1997 Acura CL Wheel Offset

ET50 · ET48

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET50 · ET48
Wheel size: 6x16 · 7x18 · 6.5x17 · 7.5x17 · 8x18
Backspacing: 4.97 in · 5.47 in · 5.22 in · 5.72 in · 5.89 in
Bolt pattern: 4×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.2i · I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	205/45R18 / 205/50R17	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.0i · V6, Petrol	6x16	—	ET50	4.97 in	205/55R16	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.0i · V6, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET50	5.72 in	225/45R17	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.0i · V6, Petrol	8x18	—	ET48	5.89 in	235/40R18	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 1997 Acura CL 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:

17-inch — 2 documented builds
16-inch — 1 documented build
18-inch — 1 documented build

4 documented builds.

Staggered · 18×8 ET2 / 18×9 ET12

Documented on a 1997 Acura CL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Tanesia Almic Wiser Mesh

Front: 18×8 ET2 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×9 ET12 · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 60.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 35.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1997 Acura CL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ROTA GRID

Front: 17×9.5 ET30 · 215/40R17
Rear: — · 215/40R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 45.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET25 / 17×8 ET21

Documented on a 1997 Acura CL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Ewing

Front: 17×8 ET25 · 215/45R17
Rear: 17×8 ET21

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET50 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

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Staggered · 16×8.25 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1997 Acura CL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 527

Front: 16×8.25 ET0 · 205/40R16
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 78.6 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.4 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.25" vs OEM

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More specs for the 1997 Acura CL

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.