8J road and track
- Front and rear
- 17 × 8 inch, ET45 · 215/45 R17
Tegiwa documents an Enkei RPF1 owner setup. That car uses 5 mm front spacers with upgraded Brembos and 3 mm rear spacers for arm clearance; assess those clearances on your own car.
2001–2005 · hatchback
Honda Civic Type R EP3 wheel fitment
The EP3 is often kept on 17-inch wheels for both road and track use. Moving from the original 7J wheel to 8J gives more tyre choice, but lower offsets can require arch work.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 64.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7 inch · Stock tyres: 205/45 R17
Updated 2026-10-04 · High source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 64.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type R, UK and Japanese specifications | Front and rear | 17 × 7 inch, ET45 | 205/45 R17 |
| 30th Anniversary / Premier Edition | Front and rear | 17 × 7 inch, ET45 | 205/45 R17 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Civic Type R: 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.
Lower-offset 8J
- Front and rear
- 17 × 8 inch, ET35 · 215/45 R17
Tegiwa documents this fitment with arch rolling required. Lowering and alignment affect how much clearance is available.
Wider track tyre
- Front and rear
- 17 × 8 inch, ET38 · 225/45 R17
Documented with WedsSport wheels. Check arch and suspension clearance at the intended ride height; this tyre is taller than the factory size.
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
- The EP3 Type R is 5x114.3. Do not use specifications for four-stud non-Type R seventh-generation Civics.
- Tegiwa rounds wheel torque to 110 Nm; the Honda workshop manual specifies 108 Nm, which is the value used here.
- The spacer requirements in the RPF1 example relate to its particular brakes and suspension arms, rather than every EP3.
- 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 Type R. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the Type R, UK and Japanese specifications front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the EP3 Type R bolt pattern?
5x114.3, with a 64.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 wheel nuts.
What are the original EP3 Type R wheels?
17x7 ET45 with 205/45 R17 tyres.
Do 17x8 wheels fit an EP3?
They are widely used. ET45 is relatively conservative, while documented ET35 setups require rolled arches.
Do RPF1 wheels clear EP3 Brembo conversions?
It depends on the conversion. Tegiwa's 17x8 ET45 RPF1 example uses a 5 mm front spacer for its Brembos.
What size tyres does the Honda Civic Type R EP3 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2001–2005 Honda Civic Type R EP3 are 205/45 R17, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Honda Civic Type R EP3 use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 7 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Honda Civic Type R EP3 centre bore?
64.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
What is the Honda Civic Type R EP3 wheel nut torque?
108 Nm (about 80 lb-ft) for the original nuts. Confirm in your handbook, especially with aftermarket wheels or nuts.
Specs checked against
- Tegiwa EP3 fitment measurements and owner examples
- TireWheelGuide EP3 hardware and factory sizes
- Honda EP3 workshop manual, wheel torque
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.