1996 Dodge Neon Wheel Offset

ET40

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET40
Wheel size: 5.5x14 · 6x14 · 6x15 · 6x16 · 5x13
Backspacing: 4.32 in · 4.57 in · 4.07 in
Bolt pattern: 5×100, 4×100
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i DOHC · 2.0L, ECC, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET40	4.32 in	175/65R14	5x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i DOHC · 2.0L, ECC, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET40	4.32 in	185/65R14	5x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i DOHC · 2.0L, ECC, I4, Petrol	6x14	ET40	4.57 in	185/65R14	5x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i DOHC · 2.0L, ECC, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET40	4.57 in	185/60R15	5x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i DOHC · 2.0L, ECC, I4, Petrol	6x16	ET40	4.57 in	205/50R16	5x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i SOHC · 2.0L, A588, I4, Petrol	5x13	ET40	4.07 in	165/80R13	4x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i SOHC · 2.0L, A588, I4, Petrol	5x13	ET40	4.07 in	185/70R13	4x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i SOHC · 2.0L, A588, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET40	4.32 in	175/65R14	4x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i SOHC · 2.0L, A588, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET40	4.32 in	185/65R14	4x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i SOHC · 2.0L, A588, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET40	4.57 in	185/60R15	4x100	57.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 1996 Dodge Neon 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 — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 15×8 ET12 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1996 Dodge Neon build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Diamond racing wheels stock car

Front: 15×8 ET12 · 205/50R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET40 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 53.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 1996 Dodge Neon

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.