WheelOffset

1997 Acura RL Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
6.5x16 · 7x16 · 7.5x17 · 8x18
Offset
ET55 · ET50 · ET45
Backspacing
5.42 in · 5.67 in · 5.72 in · 5.77 in
Bolt pattern
5×114.3
Center bore
64.1 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
215/60R16 · 225/55R16 · 235/50R17 · 245/45R18

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
3.5i · V6, Petrol6.5x16—ET555.42 in215/60R165x114.364.1 mmM12 x 1.5
3.5i · V6, Petrol7x168.5x17ET55 / ET605.67 in225/55R165x114.364.1 mmM12 x 1.5
3.5i · V6, Petrol7.5x17—ET505.72 in235/50R175x114.364.1 mmM12 x 1.5
3.5i · V6, Petrol8x18—ET455.77 in245/45R185x114.364.1 mmM12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3807BK-20AM Black Chrome M12x1.50 Spline Lug Nut, 20 items

    M12 x 1.5

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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Real-World 1997 Acura RL 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:

  • 19-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

1997 Acura RL custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×8.5 ET35 / 19×8.5 ET35

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

Wheel: Rotiform BLQ

Front
19×8.5 ET35 · 225/35R19
Rear
19×8.5 ET35 · 225/35R19
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
  • Width +0.5" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
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More specs for the 1997 Acura RL

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.