2003 Acura TL Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET55 · ET50 · ET48
Backspacing: 5.42 in · 5.47 in · 5.72 in · 5.89 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

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Configuration

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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

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.