2002 Acura RSX Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET45
Backspacing: 5.02 in · 5.27 in · 5.52 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
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	6.5x16	—	ET45	5.02 in	205/55R16	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	7.5x18	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/40R18	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2002 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 — 5 documented builds
18-inch — 2 documented builds

7 documented builds.

Diameter

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

Front: 18×9.5 ET15 · 215/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 61.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET24 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ZR 2003 Cobra Deep Dish

Front: 17×9 ET24 · 215/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 46.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET22 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: enkei rpf1

Front: 17×9 ET22
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 48.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9.5 ET-10 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MB Battles

Front: 17×9.5 ET-10 · 205/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 86.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.2 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET30 / 18×10 ET25

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN

Front: 18×10 ET30 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×10 ET25

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 53.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Wed Sport SA90

Front: 17×8 ET35 · 225/45R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET22 / 17×9 ET22

Documented on a 2002 Acura RSX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: enkei rpf1

Front: 17×9 ET22 · 205/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET22 · 215/45R17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 48.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2002 Acura RSX

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.