After driving around snowy Chicago yesterday I was glad I had those Pirelli Skorpions on my Volvo X-Country. Now that I'm about to trade it in on an RL I'm wondering where one gets wheels for the RL - the usual sources don't seem to have any yet. I'm not looking for blings - actually just the opposite. I'd want a set of 16" steel wheels to mount snows on (though 17" would be OK if I had to). Seems like aftermarket RL wheels just aren't being produced yet. Anybody know of any sources?

 

www.tirerack.com

Worth a try.

 

No wheels listed on tirerack.com yet.

 

These companies just haven't gotten their hands on an RL to test for fitment. I'm sure it doesn't have an odd bolt pattern. Find out what the bolt pattern is (call dealership or ACS) and then you can find some steelies somewhere.

Example of what you're looking for:
The bolt pattern on my 96 Accord was 4 x 114.5 (4 lug wheels x 114.5mm)
I believe my TL is 5 x 114.

 

War Damn Eagle!
Class of '81

 

Bolt pattern for the RL is 5x120, which is a change from the other Acura cars (5x114.3). You will also need a high offset, and must watch out for the spokes clearing the large front calipers.

I've been looking for new rims for a while

Pete

 

Yup, that's the thing. I guess if these dimensions are unique to the RL it's probably going to be a while before we see much selection of aftermarket wheels. It's not like we are talking about a vehicle with 6 figure annual sales volume. Even the wheels we do see will probably be more on the bling side than the utiliarian side. Crap, just looked out the window and lake effect snow started again.

 

Actaully the RL is not as unique as you might think. The 5x120 bolt pattern has been used by the European manufacturers for some time, namely BMW, and the caliper clearance issue also isn't new, upscale Brembo brakes have always had similar clearance issues.
I do agree that this limits the choices. Deep lip designed wheels seem to be the trend, and most will struggle to fit the RL because deep lips and large brake calipers don't seem to mate well.
The Tirerack promised me that they would get fitment information for the RL in about 2 months...let's see if they follow through.

Pete

 

I was born in '81! lol

<- Class of '04

What a season, huh? War Damn Eagle :wink:

 

Here is a new special edition RL wheel we are working on. check the thread:




https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2779

 

Well, re: my point that we will see blings before we see utility, this would be QED.

 

Brand:DipStyle:Slack (D66)Size:18x7.5Offset:+40Finish:
Black Machined
thinking to buy these rims, but first i gotta find out will they fit 2000 acura RL. if anyone can help that would be great.

thanks

 

Brand:DipStyle:Slack (D66)Size:18x7.5Offset:+40Finish:
Black Machined

 

Thanks for searching, but this thread is from 2005. However, that doesn't mean that the members here won't help you out. Just be prepared for opinions as they will be positive, negative, and neutral depending on how you feel about them.

Offset is a little low, something +45 to +55 is closer to the OEM setup, however there are a few members running a more aggressive (lower) offset on the 2nd Gen RL.

What kind of look are you going for? Flush, Hellaflush? That will also determine the responses you will get.

lol, I am sure Chas2 will chime in soon, but there is the issue of the RL's Caliper and fitting wheels too. I will let him chime in on the back spacing issue since his is better versed in this particular issue than I.

*Drum Roll* Here's Chas2.

 

OK, seeing the wheels on the car was very cool and helpful--even if they don't fit!!

 

Talk about old thread resurrection!

Nice wheels, but this forum is for second gen 2005+ Acura RL's. You will have to go to the first gen site for a 2000 RL

Good luck!

 

The 40 offset should be ok.

Don't quote me on it tho! haha