2005 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 2005 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 — 10 documented builds
18-inch — 7 documented builds
20-inch — 6 documented builds

23 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 19×8.5 ET25 / 19×9.5 ET29

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37

Front: 19×8.5 ET25 · 225/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET29 · 235/35R19

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 26.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET38 / 18×9

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work VS-XX

Front: 18×8 ET38 · 235/40R18
Rear: 18×9 · 245/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 18×8 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Acura ASpec

Front: 18×8 ET45 · 235/40R18
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 · 18×8.5 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gunmetal Aspecs

Front: 18×8.5 ET42 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 9.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: PIAA Super Rozza

Front: 19×8 ET45 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer position unchanged
Inner position unchanged
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET38 / 19×9.5

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: 5Zigen Hyper ZR5

Front: 19×8.5 ET38 · 245/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 · 275/30R19

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 · 18×9.5 ET0 / 18×9.5 ET15

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Klutch SL5

Front: 18×9.5 ET0 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET15 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 64 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Catalunya

Front: 18×8 ET40 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET33 / 19×9.5 ET45

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Monarch 410 Mesh

Front: 19×8.5 ET33 · 245/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET45 · 275/30R19

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 18.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×7.5 ET55 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Mugen NR

Front: 18×7.5 ET55 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 16.3 mm less outward poke
Inner edge 3.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width -0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Velocity 898

Front: 20×8 ET45 · 245/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer position unchanged
Inner position unchanged
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET38 / 19×9.5

Documented on a 2005 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Blitz Technospeed Z1

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

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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More specs for the 2005 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.