2004 Acura TL Wheel Offset

ET45 · ET50

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45 · ET50
Wheel size: 8x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x19
Backspacing: 5.77 in · 6.22 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Tire size: 235/45R17 · 235/40R18 · 245/35R19

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
3.2i · V6, Petrol	8x17	8.5x19	ET45 / ET50	5.77 in	235/45R17 / 245/35R19	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · V6, Petrol	8x18	8.5x19	ET45 / ET50	5.77 in	235/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2004 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:

19-inch — 7 documented builds
18-inch — 3 documented builds
17-inch — 1 documented build
20-inch — 1 documented build

12 documented builds.

Diameter

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET38 / 18×9.5

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: WORK CR-Kai

Front: 18×8.5 ET38 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×9.5 · 235/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 13.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET29 / 19×8.5 ET23

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing GT-M

Front: 19×8.5 ET29 · 235/35R19
Rear: 19×8.5 ET23

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 22.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET38 / 19×9.5 ET36

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Varianza T1s

Front: 19×8.5 ET38 · 235/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET36 · 265/30R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 13.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×7.5 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Prophet

Front: 20×7.5 ET42 · 225/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 3.3 mm less outward poke
Inner edge 9.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width -0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Maya STM

Front: 19×8.5 ET35 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET35 / 18×9

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Termist TM1

Front: 18×8 ET35 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×9

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 10 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: STERN ST-1 HYPER

Front: 19×8.5 ET45 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 6.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei Falcon

Front: 17×8 ET45 · 235/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer position unchanged
Inner position unchanged

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Staggered · 18×8 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Sport Edition E1

Front: 18×8 ET45 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer position unchanged
Inner position unchanged

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET43 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ASA ST4

Front: 19×8.5 ET43 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 8.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADR M-Sport Gloss

Front: 19×8.5 ET35 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2004 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: NC Forged

Front: 19×8.5 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2004 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.