1996 Acura RL Base Wheels & Rims
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The 1996 Acura RL Base rolls on a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with 16x7 stock wheels and a 47-millimeter offset. ThreePiece.us stocks eight premium wheel brands engineered to fit your RL perfectly, including Aodhan, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, and Enkei. Every wheel is individually verified to bolt on before shipping, and we deliver free to the lower 48 states.
Your fitment options span from 16-inch to 19-inch diameters, giving you flexibility to customize the look of your RL Base. Whether you're after classic styling or modern performance aesthetics, our selection includes choices from trusted manufacturers like BBS, Gram Lights, Vors, and Black Rhino. Get the right wheels for your ride with confidence and zero shipping costs.
1996 Acura RL Base Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1996 Acura RL bolts on a 5x114.3 pattern and comes stock with a 16x7 wheel at 47mm offset. You can step up to 17, 18, or 19-inch wheels while staying within safe fitment ranges. All compatible sizes—from 16x6.5 through 19x7.5—work on this non-staggered setup, giving you flexibility to match your style and driving needs.
Keep in mind that only 5x114.3 wheels will fit your RL's hub. Your center bore measures 64.1mm, so use hub-centric rings if your wheel's bore exceeds that diameter to ensure proper centering. Pushing too wide or running aggressive negative offsets risks contact with fenders and suspension components, so stick within the listed compatible sizes to avoid costly clearance issues.
Every wheel we offer for your RL is verified to bolt on straight. We ship free to the lower 48 states. Check out our in-stock selection from Aodhan, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Enkei, Vors, Black Rhino, BBS, and Gram Lights—all ready to ship.
1996 Acura RL Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x114.3 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 64.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 16x7 wheels at a +47 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1996 Acura RL Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6.5 | +34 to +46 | 225/55R16, 215/60R16 | — |
| 16x7 | +40 to +47 | 225/55R16, 215/60R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +40 to +45 | 215/55R17, 225/55R17 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +45 | 215/55R17, 225/55R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 18x7 | +40 to +45 | 215/45R18, 225/45R18 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +40 to +45 | 225/55R16, 215/60R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +40 to +45 | 215/55R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +40 to +45 | 215/45R18, 225/45R18 | — |
| 19x7.5 | +40 to +45 | 215/35R19, 225/35R19 | — |
| 20x7.5 | +40 to +45 | 225/30R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x8 | +40 to +45 | 245/50R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +40 to +45 | 215/45R18, 225/45R18 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Acura RL
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion, Equip, CR Kiwami
- Volk Racing — TE37, CE28, ZE40
- SSR — Professor, Formula, GTX
- Gram Lights — 57CR, 57DR, 57Xtreme
- Enkei — RPF1, NT03, PF01
- Aodhan — DS02, AH02, AFF7
- WedsSport — SA-72R, TC105X
Complete Your 1996 Acura RL Base Build
- Acura RL coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Acura RL exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Acura RL suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Acura RL brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers