1998 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: 4×100, 4×114.3
Center bore: 56.1 mm, 64.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
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
1.3 (GF-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
1.5 (GF-EK3) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (GF-EK3) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (GF-EK3) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (GF-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
1.6 SiR (GF-EK4) · I4, Petrol	5.5x15	ET45	4.52 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 SiR (GF-EK4) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Real-World 1998 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 — 8 documented builds
16-inch — 5 documented builds

Documented diameter × width pages

13 documented builds.

Diameter

Staggered · 15×7 ET10 / 15×7 ET0

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: WORK Meister S1

Front: 15×7 ET10 · 165/45R15
Rear: 15×7 ET0 · 165/45R15

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 64 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×8 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 521

Front: 16×8 ET20 · 205/40R16
Rear: —

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 · 16×8 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 536

Front: 16×8 ET0 · 195/45R16
Rear: — · 195/45R16

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 86.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×6.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Slipstream

Front: 15×6.5 ET30 · 205/45R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 37.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×8 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 536

Front: 16×8 ET0 · 195/45R16
Rear: — · 195/45R16

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 86.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×8 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 002

Front: 16×8 ET0 · 165/40R16
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 86.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×8 ET2 / 15×8 ET15

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS MAHLE

Front: 15×8 ET2 · 195/50R15
Rear: 15×8 ET15

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 84.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×8 ET25 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Chikara rs7

Front: 15×8 ET25 · 195/45R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 61.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ARE mesh (enkei 92s replica)

Front: 15×7 ET15 · 195/45R15
Rear: — · 195/50R15

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 59 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×8 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Diamond Racing

Front: 16×8 ET0 · 195/40R16
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 86.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×6.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Slipstream

Front: 15×6.5 ET40 · 205/50R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 27.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×8 ET17 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1998 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ogs meshed

Front: 15×8 ET17 · 195/50R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 69.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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More specs for the 1998 Honda Civic

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