2008 Acura TL Wheel Offset

ET45 · ET50

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45 · ET50
Wheel size: 8x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x19 · 8.5x18 · 9x19
Backspacing: 5.77 in · 6.22 in · 6.02 in · 6.27 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Tire size: 235/45R17 · 235/40R18 · 245/35R19 · 255/30R19

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
3.5i Type S · V6, Petrol	8x17	9x19	ET45	5.77 in	235/45R17 / 255/30R19	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.5i Type S · V6, Petrol	8.5x18	9x19	ET45	6.02 in	235/40R18 / 255/30R19	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2008 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 — 46 documented builds
19-inch — 44 documented builds
20-inch — 11 documented builds
17-inch — 8 documented builds

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Diameter

Staggered · 19×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Avant Garde M580

Front: 19×8.5 ET35 · 245/35R19
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 ET20 / 19×9.5 ET25

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADR M-Classic

Front: 19×8.5 ET20 · 235/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET25 · 255/35R19

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 31.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 18.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Interlagos

Front: 18×9.5 ET40 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 24 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET29 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Advan RS

Front: 18×9 ET29 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 28.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Avant Garde M220

Front: 18×9 ET35 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×9 ET42 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen CV3

Front: 20×9 ET42 · 225/35R20
Rear: 20×10.5 · 255/30R20

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 15.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET12 / 18×10.5 ET15

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Varsstoen Es1

Front: 18×9.5 ET12 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×10.5 ET15 · 235/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 52 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MB Battles

Front: 17×9.5 ET15 · 215/35R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 49 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET19 / 18×11.5 ET7

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work VS-XX

Front: 18×9.5 ET19 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×11.5 ET7 · 255/35R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 45 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET18 / 19×10 ET33

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work VS-XX

Front: 19×8.5 ET18 · 225/35R19
Rear: 19×10 ET33 · 255/30R19

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 33.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 20.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Emotion Cr-Ultimate (Kiwami)

Front: 18×9.5 ET30 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 34 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET9 / 18×11 ET14

Documented on a 2008 Acura TL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work equip

Front: 18×9 ET9 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×11 ET14 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 48.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2008 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.