1989 Honda Civic Wheel Offset

ET45

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45
Wheel size: 5x13 · 5x14 · 5.5x14 · 6x15
Backspacing: 4.27 in · 4.52 in · 4.77 in
Bolt pattern: 4×100
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.3 (E-EF1) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	165/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.3 (E-EF1) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.3 (E-EF1) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF2) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF2) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF2) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	165/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF2) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF2) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF4) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	165/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF4) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF4) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF4) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5 (E-EF4) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF3) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF3) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF3) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF3) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF3) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	175/65R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	5x14	ET45	4.27 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	185/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	165/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 (E-EF5) · I4, Petrol	5x13	ET45	4.27 in	175/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 SiR (E-EF9) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 1989 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 — 3 documented builds

3 documented builds.

Staggered · 15×7 ET-5 / 15×7 ET-15

Documented on a 1989 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Autobahn Mesh

Front: 15×7 ET-5 · 165/50R15
Rear: 15×7 ET-15

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 62.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 37.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1989 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Honda 2000 Si Rims

Front: 15×7 ET45 · 195/50R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 12.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1989 Honda Civic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Candy

Front: 15×7.5 ET35 · 205/50R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 29.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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More specs for the 1989 Honda Civic

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.