17×7 ET42 Wheels on a 2016 Honda Civic

3 documented builds specifically using ET42

Show evidence for this exact wheel size and offset on my vehicle/year. Exact size+offset builds are observational evidence only — not a universal fit, not the “correct” offset, and not a no-rub guarantee.

Evidence summary

Documented builds using 17×7: 5
Documented builds specifically using 17×7 ET42: 3
Axle context: 2 square · 1 staggered · 3 front-only · 0 rear-only · 0 both axles

3 documented 2016 Honda Civic builds in our database use 17×7 ET42 wheels. This is observed use — not a fit confirmation.

Compared with OEM

Aftermarket: 17×7 ET42

Compared with the OEM 17×7 ET45 configuration.

Width: same width

Outer edge 3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)

Inner edge 3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

Geometry is deterministic vs the named OEM baseline. It does not mean the setup fits or will clear.

Tires documented with 17×7 ET42

215/50R17 — 2 builds
215/40R17 — 1 build

215/50R17: +0.0% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.
215/40R17: -6.7% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.

Documented tire pairings are not tire recommendations.