What is the factory spec for the EK Civic factory wheel fastening (4x100, 56.1 mm hub, M12x1.5 nuts, 80 ft-lb) on a Honda Civic EK (1996-2000)?
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Short answer: Factory specification Reported
Verdict:Factory spec Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 5 sources
Factory specification: Torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m).
Safety-critical part. Manufacturer sources are cited, but they disagree or are incomplete for this fitment, so this entry is held below "Confirmed". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm figures and part numbers against the service manual or the manufacturer.
| Part | EK Civic factory wheel fastening (4x100, 56.1 mm hub, M12x1.5 nuts, 80 ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Honda Civic EK (1996-2000) |
| Years | 1996-2000 |
| Trim / condition | all US EK Civic |
| Verdict | Factory spec Specification |
| Confidence | Reported 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m). Honda's 1997 service manual, BoltPattern HQ (1998) and TiresWheels (1995-2001) all give that figure; Honda's figure is from the 1997 manual only, and other EK years rest on the two reference sites. Note: Honda's 1993 manual and TSB 92-031 (1992-94 Civic) list 110 N·m for the same 80 ft-lb. Bolt pattern, hub and thread: reference sources give 4x100 / 56.1 mm / M12x1.5; Honda does not print them in sources read.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 4x100
- center bore mm: 56.1
- lug thread: M12x1.5
- torque ft lb: 80
- torque nm: 108 (Honda 1997 manual, reference sites; Honda's 1993 manual and TSB 92-031 list 110)
Related build entries
Other wheels fitment for the EK
- OEM 1996 Civic 13-inch wheel with 175/70R13 (CX, DX) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM EK Civic 14-inch wheel with 185/65R14 (LX, EX, HX; CX, DX from 1997) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM EK Civic GX 14-inch wheel with 185/70R14 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 1999-2000 Civic Si 15-inch machine-finished alloy with 195/55R15 — Specification Factory spec
- Any 5x114.3 (5-lug) wheel — Does not fit Doesn't fit
- Hub-centric ring, 56.1 mm inner diameter, for larger-bore 4x100 wheels — Reported to fit Fits
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Sources
- Honda service manual, 1997 Civic DX Coupe 1.6L SOHC: wheel stud / lug nut specifications — American Honda service information, text reproduction on Operation CHARM (charm.li) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)108 N·m (80 ft-lb), 1997 section.
- 1998 Honda Civic bolt pattern and wheel specs — BoltPattern HQ (wheel-spec reference site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)80 ft-lb (108 N·m).
- Honda Civic (1995-2001) bolt pattern, tyre sizes and wheel torque — TiresWheels.org (wheel-spec reference site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)108 N·m / 80 ft-lb.
- Honda service manual, 1993 Civic 1.6L SOHC VTEC: wheel stud / lug nut specifications — American Honda service information, text reproduction on Operation CHARM (charm.li) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Honda 1993 manual: 110 N·m (80 ft-lb).
- Honda TSB 92-031: Brakes - Vibration During Braking (1992-94 Civic) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)TSB 92-031: 110 N·m (80 lb-ft), 1992-94 Civic.
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