RSX Weight Reduction (direct link) - Acura Forum

Slynky · 04-27-08, 10:42 AM

Found this while looking for the weight of stock wheels. Was surprised to find they only weigh 16 pounds each. Damn!

But, it's a good article for improving performance by weight reduction:

2002-04 Acura RSX Weight Reductions

**TireMeltingRSX** · 04-27-08, 10:52 AM

That is a great site chuck! The one thing I'd point out is that the 16lbs/wheel is for the 02-04 rims. I believe our are heavier... let me see if I can find the stock wheel weight.

Slynky · 04-27-08, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TireMeltingRSX

That is a great site chuck! The one thing I'd point out is that the 16lbs/wheel is for the 02-04 rims. I believe our are heavier... let me see if I can find the stock wheel weight.

Hmmm...wonder why they would get heavier!?

Thanks, Kev !

**TireMeltingRSX** · 04-27-08, 11:05 AM

Dammit, I can't find anything conclusive... except a little over 20lbs.. but this might help with your wheel decision Chuck

-Stock Offset and Sizes-
'02-'04: 16x6.5" with +45mm offset.
'05-'06: 17x7" with +45mm offset.

-Bolt Pattern and Lug Nut Size-

These also apply to aftermarket wheels:
Bolt pattern: 5X114.3 (means 5 lugs spaced 114.3mm apart)
Lug nut size: 12mm X 1.5" (12mm thread size by 1.5 inces long)

-OEM or Stock Body and Fenders ]-(no alterations to body of car to make them fit)

16X7: +40. Tire sizes: 205/55-16 to 225-50-16.
16X7.5: +43. Tire Sizes: 225/50-16.
16X8:
16X8.5:
16X9:
17X7: +35 to +60 Tire sizes: 205/45-17 to 225-45-17. (ideal offset is +42 or +43)
17X7.5: +40 to +48 (+35 w/ no drop). Tire sizes: 205/45-17 to 225/45-17. (ideal offset is +42 or +43)
17X8: +35 to +48. Tire sizes: 215/45-17 to 245/45-17. (245/40-17 was used with +40)
17X8.5: +30 offset with 215/45-17 Tire. +40 with a 235/45-17 Tire.
17X9:
18X7: +37 to +45. Tire Sizes: 205/40-18 to 225/40-18. (ideal offset is +42 or +43)
18X7.5: +38 to +48. Tire sizes: 205/40-18 to 225/40-18. (ideal offset is +42 or +43)
18X8: +37 to +48. Tire Sizes: 225/40-18.
18X8.5: +45. Tire sizes: 235/40-18.
18X9: +40. Tire size: 245/40-18 ALSO>> 18x9 +29 offset, 215/45/18 tire
19X7: +40 to +45. Tire sizes: 215/35-19 to 225/35-19.
19X7.5: +43 to +48. Tire Sizes: 215/35-19 to 225/35-19.
19X8: +35 to +47. Tire sizes: 215/35-19 to 235/35-19.
19X8.5:
19X9:
20X7:
20X7.5: +42. Tire Sizes: 225/30-20. NOT LOWERED! Only on '05 and up???
20X8:
20X8.5: +42. Tire Sizes: 225/30-20. NOT LOWERED! Only on '05 and up???
20X9:

**TireMeltingRSX** · 04-27-08, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

Hmmm...wonder why they would get heavier!?

Thanks, Kev !

Have you ever parked next to an 02-04 RSX with stock rims? They got heavier because they're bad ass (and the 02-04 are 16" where as the 05-06 are 17")! 02-04 almost look like hubcaps IMO.

*C25A1guy* · 04-27-08, 04:16 PM

Done all that and also removed sound deadning tar mat. At least another easy 60 lbs

*Nikon1* · 04-27-08, 04:17 PM

Kev - thread HiJack

- Love the new signature! very nicely done (as well as seeing you getting back to your very active self!!! John

Slynky · 04-27-08, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by C25A1guy

Done all that and also removed sound deadning tar mat. At least another easy 60 lbs

I figured you'd be up on all that stuff !

djbme83 · 04-27-08, 04:29 PM

good find chuck

**TireMeltingRSX** · 04-27-08, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikon1

Kev - thread HiJack

- Love the new signature! very nicely done (as well as seeing you getting back to your very active self!!! John

Thanks John, it's very good to be back.

*C25A1guy* · 04-28-08, 12:58 PM

Here's the funny part about race cars. For all the weight you take you, you can easily put the same amount of weight back in the car in terms of safety equipment

n0s_speed · 04-30-08, 12:34 PM

great info. chuck.

i think the stock wheels for the 05-06 are 17lbs a piece.

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Originally Posted by C25A1guy

Here's the funny part about race cars. For all the weight you take you, you can easily put the same amount of weight back in the car in terms of safety equipment

the frame alone weights probably over 100lbs.

bwlucas · 05-02-08, 01:50 AM

I was surprised myself at how light they felt when I had a buddy rotate my tires for me.

On a side note, when did you get a new RSX Kevin?!

Slynky · 05-02-08, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C25A1guy

Here's the funny part about race cars. For all the weight you take you, you can easily put the same amount of weight back in the car in terms of safety equipment

Yeah, but you have to take off the weight to make ROOM for the safety stuff. I mean, otherwise, it's not safe though it's light.

Slynky · 05-02-08, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by n0s_speed

great info. chuck.

i think the stock wheels for the 05-06 are 17lbs a piece.

the frame alone weights probably over 100lbs.

Even though the site says 20?

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TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,658 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	That is a great site chuck! The one thing I'd point out is that the 16lbs/wheel is for the 02-04 rims. I believe our are heavier... let me see if I can find the stock wheel weight. __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,658 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	Dammit, I can't find anything conclusive... except a little over 20lbs.. but this might help with your wheel decision Chuck -Stock Offset and Sizes- '02-'04: 16x6.5" with +45mm offset. '05-'06: 17x7" with +45mm offset. -Bolt Pattern and Lug Nut Size- These also apply to aftermarket wheels: Bolt pattern: 5X114.3 (means 5 lugs spaced 114.3mm apart) Lug nut size: 12mm X 1.5" (12mm thread size by 1.5 inces long) -OEM or Stock Body and Fenders ]-(no alterations to body of car to make them fit) 16X7: +40. Tire sizes: 205/55-16 to 225-50-16. 16X7.5: +43. Tire Sizes: 225/50-16. 16X8: 16X8.5: 16X9: 17X7: +35 to +60 Tire sizes: 205/45-17 to 225-45-17. (ideal offset is +42 or +43) 17X7.5: +40 to +48 (+35 w/ no drop). Tire sizes: 205/45-17 to 225/45-17. (ideal offset is +42 or +43) 17X8: +35 to +48. Tire sizes: 215/45-17 to 245/45-17. (245/40-17 was used with +40) 17X8.5: +30 offset with 215/45-17 Tire. +40 with a 235/45-17 Tire. 17X9: 18X7: +37 to +45. Tire Sizes: 205/40-18 to 225/40-18. (ideal offset is +42 or +43) 18X7.5: +38 to +48. Tire sizes: 205/40-18 to 225/40-18. (ideal offset is +42 or +43) 18X8: +37 to +48. Tire Sizes: 225/40-18. 18X8.5: +45. Tire sizes: 235/40-18. 18X9: +40. Tire size: 245/40-18 ALSO>> 18x9 +29 offset, 215/45/18 tire 19X7: +40 to +45. Tire sizes: 215/35-19 to 225/35-19. 19X7.5: +43 to +48. Tire Sizes: 215/35-19 to 225/35-19. 19X8: +35 to +47. Tire sizes: 215/35-19 to 235/35-19. 19X8.5: 19X9: 20X7: 20X7.5: +42. Tire Sizes: 225/30-20. NOT LOWERED! Only on '05 and up??? 20X8: 20X8.5: +42. Tire Sizes: 225/30-20. NOT LOWERED! Only on '05 and up??? 20X9: __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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