Sylvain

I found a set of 2004 TSX alloys and was wondering if I could use them on my RDX. I read in a couple threads that the TSX wheels should be fine but that there was an offset difference. I realize that the TSX wheels are 17 inch and I am fine with that as I intend to use those wheels in the winter (already have the 17 inch tires actually).

So, do I need to worry about that offset difference or not?

Thanks.

Sylvain

Well, there's nothing like a real-life test.

It seems to me that they fit exactly like the OEM 18inch, the clearance with the break calliper seems to be the same.

Mr Marco

I'm sure you'll be fine, but...There are so many better, lighter, more attractive choices in the aftermarket. Are you using these as snow wheels?

Sylvain

Yes, that's the plan. Thanks.

Mr Marco

crxtype-r

don't look bad what size sidewall and/or tire you gonna run on them. plus smaller rim give you better acceleration due to smaller rim size less rotational mass.

Sylvain

I am putting 235/60R17 on those wheels. That gives me hardly any diameter difference. Not sure about what your rotational mass thing though...

Sylvain

This is what it looks like (in the snow)!

Mr Marco

Pic doesn't work.

Sylvain

Yes, thanks. The picture is in my album but I can't link it in as it keeps disappearing when I click on it (in my album). Is there a new way to get the link from within our Acurazine picture album?

Is this working any better?

Mr. Merky

iTrader: (1)

So if TSX rims fit the RDX, i would assume my 19" HFP wheels from my 2010 TSX will fit my 2010 RDX?

LXXV

Looks pretty good to me, Sylvain!

dcmodels

Yes, I know that this response is more than a year late, but in case anyone else is considering a similar wheel change, ask yourself two very important questions:

1) what is the weight of the TSX (or whatever vehicle the 'new' wheels are from), and what is the weight of the RDX? vehicle manufacturers make the wheels so that they will support ONLY THE MAX WEIGHT OF THE CAR FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. Putting wheels from a light weight vehicle onto a vehicle that weighs significantly more, IS DANGEROUS, because the replacement wheel can break.

As a specific example, GM specifically states that the OEM spare wheel specified for my Chevy 4x4 cannot be used as replacement wheels for normal use. In other words, I wanted to replace the expensive OEM aluminum wheels on my SUV, because they were corroded from the road-salt. And the steel spare wheel (tire) was a cheap and I thought, a safe replacement wheel (for 4 wheels).

But no, GM says it is OK to use the spare tire wheel as a spare for short distances, but NOT as a replacement wheel for normal service.

2) if the difference in the offset between two wheels is significant from the OEM wheel, extra force can be applied to the wheel bearings. At best, the bearings will wear out faster. At worst, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAN FAIL and cause the wheel to fall off.

Having witnessed a car have its wheel fall off, in front of me, on the freeway, what an exciting trip for the driver who lost his wheel.

CHEEERS

dcmodels

While the offset for the TSX wheel may be exactly the same as the OEM RDX wheel, the method shown here is not the corrent method to measure the offset. This will only verify that the wheel has sufficient clearance for the brake caliper.

Sorry, but I do not have the time to search online, for the correct method to check offset. You should get hundreds if not millions of hits, if you Google.

Basically, you must measure offset as the horizontal distance from the vertical wheel hub mount surface to the vertical center-line of the wheel rim. If that is not clear, then please, perform a Google search.

If you consider this statement, it should be obvious that 'offset' can be either POSITIVE or NEGATIVE.

CHEERS

Mr Marco

There are so many other great choices for wheels, why put these heavy OEMs on your car?

Sylvain

At the time, I thought it was a cheap way to get a good fit.