2008 Acura TSX Wheel Interchange

2008 Acura TSX Wheel Fitment Guide | wheelinterchange.com

1. tl;dr

Use the calculator to compare any donor wheels to your 2008 TSX. The OEM baseline is below. Match bolt pattern, center bore, and thread size. Keep offset and width changes modest, then validate inner clearance, outer poke, and tire diameter. Use hub-centric rings if the aftermarket hub bore is larger than 64.1 mm. Torque to the factory spec from your service manual and recheck after a short drive.

2. Recommendation

Start from the factory setup, then evaluate changes step by step with the on-page calculator.

How to evaluate a new setup:

• Enter 2008 TSX specs under Installed on your vehicle.
• Enter the donor wheel under Wheels from donor vehicle or use Custom wheel size.
• Adjust offset and width to see inner clearance and outer poke changes.
• If you change rim diameter or tire size, confirm overall tire diameter and speed reading.

Parts guidance:

• Hub-centric rings are required if the new wheel hub bore is larger than 64.1 mm.
• Use M12x1.5 lug nuts or bolts that match the wheel’s seat type. Match the seat to the wheel design.
• Confirm brake caliper and spoke clearance with a physical test fit or a manufacturer template.

3. Impact

What changes do:

• Offset changes alter inner clearance to the strut and outer fender poke.
• Wider rims can stretch or balloon the tire. This affects sidewall support and ride.
• Taller overall tires change speedometer reading and may rub at full lock or compression.
• Larger diameter wheels may need more brake clearance. Spoke design matters.
• Non hub-centric fits can cause vibration. Rings restore hub location.

4. Risks

• Rubbing on struts, liners, or fenders if offset or width is off.
• Caliper interference with tight spoke profiles.
• Vibration from missing hub-centric rings or mismatched lug seats.
• Uneven wear or ABS behavior changes if tire diameters vary side to side.
• Stud or nut damage from incorrect thread size or over-torque. Always use the Acura service manual torque spec.

5. Next actions

Checklist:

• Confirm your baseline using the OEM values above.
• Use the calculator to compare donor wheels or set a custom size.
• Check inner clearance and outer poke in the results. Aim for no contact in steering and suspension travel.
• If the wheel hub bore is larger than 64.1 mm, add hub-centric rings.
• Match lug seat type and use M12x1.5 hardware of proper length.
• Test fit one corner. Spin by hand and cycle steering lock to lock.
• Torque lugs to the factory spec from the service manual in a star pattern. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.
• Verify speed reading and clearance under load after installation.

Helpful tools:

• 1/2 inch torque wrench
• 64.1 mm hub-centric rings
• M12x1.5 lug nuts

Gotchas

• Some aftermarket wheels need different lug seats than OEM. Check the wheel maker’s spec.
• Tire load index must meet or exceed the door jamb label.
• Backspacing changes with both width and offset. Review it in the calculator, not by offset alone.
• Brake clearance depends on spoke shape, not only diameter.

If any spec varies by trim or market, verify with your Acura service manual and the on-page calculator. When uncertain, test fit before mounting tires.