1998 Acura EL Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 6x15 · 6x16 · 6.5x16 · 7x16
Offset: ET45 · ET42
Backspacing: 4.77 in · 5.02 in · 5.15 in
Bolt pattern: 4×100
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: 195/55R15 · 195/50R16 · 205/50R16 · 205/45R16

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.6i · 1.6L, D16Y8, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, D16Y8, I4, Petrol	6x16	ET45	4.77 in	195/50R16	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, D16Y8, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET45	5.02 in	195/50R16	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, D16Y8, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET45	5.02 in	205/50R16	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, D16Y8, I4, Petrol	7x16	ET42	5.15 in	205/45R16	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 1998 Acura EL 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:

15-inch — 3 documented builds

3 documented builds.

Staggered · 15×8 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Acura EL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: str 517

Front: 15×8 ET0 · 175/55R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 70.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×8 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Acura EL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: msr 228

Front: 15×8 ET20 · 195/50R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 50.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×8 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Acura EL build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: str 517

Front: 15×8 ET0 · 175/55R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 70.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

View full build on Modified1

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More specs for the 1998 Acura EL

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.