Help? wheels and tires

3.5RL · 03-06-08, 02:47 PM

what sup guys! I'm new here.I have a 1996 Acura RL and i want to buy a cheap wheels&tires package LOL I had been using the stock wheels for the last few years!...I found a good package on wheelmax.com..(BTW do you guys know wheelmax.com is safe?) the wheels are Exel DL-46, black, 17x7...(17X07 5X100/5X4.5 BK ST) $432.00total, regular price was $558.00.
the tires are Nexen N5000, size 215/40/17 (but the website recommended 225/50/17)! $272 four tires!

ok, so my first question is will the wheels fit on my 1996 RL, i think it a 5 lugs pattern? if i'm right. Then my second question is will the tire size(225/40/17) fits on the wheels lol since I buy it online(I'm a noob), I think they don't let me return the tire so I have to make sure... wait I have one more question, if I using 225/40/17 will there be any rubbing?

Plz forgive my grammars, it looks so terrible

3.5RL · 03-06-08, 02:58 PM

Anyone?

CALI-RL-714 · 03-06-08, 03:31 PM

check out my cardomain page.i have the exact same year car as you.ive had 18's and currently run 20's.i pasted the link in a previous thread about calipers today.

*hnic* · 03-06-08, 06:53 PM

wheels will fit fine.

17x7 with a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and +4x offset with a 225/xx/17 tire will fit no problems. simple bolt on procedure, but make sure that the bolt patterns are the same before you buy.

however, wheelmax has a filter to show what fits the RL so whatever results they give you should fit w/ no probs.

if it doesnt fit, then wheelmax dropped the ball on that one.

scorpio6980 · 03-06-08, 06:57 PM

i have a set 0f 19's,i put eibach spring and kyb gr2 strut and my car is high in the front and low in the back what can i do

scorpio6980 · 03-06-08, 06:59 PM

i have a set of 19's the look nice but i put eibach spring and kyb gr2 strut new,and the front is high and back low what can i do

CALI-RL-714 · 03-06-08, 08:43 PM

should of gone with coilovers cause when it comes to finding the right stance u cant beat them.then again u have to factor in price and availability of parts(which legends/rl's lack) Had to use 91-97 honda accord ground control coilovers for my 96 RL.Hows da ride on da springs?

3.5RL · 03-09-08, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CALI-RL-714

should of gone with coilovers cause when it comes to finding the right stance u cant beat them.then again u have to factor in price and availability of parts(which legends/rl's lack) Had to use 91-97 honda accord ground control coilovers for my 96 RL.Hows da ride on da springs?

thx a lot guys...BTW CALI RL do you have to use 91-97 honda accord coilover for 96 RL? i want to lower my RL too. does it fits without any custom work?

CALI-RL-714 · 03-09-08, 09:31 PM

Um, had the guys at L and T Japenese Auto install them.The only reason I went there is becuase I msg 91LegendCoupe and he refered me there.The ground control box said 91-97 Accord.They said 91-97 accord shares same platform as 96 RL.Best $500 I ever spent.Sporty,bouncy ride but I can adjust my ride height

As far as I know they're the go to guys for RL suspension upgrades.Heres the website.They are in La Puente.Tell'em Gio with the 96 RL refered you.

Honda & Acura Auto Specalist La Puente, California - L&T Japanese Automotive

3.5RL · 03-09-08, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CALI-RL-714

Um, had the guys at L and T Japenese Auto install them.The only reason I went there is becuase I msg 91LegendCoupe and he refered me there.The ground control box said 91-97 Accord.They said 91-97 accord shares same platform as 96 RL.Best $500 I ever spent.Sporty,bouncy ride but I can adjust my ride height

As far as I know they're the go to guys for RL suspension upgrades.Heres the website.They are in La Puente.Tell'em Gio with the 96 RL refered you.

Honda & Acura Auto Specalist La Puente, California - L&T Japanese Automotive

Hell no. Are you serious! The 91-97 accord shares the same platform as the RL! that' crazy, damn I'll buy it for sho lol... All i know is the TSX coilover fits the RL but it requires some custom work $$$.How lower is your RL because I want to drop 1.5'' in the front and 1'' in the back yo

think is possible?

MaxPowerIntegra · 03-09-08, 11:57 PM

all you have to do for the tsx coilovers is replace the top hats with the stock ones. thats free. no cost. easy upgrade. case closed.

3.5RL · 03-10-08, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxPowerIntegra

all you have to do for the tsx coilovers is replace the top hats with the stock ones. thats free. no cost. easy upgrade. case closed.

LOL yes but the TSX coilover is about $900+, while the 97 accord coilover only $450 set!

3.5RL · 03-10-08, 12:06 AM

Carl RL, wait are you talking about the 91-97 accord 4cyl or v6? is there any difference in that model?

mellofelow · 03-10-08, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CALI-RL-714

Honda & Acura Auto Specalist La Puente, California - L&T Japanese Automotive

Thanks for the link. Looks like these guys know their chit. Just watched their race videos. Damn... 10 second Integras are SICK...

MaxPowerIntegra · 03-10-08, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mellofelow

Thanks for the link. Looks like these guys know their chit. Just watched their race videos. Damn... 10 second Integras are SICK...

Tell me about it, heres my 12 second turbo gsr

03-06-08, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
3.5RL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 42 Car 1: 1996 RL iTrader: (0)	Help? wheels and tires what sup guys! I'm new here.I have a 1996 Acura RL and i want to buy a cheap wheels&tires package LOL I had been using the stock wheels for the last few years!...I found a good package on wheelmax.com..(BTW do you guys know wheelmax.com is safe?) the wheels are Exel DL-46, black, 17x7...(17X07 5X100/5X4.5 BK ST) $432.00total, regular price was $558.00. the tires are Nexen N5000, size 215/40/17 (but the website recommended 225/50/17)! $272 four tires! ok, so my first question is will the wheels fit on my 1996 RL, i think it a 5 lugs pattern? if i'm right. Then my second question is will the tire size(225/40/17) fits on the wheels lol since I buy it online(I'm a noob), I think they don't let me return the tire so I have to make sure... wait I have one more question, if I using 225/40/17 will there be any rubbing? Plz forgive my grammars, it looks so terrible

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3.5RL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 42 Car 1: 1996 RL iTrader: (0)	Anyone? __________________ Acura RL in the making...

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hnic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,011 Car 1: 2004 Acura 3.5RL Car 2: 1998 Acura 3.5RL iTrader: (0)	wheels will fit fine. 17x7 with a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and +4x offset with a 225/xx/17 tire will fit no problems. simple bolt on procedure, but make sure that the bolt patterns are the same before you buy. however, wheelmax has a filter to show what fits the RL so whatever results they give you should fit w/ no probs. if it doesnt fit, then wheelmax dropped the ball on that one. __________________ Will all ugly people please be quiet!? LS430 is coming

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scorpio6980 blackscorpion Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 3 Car 1: 1995 acura legend iTrader: (0)	blackscorpion i have a set of 19's the look nice but i put eibach spring and kyb gr2 strut new,and the front is high and back low what can i do

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MaxPowerIntegra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 95 Car 1: Acura Integra 1994 GSR Car 2: Acura Legend 1994 LS Car 3: Acura 3.5RL 2004 KA9 iTrader: (0)	all you have to do for the tsx coilovers is replace the top hats with the stock ones. thats free. no cost. easy upgrade. case closed. __________________ Honda Optional Equipment Live Breath Dream Eat Drink Think Ka9

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03-06-08, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
CALI-RL-714 Big Body Sittn On Chrome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: HuNtINgToN BeAcH Posts: 74 Car 1: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 iTrader: (0)	check out my cardomain page.i have the exact same year car as you.ive had 18's and currently run 20's.i pasted the link in a previous thread about calipers today.

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scorpio6980 blackscorpion Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 3 Car 1: 1995 acura legend iTrader: (0)	i have a set 0f 19's,i put eibach spring and kyb gr2 strut and my car is high in the front and low in the back what can i do

03-06-08, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
CALI-RL-714 Big Body Sittn On Chrome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: HuNtINgToN BeAcH Posts: 74 Car 1: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 iTrader: (0)	should of gone with coilovers cause when it comes to finding the right stance u cant beat them.then again u have to factor in price and availability of parts(which legends/rl's lack) Had to use 91-97 honda accord ground control coilovers for my 96 RL.Hows da ride on da springs?

03-09-08, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
CALI-RL-714 Big Body Sittn On Chrome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: HuNtINgToN BeAcH Posts: 74 Car 1: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 iTrader: (0)	Um, had the guys at L and T Japenese Auto install them.The only reason I went there is becuase I msg 91LegendCoupe and he refered me there.The ground control box said 91-97 Accord.They said 91-97 accord shares same platform as 96 RL.Best $500 I ever spent.Sporty,bouncy ride but I can adjust my ride height As far as I know they're the go to guys for RL suspension upgrades.Heres the website.They are in La Puente.Tell'em Gio with the 96 RL refered you. Honda & Acura Auto Specalist La Puente, California - L&T Japanese Automotive

03-10-08, 12:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
3.5RL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 42 Car 1: 1996 RL iTrader: (0)	Carl RL, wait are you talking about the 91-97 accord 4cyl or v6? is there any difference in that model? __________________ Acura RL in the making...

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