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Confidence: Reported (2 of 3). Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. Based on 7 cited source(s), last verified 2026-10-26.

What is the factory spec for the OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) 16-inch wheels, 16x6.5 front / 16x7.5 rear on a Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?

Q: What is the factory spec for the OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) 16-inch wheels, 16x6.5 front / 16x7.5 rear on a Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?

Factory specification. Factory AP1 wheels: 16x6.5 front and 16x7.5 rear on 5x114.3, with 205/55R16 89W front and 225/50R16 92W rear tires; wheel nuts 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m). The 92W rear rating is in the 2000 and 2003 owner's manuals and Honda's February 2001 release; Honda's September 2001 spec sheet prints 89W for the rear, a conflict between two Honda documents that this entry resolves toward the manuals, which agree with each other. That release's body text reads like a re-dated 1999 introduction and its feature list prints a 215/50 R16 92W typo, so the manuals carry the weight. Held at Reported because the conflict is not resolved by Honda and because the +55 front and +65 rear offsets come from reference sites and an enthusiast guide (Honda prints none). Read the tire sidewall before buying replacements.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Factory specification Reported

Verdict:Factory spec Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 7 sources

Factory specification: Factory AP1 wheels: 16x6.5 front and 16x7.5 rear on 5x114.3, with 205/55R16 89W front and 225/50R16 92W rear tires; wheel nuts 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m).

Years: 2000-2003 · Applies to: all · 7 sources · Last verified 2026-10-26

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	OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) 16-inch wheels, 16x6.5 front / 16x7.5 rear
Vehicle	Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)
Years	2000-2003
Trim / condition	all
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

Factory AP1 wheels: 16x6.5 front and 16x7.5 rear on 5x114.3, with 205/55R16 89W front and 225/50R16 92W rear tires; wheel nuts 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m). The 92W rear rating is in the 2000 and 2003 owner's manuals and Honda's February 2001 release; Honda's September 2001 spec sheet prints 89W for the rear, a conflict between two Honda documents that this entry resolves toward the manuals, which agree with each other. That release's body text reads like a re-dated 1999 introduction and its feature list prints a 215/50 R16 92W typo, so the manuals carry the weight. Held at Reported because the conflict is not resolved by Honda and because the +55 front and +65 rear offsets come from reference sites and an enthusiast guide (Honda prints none). Read the tire sidewall before buying replacements.

Specs

bolt pattern: 5x114.3
centerbore mm: 70.1 front / 64.1 rear (reference sources; disputed)
size: 16x6.5JJ front; 16x7.5JJ rear
offset mm: +55 front; +65 rear (reference sources)
tire: 205/55R16 front; 225/50R16 rear

Other wheels fitment for the AP1

OEM 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) 17-inch wheels, 17x7 front / 17x8.5 rear — Reported to fit Fits

This part on other generations

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Sources

2002 Honda S2000 Specifications — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2002: 16x6.5 / 16x7.5; P205/55 R16 89W / P225/50 R16 89W.
Honda S2000 -- Introduction — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Feb 2001: 205/55 front, 225/50 rear on 16s; features list prints 215/50 R16 92W.
2004 Honda S2000 -- Chassis — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2003 column: 16x6.5 / 16x7.5.
2000 Honda S2000 owner's manual (book code 31S2A600) — American Honda (hosted by the S2000 fan wiki) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2000 manual: 225/50R16 92W; 80 lbf·ft.
2003 Honda S2000 owner's manual (book code 31S2A630) — American Honda (hosted by the S2000 fan wiki) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2003 manual: 225/50R16 92W.
Honda S2000 Tire Size and Wheel Specs: AP1, AP2 and CR — AP1AP2.com (independent S2000 reference site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
AP1 +55 / +65.
Wheel Fitment Guide — S2000 Club (enthusiast guide, hosted PDF printed October 3, 2018) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)

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