1997 Honda Civic Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET45 · ET55
Backspacing: 4.27 in · 4.52 in · 4.77 in · 4.92 in
Bolt pattern: 4x100 · 4x114.3
Center bore: 56.1 mm · 64.1 mm
Thread: M12 x 1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.6 · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.4i · 1.4L, D14A7, I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5i · 1.5L, D15Z8, I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, B16A2, I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, B16A2, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, B16A2, I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, B16A2, I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, B18C4, I4, Petrol	5.5x15	ET55	4.92 in	185/55R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, B18C4, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, 20T2N, I4, Diesel	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.3 (E-EK2) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EK3) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EK3) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EK3) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EK3) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	185/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EJ7) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 SiR (E-EK4) · I4, Petrol	5.5x15	ET45	4.52 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 SiR (E-EK4) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Lug hardware

Real-World 1997 Honda Civic Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

15-inch — 2 documented builds
16-inch — 2 documented builds

4 documented builds.

Staggered · 16×8 ET20 / 16×8 ET10

Documented on a 1997 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid Offroad

Front: 16×8 ET20 · 205/40R16
Rear: 16×8 ET10

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 66.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7 ET20 / 15×7 ET20

Documented on a 1997 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: enkie 92s

Front: 15×7 ET20 · 195/50R15
Rear: 15×7 ET20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 54 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×8.5 ET8 / 16×9.5 ET22

Documented on a 1997 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: HRE HRE504(Custom Rebarrel)

Front: 16×8.5 ET8 · 195/40R16
Rear: 16×9.5 ET22 · 215/40R16

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 85.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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15×8 ET32

Documented on a 1997 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/50R15

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 54.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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More specs for the 1997 Honda Civic

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.