1988–1991 · hatchback / saloon / Shuttle estate
The fourth-generation Civic left the factory on small 13 and 14-inch wheels, so almost every modified example has moved up to light 15-inch wheels. The usual aim is a 15x7 or 15x6.5 wheel that fills the arches without rubbing, on a tyre that keeps the original rolling diameter.
4x100 bolt pattern · 56.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 13 × 5, 14 × 5, 14 × 5.5 inch · Stock tyres: 175/70 R13, 175/65 R14, 185/60 R14
Updated 2026-10-31 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 56.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, M12x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 108 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstream trims, 13-inch wheels | Front and rear | 13 × 5 inch, ET45 | 175/70 R13 |
| Higher trims, 14-inch wheels, market dependent | Front and rear | 14 × 5 inch, ET45 | 175/65 R14 |
| Si hatchback and sporting trims, 14-inch alloy | Front and rear | 14 × 5.5 inch, ET45 | 185/60 R14 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Civic: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Honda-Tech EF owners suggest 15x7 at roughly ET38 to ET42, and one owner runs 15x7 at about ET40 on 195/50 R15 tyres that fill the arches without poking out. The 195/50 R15 is almost exactly the diameter of the factory 175/70 R13.
An EF hatch owner on Honda-Tech runs 15x7 ET30 on 195/50 R15 tyres and reports a close fit. Depending on ride height, the arches may need rolling.
Honda-Tech owners recommend 15x6.5 ET45 with 195/50 R15 as a safe size, and one runs 15x6.5 ET45 with no poke and no sunken look.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the Mainstream trims, 13-inch wheels front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
4x100, with a 56.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 wheel nuts, on hatchback, saloon and Shuttle alike.
Yes. Around ET38 to ET42 is the usual starting point. Owners also run ET30 to ET35, which sits further out and may need rolled arches on a lowered car.
195/50 R15 is within about 0.2% of the factory 175/70 R13, which is why it is the common choice on 15x6.5 and 15x7 wheels.
80 lb-ft, or 108 Nm, the figure torque charts list for Civics of this era. Check it against the owner's handbook.
Factory wheels are 13 × 5 inch, 14 × 5 inch and 14 × 5.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
56.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Honda or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.
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