1997 Honda Prelude Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET55 · ET50 · ET48
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3 · 4x114.3
Center bore: 64.1 mm
Thread: M12 x 1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.2i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET55	5.67 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET50	5.72 in	235/40R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i (BB9) · F20A4, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	205/55R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i (BB9) · F20A4, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i (BB9) · F20A4, I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R17	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i (BB9) · F20A4, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET48	5.64 in	225/35R18	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	195/65R14	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	195/60R15	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	7x15	—	ET55	5.67 in	195/60R15	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	7x16	8.5x17	ET55 / ET60	5.67 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET50	5.47 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · 2.2L, H22A4, I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET55	5.67 in	215/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 Si (E-BB5) · F22B, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	195/60R15	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 Si (E-BB5) · F22B, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	195/65R14	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 Si (E-BB7) · F22B, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	195/60R15	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 Si (E-BB7) · F22B, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	195/65R14	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 SiR (E-BB6) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 SiR (E-BB6) · I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET55	5.67 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 SiR (E-BB8) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 SiR (E-BB8) · I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 SiR S (E-BB6) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 SiR S (E-BB6) · I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R17	5x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 Xi (E-BB5) · F22B, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	195/65R14	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2 Xi (E-BB5) · F22B, I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	195/60R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Lug hardware

Real-World 1997 Honda Prelude 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:

17-inch — 2 documented builds

2 documented builds.

Staggered · 17×8 ET30 / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Rotiform Nue

Front: 17×8 ET30 · 205/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 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 · 17×8 ET35 / 17×9 ET35

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

Wheel: WORK VS-XX

Front: 17×8 ET35 · 215/40R17
Rear: 17×9 ET35 · 215/45R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 32.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 1997 Honda Prelude

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.