19×8.5 ET38 Wheels on a 2005 Acura TL

3 documented builds specifically using ET38

Show evidence for this exact wheel size and offset on my vehicle/year. Exact size+offset builds are observational evidence only — not a universal fit, not the “correct” offset, and not a no-rub guarantee.

Evidence summary

Documented builds using 19×8.5: 7
Documented builds specifically using 19×8.5 ET38: 3
Axle context: 0 square · 3 staggered · 3 front-only · 0 rear-only · 0 both axles

3 documented 2005 Acura TL builds in our database use 19×8.5 ET38 wheels. This is observed use — not a fit confirmation.

Compared with OEM

Aftermarket: 19×8.5 ET38

Compared with the OEM 18×8 ET45 configuration.

Width: +0.5 in

Outer edge 13.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)

Inner edge 0.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

Geometry is deterministic vs the named OEM baseline. It does not mean the setup fits or will clear.

Tires documented with 19×8.5 ET38

245/35R19 — 2 builds
225/35R19 — 1 build

245/35R19: +1.4% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.
225/35R19: -0.8% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.

Documented tire pairings are not tire recommendations.