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Old 01-31-2009, 06:34 PM
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looking for rims...is staggered ok for rdx?

I've been shopping for rims and tires for a little while now and I really prefer 19"s, but 20"s are not out of the question. was not looking to spend $3k on a set so there are many ppl around my area selling a used set 19"s and 20"s but they are staggered. if I choose to do staggered, what offset should I be looking for the rears, lets say they're 19x9 or 20x9
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Anything from 35 to 45 should be fine for offset. Staggered wheels should be fine as long as you are running the same sized tires.
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staggered in any AWD setup is not wise.
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also, should I be concerned with center bore diameter?
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You will need hubcentric rings. Acura's hub diameter is 64.1 mm. Most aftermarket wheels are 72.6 or 73.1 (IIRC).

If buying new, I see no reason to go staggered - specially since you can't use different sized rubber.
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yeah if I get new I would def get same all around. there are just so many ppl in houston selling staggered. nice brand name rims too. just very tempting.
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I know for sure in my buddies bmw 525xi's manual it explicitly said not to use staggered wheel setups...rdx's is similar in function so I would say again its not a good idea. Maybe you should look into RDX's manual.
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will 20x8.5 +38 fit? all rims same size. someone locally selling a very nice, clean set.
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As said, staggered on AWD is a terrible idea. You're going to F up the car's system if you don't have equal sized wheels/tires all around.
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yeah, I pretty much got that part. not going staggered but still, will 20x8.5 +38 (all four) fit ok?
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Datnvan,

PM me. I have a set of brand new 20" MRR HR2s that I never installed. Bought them last year and have been sitting in the garage ever since.
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