2013 Acura TL Wheel Fitment Guide

Use this page to evaluate wheel swaps for your 2013 Acura TL. Start with the problem: finding wheels that clear safely under your TL’s specific constraints. Then work through the calculator to validate offset, width, and tire size before you buy.

Known OEM Fitment Data

These values apply to at least one 2013 Acura TL configuration. Trims and packages can vary. If something looks inconsistent, plan to validate it with the on-page calculator and OEM sources.

Note the conflict: an 18 inch rim paired with a 17 inch tire size. This usually indicates mixed data across trims. You will resolve this in the validation steps below using your tire placard and the calculator.

1. Goal

Select and verify a set of wheels and tires that bolt on safely, clear brakes and fenders, and keep ride and speedometer behavior within acceptable limits for a 2013 Acura TL.

2. Prerequisites

• Access to your TL’s door-jamb tire placard and the owner’s manual.
• Basic hand tools and a torque wrench for final tightening. Example tools:
  • 1/2 inch drive torque wrench
  • Thin wall lug nut socket set
  • Hub centric rings 64.1 mm if your wheel bore is larger
  • M14x1.5 lug nuts matched to your wheel seat type
• WheelInterchange.com calculator on this page enabled.

3. Step by step

Step 1. Establish your baseline

Look at your driver door tire placard. Note the factory tire size and load index listed for your exact trim. If your placard lists a wheel size or offset, note that too.

In the calculator, set Installed on (your vehicle) to 2013 Acura TL. In Custom tire size, enter the placard tire size. This aligns the comparison to your car’s real baseline.

Because the provided data shows 18 inch wheels and a 17 inch tire, treat the placard as the authority. If your placard differs from what is above, use the placard numbers.

Step 2. Enter the known OEM wheel values

In the calculator, confirm the OEM wheel specs for your TL trim. If your trim uses a different rim diameter or width than listed, adjust the Custom wheel size fields to match the placard or the owner’s manual. Assumption: we are aligning to your car’s actual OEM setup for accurate comparisons.

Step 3. Compare a donor wheel

• Set Wheels from (donor vehicle) to the vehicle or wheel size you are considering.
• If you are evaluating a size rather than a vehicle, use Custom wheel size and Custom tire size on the donor side.

Focus on these outputs in the calculator:

• Inner clearance change in mm. This affects suspension and brake clearance.
• Outer poke change in mm. This affects fender clearance and scrub radius.
• Tire overall diameter difference. Keep this within a small percent change when possible.

Step 4. Respect mechanical constraints

• Bolt pattern: must be 5x120. Do not attempt 5x114.3 or adapters without engineering validation.
• Center bore: your hub is 64.1 mm. Larger wheel bores can fit with 64.1 hub centric rings. Smaller bores will not fit the hub.
• Threads: M14 x 1.5. Lug nuts must match both thread and seat type of the wheel. Verify the seat style on the wheel itself.
• Offset trade-off: Lower ET pushes the wheel outward and reduces inner clearance. Higher ET pulls it inward and increases inner clearance. Monitor both sides in the calculator.
• Tire diameter: As a general guideline, keep overall diameter close to OEM. Use the calculator to verify the speedometer change.

Step 5. Plan for accessories

• If the donor wheel bore is larger than 64.1 mm, select rings that convert that bore to 64.1 mm.
• If your wheels require different lug nuts, choose M14x1.5 with the correct seat type and length. Do not mix seat styles.
• If spacers are considered to correct offset, use hub-centric spacers and longer hardware appropriate to the spacer thickness. Validate hub engagement.

4. Validation

Calculator checks

• Confirm inner clearance is positive. Aim for comfortable brake caliper clearance. Brake packages can vary by trim, so a visual test fit is recommended.
• Confirm outer poke does not exceed your fender line through full steering lock and compression. The calculator shows the change versus your baseline.
• Confirm tire diameter delta is within your acceptable range. Smaller changes help maintain ABS and speedometer behavior.

On-car test fit

• Mount one front corner without a tire first, if possible, to check caliper clearance.
• Install with hand tools. Ensure the wheel sits flush on the hub. Use hub rings if the bore is larger than 64.1 mm.
• Torque lug nuts to the OEM specification from your service manual. Recheck after 50–100 km.
• Spin the wheel by hand to confirm free rotation. Turn lock-to-lock and check for contact.
• After mounting tires, road test at low speed and listen for rubbing over bumps and during tight turns.

5. Troubleshooting

• Brake caliper contact inboard: Increase offset or reduce width. Alternatively, use a thin spacer with proper hub-centric support and hardware. Validate stud engagement per OEM guidance.
• Fender rub on turns or bumps: Reduce tire section width or aspect ratio, or increase offset to pull the wheel inward. Re-run the calculator to quantify the change.
• Steering feel changed or tramlining: You may have shifted scrub radius. Move offset closer to baseline or reduce outer poke.
• Vibration at highway speeds: Confirm hub-centric rings are installed and matched to 64.1 mm. Balance the assembly and check for bent wheels.
• Lug nuts bottom out or do not seat: Verify seat type matches the wheel. Replace with correct M14x1.5 nuts.
• TPMS warnings: Transfer or initialize sensors as required by Acura procedures for your year and trim.

6. Wrap up

Wheel fitment is a set of trade-offs around clearance, geometry, and hardware. For the 2013 Acura TL, anchor your decisions to three fixed constraints: 5x120 bolt pattern, 64.1 mm hub bore, and M14x1.5 threads. Resolve the 18 inch wheel versus 17 inch tire mismatch by following your door placard and owner’s manual, then set the calculator baseline accordingly. Validate offset, width, and tire diameter with the on-page tools, and finish with a careful test fit and torque to spec.

If any spec is unclear or varies by trim, confirm with your Acura dealer, the owner’s manual, or the factory parts catalog. The calculator on WheelInterchange.com will visualize each change so you can choose confidently under real-world constraints.