1991 Honda Prelude Wheel Offset

ET45 · ET42 · ET38 · ET55 · ET50

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45 · ET42 · ET38 · ET55 · ET50
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.27–5.72 in (9 configs)
Bolt pattern: 4×100, 4×114.3
Center bore: 56.1 mm, 64.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x13	—	ET45	4.52 in	185/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	175/70R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET42	4.90 in	205/45R16	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.1i · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.1i · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	—	ET42	4.90 in	205/50R15	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.1i · I4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET38	5.00 in	205/45R16	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 · I4, Petrol	5.5x13	—	ET45	4.52 in	185/70R13	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 (E-BA4) · I4, Petrol	5x13	—	ET45	4.27 in	185/70R13	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 (E-BA4) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 (E-BA5) · I4, Petrol	5x13	—	ET45	4.27 in	185/70R13	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 (E-BA5) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 (E-BA5) · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET45	4.77 in	195/55R15	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 (E-BA5) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET42	4.90 in	205/45R16	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.1 (E-BA7) · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET45	4.52 in	195/60R14	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.1 (E-BA7) · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	—	ET42	4.90 in	205/50R15	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.1 (E-BA7) · I4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET38	5.00 in	205/45R16	4x100	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BA8) · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BA8) · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	195/60R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BA9) · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	195/60R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BA9) · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	195/55R16	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BB1) · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	205/55R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BB1) · I4, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET50	5.72 in	225/45R16	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BB4) · I4, Petrol	6.5x15	8x16	ET55 / ET60	5.42 in	205/55R15	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (E-BB4) · I4, Petrol	7x16	8.5x17	ET55 / ET60	5.67 in	205/50R16	4x114.3	64.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 1991 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:

15-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 15×8 ET15 / 15×8 ET15

Documented on a 1991 Honda Prelude build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: sportmax xxr 501

Front: 15×8 ET15 · 195/55R15
Rear: 15×8 ET15 · 195/55R15

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 55.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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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.