18-inch flush daily
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8 inch, ET45 · 225/40 R18
Commonly recommended FN2 size on the factory tyre. Owners say ET40 at this width is likely to rub at the front, so ET45 is the safer choice.
2007–2011 · hatchback
Honda Civic Type R FN2 wheel fitment
The FN2 is the Type R most UK owners know, with the K20 engine and a high-offset factory 18-inch wheel. Owners usually look for something that sits a little further out to fill the arches. Track and comfort builds often step down to 17 inches with a taller tyre, and Evo wheels are a well-known swap.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 64.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 18 × 7.5 inch · Stock tyres: 225/40 R18
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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 / Type R GT, 18-inch | Front and rear | 18 × 7.5 inch, ET55 | 225/40 R18 |
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.
18-inch aggressive
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET30
Run by an owner with a planned 15 mm front drop. It did not rub in normal driving but touched on bumpy roads, and needed camber or a slight tyre stretch to tidy it up. Other owners suggested ET45 at 8.5J would sit better.
17-inch Evo wheel swap
- Front and rear
- 17 × 7.5 inch, ET38 · 225/45 R17
Evo V to IX wheels share the 5x114.3 pattern. Owners report better ride and no brake clearance problems, even with StopTech four-piston calipers. Evo wheels have a 67.1 mm bore, so fit 67.1 to 64.1 mm spigot rings.
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
- Factory Honda wheel nuts are M12x1.5 with a ball seat. Most aftermarket wheels need 60-degree tapered nuts instead.
- Use 108 Nm, the standard Civic Type R figure for this generation.
- The hub bore is 64.1 mm. Many aftermarket and JDM wheels are 73.1 mm, and Evo wheels are 67.1 mm, so use the matching spigot rings.
- The factory ET55 means an 8.5-inch wheel at ET30 puts the outer edge about 38 mm further out than standard. Expect to need camber or arch work at that point.
- Owners report 16-inch non-steel wheels clearing the standard brakes on 205/55 R16 tyres, but this depends on spoke shape.
- The FN2 does not share fitment with the later FK8 Type R, which uses 5x120 and M14 studs.
- 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.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the Type R / Type R GT, 18-inch front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the bolt pattern of the FN2 Civic Type R?
5x114.3 with a 64.1 mm centre bore. It uses M12x1.5 ball-seat nuts torqued to 108 Nm.
What size are the factory FN2 Type R wheels?
18x7.5 ET55 with 225/40 R18 tyres.
Will Evo wheels fit an FN2 Type R?
Yes. Evo V to IX wheels are 5x114.3, and owners run 17x7.5 ET38 with 225/45 R17 tyres. Use 67.1 to 64.1 mm spigot rings because the Evo bore is larger.
What offset should I use for 18x8 wheels on an FN2?
ET45 is the usual recommendation. ET40 at 8 inches wide tends to rub at the front.
Do FK8 Type R wheels fit the FN2?
No. The FK8 uses 5x120 and M14 studs, while the FN2 is 5x114.3 with M12 nuts.
What size tyres does the Honda Civic Type R FN2 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2007–2011 Honda Civic Type R FN2 are 225/40 R18, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Honda Civic Type R FN2 use?
Factory wheels are 18 × 7.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Honda Civic Type R FN2 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 FN2 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
- Avtoreference: 2009 Civic Type R FN PCD, bore, thread and OE size
- eBay: Honda FN2 Civic Type R 18in wheels 7.5J+55
- BONOSS: Civic Type R lug nut size and torque chart
- Civinfo: FN2 18-inch wheel size and offset
- RMS Motoring forum: FN2 18x8.5 ET30 camber
- PistonHeads: FN2 Civic Type R, small wheels and fat tyres
- Wheel-Size: Civic Type R FN 2006–2012
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.
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