We’ve come a long way from the golden era of Civics. D/B-Series have become K-Series; weight has increased from under 2k to over 3k; stock 13 & 15-inch wheels have gone all the way up the 20’s. Gone are the days of stock 13x5’s. The newest generations are wider, longer, and heavier than their 30 y/o counterparts. But one thing will always remain the same; they’ll always get modded.

Just like the older models, the 10th generation Civic really comes alive with some mods. Upgraded wheels and tires are one of the first things you’ll wanna do to your Civic. It’s not that the factory wheels completely suck, but they’re a little too sunken and narrow for our liking. We put together this fitment guide to help you pick out the perfect aftermarket wheels that look AND perform awesome.

This will cover everything branded ‘Civic’ from 2016-21. Si, EX, sedans, hatchbacks, you name it. We’re even going to talk about the Type-R, despite it having slightly different fitment needs (more soon).

Quick links

• Basic fitment info
• recommended fitment
• Examples of non-Type-R fitment
• Examples of Type-R 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

One cock-up 10th gen owners could easily make is ordering the wrong PCD, the Type-R has a different bolt pattern to its counterparts. Why? No one knows. Make sure you get the right one. It seems like Honda might have invited some German engineers to contribute to this gen. The difference in lug pattern isn’t the only weird thing about CTR wheels.

The CTR’s factory donk-spec wheels

Other trim levels like the EX and Si came with something between 16” and 18”. For some reason, the engineers thought it would be cool to throw on some 20’s. ‘Forget 19’s, let’s make this thing a donk.’ Large diameter wheels can look cool when they're tucked with airbags,

but really? 20’s? It goes against the ethos of a track-focused car that the CTR is supposed to be:

• They weigh a ton @ 29 lb each
• R20 tires are expensive; you’re gonna burn through them with 300HP
• Smaller rims with higher sidewall tires will improve comfort

Really, the only argument for keeping 20’s is ‘that’s how Honda designed it’. It shouldn’t be a surprise that most CTR owners choose to downsize rims. Even serious track cars have proven smaller diameters to be effective.

Recommended wheels & tires fitment

You don’t need to be a detective to see that the Type-R is wider than the rest - it comes with a factory widebody kit. So the wheels will be completely different, right? Not necessarily, while the fenders are wider, so is the suspension (track width). Besides diameter, the factory wheels aren’t too different between non-Type-R & Type-R.

Track Widths (hub to hub)
	Front	Rear
All others:	64.4 in	65.0 in
Si coupe/sedan	64.4 in	65.1 in
CTR	67.8 in	67.4 in

The biggest difference is the thickness of tire you can run.

Non-Type-R

Wheels - For the EX, LX, Si, etc - everything but the Type-R, common wheel diameters range between 17 and 19”, but the vast majority are 18-inch diameters (like 90%). 8.5 to 9.5” are the best widths for daily driven fitment, anything wider will take some work to pull off. +35 to +50 offset lands you somewhere between flush or near flush with minimal work.

Tires - With these wheel specs, on a car that's stock height or slightly lowered, a 225 or 235/40 tire will fit with no rubbing issues. If you need something wider, a 245/40 can work, but will probably require some effort to make it rub-free. 245/35 might be easier to fit with its smaller sidewall, but it’s not a well-supported size (especially in 17/18”).

Type-R

Wheel diameters - Normally, aftermarket wheels are larger or the same diameter as stock. The CTR is a rare case where the majority prefer to downsize the stock 20’s - even two sizes. Typical diameters are between 18 and 20”. The lower limit is dictated by the factory Brembos, 17’s are ruled out. The most popular option is 18” by far, meaning the typical size is a 2” drop from stock, not something you see every day.

Wheel width and offset - As we alluded to, these aren’t much different from the other trim levels. The width is normally 9.5”, this is the go-to size. It’s more common to see 10+ inch wheels on the CTR, compared with other trims, as most owners are after wide tires. Normal offsets are identical: +35 to +50 for close-to-flush fitment.

Tires - The biggest difference is in the tires. With the extra power, you’ll want meaty tires, luckily the CTR’s fenders can accommodate them. From factory, they come with a 245/30, but that's a ZR20. With 18 or 19” diameters, common sizes are 255/40 or 265/35. The former is great for a car with stock suspension, the overall diameter will be similar to stock. On the other hand, 265/35 is a little smaller overall, this size is great for cars lowered on coilovers or springs.

Examples of fitment | 10th gen (non-Type-R)

This is the section for everything BUT the Civic Type-R. We’ll start with basic OEM+ fitment and work to more stancy builds.

There’s no shame in ordering better wheels with conservative specs. This 2019 FK7 is running a slightly more aggressive setup than factory Si wheels (18x8.5+50). Compared with hellaflush fender-to-lip fitment, it may not get you as many likes on the gram, but this kind of functional stance is a big upgrade for a daily driver.

As you can imagine, no special work was needed, this combination is plug-n-play. Staying at factory ride height isn’t terrible with a 10th gen. With this combination of wheels/tires, the wheel gap is minimal - bravo Honda.

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Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	ESR CS8 18x9.5 +35	ESR CS8 18x9.5 +35
Tires	Yokohama ADVAN Apex 245/40R18	Yokohama ADVAN Apex 245/40R18
Notes	Eibach sport lowering Springs. No problem of sticking and scraping

If you want something with weekend warrior potential, the setup on this FC1 coupe is for you. It's running a wider wheel and tire compared to the last, but nothing crazy. With minimal or no rolling of the fenders, there will be zero rubbing or scrubbing, even with lowering springs. This is about as far as you can go without needing to finesse the fitment (camber, fender work, etc).

This is still beginner-friendly setup that anyone should be able to pull off. Moreover, ESR Wheels cater to entry-level budgets @ under $300 per wheel in these specs.

Shop the whole ESR collection

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Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	Volk CE28SL 18x8.5 +35	Volk CE28SL 18x8.5 +35
Tires	Michelin PS4S 235/40R18	Michelin PS4S 235/40R18
Notes	BC Racing Coilovers

At 18x8.5, this 2021 hatch doesn’t have super aggressive fitment, but you’ll notice it’s pretty low. BC Racing Coilovers allow it to be dropped quite a bit lower than stock. We don’t know the extent of work needed to pull this off, but we’d guess, based on similar setups, that this at least needed some fender rolling.

The stock suspension is decent on this chassis, but if you wanna maximize performance or just slam your car, coils are the way to go. BC Racing has a bunch of options for all different use cases (e.g. ‘Extreme Low’).

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Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	Heritage Hokkaido-DIR-C 18x9.5 +22	Heritage Hokkaido-DIR-C 18x9.5 +22
Tires	Delinte D7 Thunder 225/40R18	Delinte D7 Thunder 225/40R18
Notes	-3 F / -6 R camber. On Airtekk suspension. Rear fender rolled

If you wanna go for the ultra-low tucked look, you’ll want an air suspension kit. This ‘19 EX hatch is running Heritage Hokkaido directional wheels. With slightly more aggressive specs than the rest, this car needed modestly stretched tires and some camber, but nothing over the top. With the air kit, only the rear fenders needed to be rolled.

These Heritage Wheels can be ordered in pretty much any configuration you can imagine. Specs, finish, big brake friendly - get them exactly how you want.

See more Heritage Wheels

Examples of fitment | FK8 Civic Type-R

As promised, we put together some of our favorite wheel and tire setups for the CTR. We’ll see similar wheel specs but with tires a couple of sizes wider. Note that most CTRs here are running pretty high-end wheels, you can definitely find budget-friendly options with the same specs.

Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	HRE Flowform FF01 19x10 +45	HRE Flowform FF01 19x10 +45
Tires	Michelin PS4S 275/30R19	Michelin PS4S 275/30R19
Notes	OEM factory suspension, no rubbing

Type R or not, 19’s are also a popular choice. This 2019 Type-R one is running 10” wide HRE Wheels wrapped in a 275/30 tire. This is slightly wider than we recommend, but it works at stock ride height - no rubbing. If this car was lowered it would probably need a 265/35 tire instead.

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Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	Volk Racing TE37SLs 18x9.5 +45	Volk Racing TE37SLs 18x9.5 +45
Tires	Pirelli Pzero AS P3 265/35R18XL	Pirelli Pzero AS P3 265/35R18XL
Notes	Swift springs, no rubbing

TE37’s look great on everything, plus they save a ton of weight over stock 20” rims. Despite being an inch wider, these TE’s come in at 18.5 lbs, compared with stock @ 29 lbs; that’s 10.5 lbs per wheel or 42 lb total! And that’s sprung weight… This is a huge difference that you’ll definitely feel, even if you don’t track your car.

As for the fitment, what more could you ask for? Some might say the offsets on this 2018 CTR could be a tad lower, but the extra space gives some breathing room to the 265/35 tires. It’s crazy what a humble set of lowering springs does for these cars.

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Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	TE37 Saga S-Plus 18x10.5 +42	TE37 Saga S-Plus 18x9.5 +33
Tires	Toyo R888R 295/30R18	Toyo R888R 265/35R18
Notes	Reverse staggered. Lowered on swift springs. Rubs front and rear.

For comparison's sake, here’s a reverse staggered set of TE37’s.

A ‘reverse staggered’ setup is doable on the CTR because of how wide the front fenders are. This setup is similar to the last, 18” TE’s, swift springs, etc. But this one is running a much wider front @ 10.5 +42 with a 295/30.

The owner says there is rubbing, as expected, but trimming the plastic lip on the underside of the fenders might solve this. We’re unsure, with a 295 you’ll probably have to live with a bit of rubbing, even with: camber, trimming, and anything else to make space.

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Fitment Facts
	Front	Rear
Wheels	Work Meister S1 3P 19x10.5 +24	Work Meister S1 3P 19x10.5 +24
Tires	Accelera PHi 225/35R19	Accelera PHi 225/35R19
Notes	Lowered on air suspension. Lots of trimming - no rubbing *when aired up

We needed at least one bagged, fender-to-lip, hellaflush car. You’ll notice this car is running a 10.5, like the last, but this one has ‘em front & rear. And that’s where the similarities end. This 19 Type-R has stretched tires, much more camber than the rest, and is on air suspension.

The stanced life isn’t for everyone. With heavily stretched 225 tires, it’s not exactly a performance build, however, bags allow it to retain functionality. If it's not evident, anything in the inner fender that could be trimmed was trimmed. Along with the air suspension kit, expect to need every type of adjustable suspension arm… and maybe a mathematician to do your alignment.

This  2019 CTR is featured in our gallery, check it out if you like this kind of fitment.

Wrap up

So what did we learn about 10th generation Civic fitment? Order the right PCD! 5x114.3 for the non-Type-R and 5x120 for the Type-R. Other than that, there isn’t too much difference. The Type-R can take more aggressive wheels and tires, and you should get grippier tires to tame the extra power. As far as diameters, do what most CTR owners do - downsize to 18 or 19. These sizes work great for the non-CTR as well (with 18” being the preferred size).