What to know about wheel fitment for the new Integra DE4/DE5

After a hiatus, it's finally back, and people are already throwing aftermarket wheels on them like crazy. We already covered the 10th gen Civic, so it’s only fair if we do the Integra as well. Today we’re covering the very new 5th gen Honda Integra (technically Acura in the US because we do everything a little differently), model years range from 2022 to present. In this guide, we’ll cover both the DE4 & DE5 - so, the Base, A-Spec, and Type-S

Because these cars are so new, it’s hard to piece together fitment info if you’re in the market for a new set of wheels. Nevertheless, we found some examples ranging from OEM+ to aggressive track-oriented fitment with meaty tires. We’ll show these examples in a bit, first, we’ll go over the universal info you’ll need to know before even considering the type of fitment.

Quick links

• Basic fitment info
• Examples of Base/A-spec fitment
• Examples of Type-S fitment

Basic fitment info

Non-Type R:

• Lug pattern: 5x114.3
• Nut thread: M12x1.5
• Center bore: 64.1 mm
• Lug torque: 80 ft lbs

CTR:

• Lug pattern: 5x120
• Nut thread: M14x1.5
• Center bore: 64.1 mm
• Lug torque: 93 ft lbs

Much like the Civic Type-R and non-Type-R, the Integra uses a different lug pattern between the Type-S and A-Spec - it seems the engineers still haven’t put the pipe down. Make sure you get this right so you don’t order wheels in the wrong PCD.

Type-S vs Base/A-Spec

One look at the Type-S and you can tell it's wider (and also lower). Wider body panels give it an extra 3” or so of width. So, it must run wider wheels with a lower offset, right? Not exactly, not only are the body panels wider, but the suspension pushes the hubs outward to make the track width wider as well. Here’s a look at the difference in track widths:

As a result, we’ll end up seeing wheel specs that are fairly similar.

Recommended Base/A-Spec fitment

Keep in mind these cars are very new so the possibilities are still being explored. This info will give you flush or near-flush fitment, but we won’t be covering anything slammed, hellaflush, etc - not many people have taken their 5th gen to these extremes… yet.

For wheels your Integra will come with 17x7 or 18x8” wheels, both with an offset of around +50. You can run anything between 17-19” diameter, but 18” seems to be the sweet spot. 18x9.5” is the go-to size for this platform. We’ll look at a variety of offsets from +30-40.

Factory tires have pretty weak specs at 215/50 for 17’s and 235/40 for 18’s. As we’ll see, these cars can run larger tires pretty easily. 255/35 or even 265/35 isn’t too difficult to fit. If you’re getting some 9.5” wheels, definitely consider new tires to go with them.

Recommended Type-S fitment

For wheels, your ITS will come with 19’s. Unlike the CTR, the Type-S comes with appropriately sized wheels instead of those donk-spec 20’s you get on your CTR. Still, the majority of aftermarket wheels are downsized to 18’s, but keep in mind 19’s are still an option, and according to some they suit the car perfectly. The factory wheels are decently sized at 9.5” wide, most owners like keeping this size with either a 18x9.5 or 19x9.5. Like the A-Spec, aftermarket wheel offsets range from +30-40.

For tires, the ITS comes with some pretty decent tires - Michelin PS4S 265/30R19. With baller tires like these, some prefer to keep them, which is only possible if you stay with 19’s. If you got the money to upgrade, or you’re going with 18’s, you can consider going up a size to 275/35 tires, or in some cases 285/35, but this size is probably best for more advanced users.

One reason you might not want to keep the Michelin’s is if you’ll be using your car in inclimate weather. PS4S tires are excellent in the summer, but won’t be the best for rain, snow, or extremely cold conditions. A lot of ITS owners are switching out for all-season tires or buying a second set of wheels specifically for the winter.

Examples of fitment | Integra Base/A-Spec

This 2023 Integra Base is running a set of TE37s. Not a surprise to find an Integra with this choice of wheels as you could probably go to an alien planet and find a flying saucer on TE’s. Of course they look good, no surprises. As far as the specs, get used to seeing 18x9.5, that’s what almost everyone is running. The offset is +38, better than stock, but still slightly tucked. With these specs, 255/35R18 tires fit no problem. These offer a big boost in performance over stock.

This car has BC Racing Extreme Low Coilovers with swift springs. At this ride height there’s a bit of rubbing, but nothing major.

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What happens if we lower the offset a bit? This 2023 Integra is running virtually the same setup but with slightly lower offset wheels. The difference is that this one needed a light roll on the fenders to clear the tires. Based on the pics, the fitment looks perfectly flush.

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This 2023 A-Spec shows what's possible if you want to push the boundaries a little more; it’s still 18x9.5, but with wider tires and lower offset wheels. The offset is +30 which will stick out about ¼” more than the previous examples. Also, this one is running 265/35 tires. If you get this size of tire, you almost certainly need to roll the fenders, regardless of wheel offset and width.

With this one, we start to see a bit of poke in the front, but nothing absurd. Some negative camber could bring it perfectly flush. 265 wide tires will give a ton of grip but might be a bit excessive for a street-only car - they’re best for cars that will see occasional track use

Examples of fitment | Integra Type-S

Your Type-S comes with 19-inch wheels, so what if you wanna stay with this size? If you decide you like 19’s you could consider keeping the original PS4S tires and simply getting different rims. In this case, we see an ITS on Vossen HF-5 wheels spec’d at 19x9.5 +38. These are factory specs, just with lower offsets. As we can see, the fitment is flush or near flush. These specs are perfect for anyone looking for OEM+ fitment on their Type-S, plus you can reuse your factory tires and save some money.

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For contrast, this is what 18’s look like on an ITS. 18-inch wheels seem to be the preference for this platform, or at least so far. The specs are very similar other than being a smaller diameter. With this one we see slightly more aggressive offsets and wider tires. There's still no rubbing even with the car being lowered on springs. These specs give perfectly flush fitment. And guess what? It's the same specs as seen on the non-Type-S (just with much wider tires).

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The advantage of the Type-S is there’s more room for wheels with large backspacing, that’s how this Type-S is able to fit 10.5 +47 wheels. Despite the wheels being 1” wider than the typical 9.5 that we’ve seen, the higher offset means the poke is more or less the same. In other words, the wheels are inset an extra inch, but don’t stick out any more than the others.

The owner opted for very wide 285/35 tires. Although these is pushing the boundaries, there are no issues with rubbing. This is one of those builds where you really need to take it to the track to justify the spec. For a daily or weekend cruiser, probably stick with 18/19x9.5” with a 265 or 275 wide tire.

Wrap up

If nothing else, just remember that the Type-S has a different PCD than the Base/A-Spec. It’s really not that difficult to get flush fitment on these cars, just get something 18 or 19x9.5 +30-40 offset - job done. The major differences are in tire size, but both trim levels can fit wider tires than they originally came with.

If you have a 5th gen on some baller wheels be sure to share it in our Vehicle Gallery - a great place to show off your build or get inspiration.