15-inch street
- Front and rear
- 15 × 7 inch, ET35 · 195/50 R15
Fitment Industries documents a Konig Dial In build in this size. Check the arch lip on lowered cars; its general street guidance covers offsets around ET35 to ET42.
1996–2000 · hatchback / saloon / coupe
Honda Civic EK / sixth generation, non-Type R wheel fitment
Sixth-generation Civics commonly use light 15-inch wheels for road and track builds. This guide covers the four-stud cars, including related EJ and EM models; the EK9 Type R has a different hub pattern.
4x100 bolt pattern · 56.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 13 × 5, 14 × 5.5, 15 × 6 inch · Stock tyres: 175/70 R13, 185/65 R14, 195/55 R15
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick 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) |
Stock wheels and tyres
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base trims with 13-inch wheels, market dependent | Front and rear | 13 × 5 inch, ET45 | 175/70 R13 |
| Mainstream trims with 14-inch wheels | Front and rear | 14 × 5.5 inch, ET45 | 185/65 R14 |
| 1999–2000 US Si coupe, EM1 | Front and rear | 15 × 6 inch, ET45 | 195/55 R15 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Civic: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Wider lowered street
- Front and rear
- 15 × 7.5 inch, ET35 · 205/50 R15
A documented Konig Dekagram setup on coilovers. The example has rolled arches, so this should not be treated as an unmodified-body fitment.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
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.
Common width limit
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.
Clearance notes
- EK9 Type R hubs are 5x114.3. Count the studs on cars with brake or hub conversions before ordering.
- Factory wheel sizes vary by country and body style; the stock list shows representative non-Type R specifications, not every regional trim.
- Original Honda alloys require ball-seat nuts. Most aftermarket wheels use a different seat.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the Civic. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
Run the numbers
These tools start with the Base trims with 13-inch wheels, market dependent front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
Are EK Civic wheels 4x100?
Most non-Type R EK, EJ and EM Civics are 4x100 with a 56.1 mm centre bore. The EK9 Type R is a five-stud exception.
Will 15x7 wheels fit an EK Civic?
Yes. ET35 to ET42 is a common street choice. Lowering, tyre width and arch condition decide whether any arch work is needed.
What tyres are common on 15-inch EK wheels?
Documented examples include 195/50 R15 on 7J wheels and 205/50 R15 on 7.5J wheels.
What is the EK wheel nut torque?
The Honda manual specifies 108 Nm for the original fasteners.
What is the Honda Civic EK / sixth generation, non-Type R bolt pattern?
4x100, with a 56.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 wheel nuts. Check the exact model year and market in the guide.
What wheel size does the Honda Civic EK / sixth generation, non-Type R use?
Factory wheels are 13 × 5 inch, 14 × 5.5 inch and 15 × 6 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Honda Civic EK / sixth generation, non-Type R centre bore?
56.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- TireWheelGuide 1996 Civic factory sizes
- Element Wheels sixth-generation mounting specifications
- Honda 1998 Civic manual, wheel torque
- Honda workshop manual, wheel nut thread and torque
- Fitment Industries owner wheel examples
- Honda-Tech original EM1 Si wheel specifications
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.
Related cars
More guides from Honda or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.