seen of them, to the point that sometimes I can't even tell which one I'm looking at.

I'm leaning Silver Sparkle for my SSM, just because I believe it's lighter and I like lighter wheels with Silver.......

[AlterZgo]

Here's a TL with the chrome look 18x8s. Not real chrome, but a painted finish.

[AlterZgo]

Here's the exact same car. Rims don't really look chrome here.

[AlterZgo]

Here's Acura of Escondido's picture of the polished look 18" A-spec rim. These are not the same rims as per post #13 above which is the chrome look rim.

[AlterZgo]

I like the rims on Acura's A-spec prototype TSX here. These are 18" rims and have a polished look, but I'm not sure if they have the same finish as the polished look rim in post #14 above.

[AlterZgo]

I'm leaning Silver Sparkle for my SSM, just because I believe it's lighter and I like lighter wheels with Silver.......

Lanny,

Do you know if it is definitely lighter? From what I gather, all the TL rims have a painted finish. None offer a true polished finish.

I'm trying to decide which to get for my Milano Red TSX.

[HondaMan]

Here's Acura of Escondido's picture of the polished look 18" A-spec rim. These are not the same rims as per post #13 above which is the chrome look rim.

Nice! I like those wheels.

[LannyMCS]

Lanny,

Do you know if it is definitely lighter? From what I gather, all the TL rims have a painted finish. None offer a true polished finish.

I'm trying to decide which to get for my Milano Red TSX.

I don't know for sure; the only one I've ever seen in person is the '04, which is fairly dark. That's the one that was 8.5" wide, and is shown on the ABP prototype in post #15.

I've seen many pics that show the '05 rims, and it seems that even people who own them are confused about which finish they have.

They way they're described by Acura of Escondido, I think I'd prefer the Silver Sparkle, because I'm not really looking for a polished look. I think the darker ones from 04 would look good on a MR.......

Part # 08W18-SEP-200B $1280 Modern, high-gloss painted finish.
These are not the same color as any of the other 18" TL rims.
Not a shiny or dark as the "Chrome Look".
Not as much fleck or flatness of the "Sparkle Silver".
Best described as a High-Polish / Light Chrome Look

08W18-SEP-200D $980 Silver Sparkle Modern, high-gloss painted finish.These are not the same color as the old A-Spec Rims.
This rim has the same sparkle fleck but are silver, not grey

[LannyMCS]

These are listed as Silver Sparkle........

http://img168.exs.cx/img168/4295/44930104l5so.jpg

[Joker]

^^^ Beautiful TL :nod:

[Kaidoi]

Man, those new A-Spec rims on the TL look SWEET! They would look sweeter on the TSX :) Now the key is to find a set of these wheels for a reasonable price. Since I'm still awaiting for my TSX to arrive, maybe I can have the dealer throw in the 18" A-Spec rims with the final cost of the car! to seal the deal! The stock wheel wagon rims on the TSX is just too plain for my taste.

[AlterZgo]

Wow. Silver sparkle is $300 cheaper than the chrome and polished versions.

Personally, I think the TL A-spec rims ranging in price from $980 to $1,280 is a fair price for an OEM quality wheel.

[mrjade]

yeah i was totally in love w/ those rims when i was in buying my TSX and i saw those TL rims... CG tsx w/ those rims...