2003 Acura TL Wheel Offset

ET55 · ET50 · ET48

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET55 · ET50 · ET48
Wheel size: 6.5x16 · 6.5x17 · 7x18 · 7.5x17 · 8x18
Backspacing: 5.42 in · 5.47 in · 5.72 in · 5.89 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
3.2i · V6, Petrol	6.5x16	ET55	5.42 in	205/60R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · V6, Petrol	6.5x17	ET55	5.42 in	215/50R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · V6, Petrol	7x18	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i Type S · V6, Petrol	6.5x17	ET55	5.42 in	215/50R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i Type S · V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET50	5.72 in	225/50R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i Type S · V6, Petrol	8x18	ET48	5.89 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2003 Acura TL Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 2 documented builds

2 documented builds.

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET36 / 19×9.5 ET38

Documented on a 2003 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: work wheels Varianza T1S

Front: 18×8.5 ET36 · 225/35R18
Rear: 19×9.5 ET38 · 235/35R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 33 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Enkei

Front: 18×8.5 ET45 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 24 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2003 Acura TL

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.