Acura TLX Wheels and Rims

Acura TLX Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Acura TLX has run since 2015 across two generations and one bolt-pattern transition. The 1st gen TLX (2015-2020) ran 5x114.3 (also called 5x4.5) with a 64.1mm hub bore. The 2nd gen TLX (2021 and up) moved to 5x120 with the same 64.1mm hub bore, and added the Type-S performance trim with Brembo brakes on SH-AWD. That 2021 bolt-pattern change is the single most important spec to get right when cross-shopping wheels between an older TLX and the current car. Pick your generation below and the fitment specs follow.

Find Your Acura TLX Generation

Pick your year range to see wheels and rims that fit your specific TLX. The 1st gen (2015-2020) runs 5x114.3 with a 64.1mm hub bore. The 2nd gen (2021 and up) moved to 5x120 with the same 64.1mm hub bore. The 2nd gen also splits into the base TLX and the Type-S, which carries Brembo brakes on SH-AWD.

The Acura TLX Bolt Pattern

The TLX has run two bolt patterns over its history. From 2015 through 2020 the 1st gen ran 5x114.3 (also called 5x4.5, since 114.3mm equals 4.5 inches). From 2021 forward the 2nd gen moved to 5x120. Hub bore stays 64.1mm across both generations, but the bolt pattern is the spec that determines whether a wheel will physically bolt to the hub. A 5x114.3 wheel will NOT bolt onto a 2nd gen TLX, and a 5x120 wheel will NOT bolt onto a 1st gen TLX. This is the single most important spec to get right when buying wheels for a TLX, because aftermarket wheels listed for "Acura TLX" without a year filter will default to one pattern or the other.

Worth knowing: 5x114.3 (5x4.5) is the most common 5-lug pattern on Japanese sedans. The 1st gen TLX shares the pattern with most Honda Accord, Civic, and Acura models of the same era. The 2nd gen jump to 5x120 puts the TLX in a smaller family of cars and the wheel selection narrows accordingly. 5x120 is also the BMW E-chassis pattern from E36 through F30, but hub bore (64.1mm on TLX vs 72.56mm on BMW) and offset windows do not align, so BMW wheels do not cross to the TLX.

Why the Generation and Trim Matter

Both TLX generations run square (same width and offset front and rear), which makes wheel buying simpler than on a staggered car. The 1st gen ran 17-20 inch with a 35-45mm offset window. The 2nd gen base TLX kept the same 35-45mm offset window and stepped the wheel range to 18-21 inch. The Type-S sits on the same 35-45mm offset window but adds Brembo front brakes and SH-AWD, which steps the wheel minimum to 19 inch and tightens the wheel face clearance window. The Type-S also accepts up to 21 inch.

The Type-S Brembo brake package is the tightest clearance window on the TLX lineup. A wheel face that clears the base 2nd gen TLX brake may not clear the Type-S Brembo caliper. We measure both versions separately. If you are on a Type-S, confirm wheel face clearance before ordering. Our team does that on every wheel we recommend. Compare against the rest of the Acura lineup at our Acura wheels and rims hub.

How We Confirm Fitment on Acura TLX Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for, including every TLX chassis. For the TLX that means clearance from the wheel to the fender, gap between the back of the wheel and the suspension, brake caliper height (base or Brembo on the Type-S), hub bore confirmation, lug stud height, and turning clearance. At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

That measurement work is what produced the chassis-specific and trim-specific fitment windows on this page. It is also why every wheel we recommend is backed by our Fitment Guarantee. If a wheel does not fit, we pick up the wheels and refund 100 percent. No risk to you.

Acura TLX Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Acura TLX Wheels Right the First Time

Pick your generation above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure on the TLX platform across the 1st gen and 2nd gen, including the Type-S with Brembo brakes. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.