2000 Acura TL Wheel Interchange

OEM wheel/tire sizes and fitment specs for the 2000 Acura TL.

tl;dr

Your 2000 Acura TL runs 5x114.3, 64.1 mm hub, M12x1.5 lugs. Factory wheels are 16x6.5 ET55 with 205/60R16 tires. Use the on-page calculator to test donor wheels and tire sizes before buying. Keep overall tire diameter close and offset near stock for safe clearance.

OEM wheel and tire specs

Bolt pattern5x114.3
Center bore64.1 mm
Thread sizeM12 x 1.5
Wheel size16 x 6.5 in
Offset (ET)55 mm
Backspacing5.42 in
Tire size205/60R16

Some trims or regions can vary. Confirm on the driver doorjamb, in the owner manual, or by matching your current wheel and tire markings. Use the calculator on wheelinterchange.com to compare your known setup against any candidate wheel.

Recommendation

As a technician, I start with fitment fundamentals, then validate changes.

  • Match the bolt pattern exactly at 5x114.3.
  • Hub bore must be 64.1 mm or larger. Never smaller.
  • If larger, use hub-centric rings sized to 64.1 mm.
  • Keep offset close to ET55 to preserve clearance and geometry.
  • Increase wheel width cautiously and verify inner clearance.
  • Use the calculator to keep overall tire diameter within a small change. Aim for minimal speedometer error.
  • Use the correct lug seat type for the wheel. Do not mix seat styles.

Using the Wheel Interchange calculator

Compare donor to your TL

  • Set “Installed on” to 2000 Acura TL with the OEM size above.
  • Enter the donor vehicle wheel size or use “Custom wheel size.”
  • Adjust rim width and offset to see inner and outer clearance deltas.
  • Set “Custom tire size” to maintain overall tire diameter.

What to watch in the results

  • Inner clearance. Avoid contact with strut, spring perch, and liners.
  • Outer poke. Keep inside the fender for suspension travel.
  • Overall tire diameter. Keep change modest for speedometer accuracy.
  • Backspacing. Compare against the OEM 5.42 in reference.

Changing rim diameter updates tire diameter in the tool. Use that to balance looks, ride, and clearance without guessing.

Impact

  • Offset changes shift load on wheel bearings and steering feel.
  • More width can improve grip but reduces inner clearance.
  • Larger diameter raises tire mass and can firm the ride.
  • Diameter mismatch alters speedometer and ABS thresholds.
  • Wrong hub bore can cause vibration without proper rings.

Risks and gotchas

  • Do not fit wheels with a smaller center bore than 64.1 mm.
  • Brake caliper spoke clearance is wheel design dependent. Always check.
  • Seat type mismatch (conical vs ball) will loosen under load.
  • Reused damaged lug nuts or stretched studs can fail.
  • Tire sidewall contact often appears only at full lock or compression.
  • TPMS compatibility may vary on aftermarket sensors. Verify protocol.

Next actions

Checklist

  • Verify your current size from the tire sidewall and doorjamb.
  • Run several candidate setups in the calculator. Note inner clearance and poke.
  • Plan for hub-centric rings if wheel bore is larger than 64.1 mm.
  • Choose lug nuts that match M12x1.5 and the wheel seat style.
  • Test fit one wheel. Turn lock to lock. Bounce the suspension.
  • Torque lugs to the OEM spec in a star pattern. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.
  • Road test at multiple speeds. Check for vibration and rubbing.

Useful tools

If any spec on your TL differs, treat the doorjamb and OEM documentation as the source of truth, then mirror that data in the calculator for accurate comparisons.

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