2006 Acura RSX Wheel Offset

ET45 · ET42

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45 · ET42
Wheel size: 6.5x16 · 7x18 · 6.5x17 · 7x17 · 7.5x17 · 7.5x18
Backspacing: 5.02 in · 5.27 in · 5.52 in · 5.40 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET45	5.02 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET45	5.27 in	205/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i Type S · I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET45	5.27 in	215/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i Type S · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i Type S · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET42	5.40 in	225/40R18	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2006 Acura RSX 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 — 4 documented builds
18-inch — 3 documented builds

7 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET22 / 18×10.5 ET22

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk Racing Te 37

Front: 18×9.5 ET22 · 235/35R18
Rear: 18×10.5 ET22 · 235/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 54.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET13 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Emotion CR KAI

Front: 17×9 ET13 · 225/40R17
Rear: — · 215/40R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8.5 ET50 / 17×9 ET45

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: bbs rs

Front: 17×8.5 ET50 · 205/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET45

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 14 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 24.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×9.5 ET20 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 56.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET30 / 17×8 ET20

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS RYII

Front: 17×9 ET30 · 215/45R17
Rear: 17×8 ET20 · 215/45R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 40.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work

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

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 46.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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17×?

Documented on a 2006 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 255/40R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2006 Acura RSX

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.