Honda Civic EK (1996-2000): Wheels & tires mods
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What are the best wheels & tires mods for the Honda Civic EK (1996-2000)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 wheels & tires build entry we have sourced for this car: EK wheels: 15x7 or 16x7 and the tire sizes that suit them (Limited). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
EK wheels: 15x7 or 16x7 and the tire sizes that suit them Limited
Forum advice for 1997-2000 Civics: 195/55-15 or 205/50-15 on 15x6-15x7, or 205/45-16 / 215/45-16 on 16x7; 7.5-inch and wider wheels tend to rub, and 15x8 is too wide for those 15-inch tires.
Caveats: Forum consensus; check clearance at your ride height. 4x100 and 56.1 mm hub (rings for larger bores).
Parts: Aftermarket 15x6 to 15x7 wheel with 195/55R15 or 205/50R15 tire (EK), Aftermarket 16x7 wheel with 205/45R16 or 215/45R16 tire (EK), Aftermarket 7.5-inch-wide or wider 15/16-inch wheel (EK), Hub-centric ring, 56.1 mm inner diameter, for larger-bore 4x100 wheels
Sources (3)
- Wheel width and tire sizes for a 1997-2000 Civic (thread on 15x8 / 16x8 steel wheels) — Honda-Tech forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 15x7 +35 offset wheels on a 96-00 Civic (page 3) — Honda-Acura.net forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 1998 Honda Civic bolt pattern and wheel specs — BoltPattern HQ (wheel-spec reference site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
More for this car
- All Honda Civic EK (1996-2000) fitment answers · EK common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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