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Confidence: Limited (1 of 3). Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. Based on 5 cited source(s), last verified 2026-10-26.

Will OEM 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) 17-inch wheels, 17x7 front / 17x8.5 rear fit a Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?

Q: Will OEM 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) 17-inch wheels, 17x7 front / 17x8.5 rear fit a Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?

Yes, reportedly. Yes, per owners: AP2 17-inch wheels bolt onto an AP1 with no spacers, and one owner says no alignment change was needed. Both generations use the same 5x114.3 pattern, +55/+65 offsets (reference sites) and the same 11.8 in / 11.1 in brakes (Honda's 2002 and 2004 sheets). Fit AP2-size tires (215/45R17, 245/40R17) or close to them; one owner runs 225/45R17 / 255/40R17 without rubbing on track. Tier 1: owner reports, not a Honda statement.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Yes, reportedly Limited

Verdict:Fits Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 5 sources

Yes, reportedly: Yes, per owners: AP2 17-inch wheels bolt onto an AP1 with no spacers, and one owner says no alignment change was needed.

Years: 2000-2003 · Applies to: all · 5 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 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) 17-inch wheels, 17x7 front / 17x8.5 rear
Part comes from	Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009)
Vehicle	Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)
Years	2000-2003
Trim / condition	all
Verdict	Fits Reported to fit
Confidence	Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research.
Last verified	2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read)

Details

Yes, per owners: AP2 17-inch wheels bolt onto an AP1 with no spacers, and one owner says no alignment change was needed. Both generations use the same 5x114.3 pattern, +55/+65 offsets (reference sites) and the same 11.8 in / 11.1 in brakes (Honda's 2002 and 2004 sheets). Fit AP2-size tires (215/45R17, 245/40R17) or close to them; one owner runs 225/45R17 / 255/40R17 without rubbing on track. Tier 1: owner reports, not a Honda statement.

Specs

bolt pattern: 5x114.3
centerbore mm: 70.1 front / 64.1 rear (reference sources; disputed)
size: 17x7JJ front; 17x8.5JJ rear
offset mm: +55 front; +65 rear (reference sources)
tire: 215/45R17 87W front; 245/40R17 91W rear

Related build entries

Put AP2 17-inch wheels on an AP1

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OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) 16-inch wheels, 16x6.5 front / 16x7.5 rear — Specification Factory spec

This part on other generations

Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009) — Specification Factory spec

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Sources

Ap2 wheels on AP1 — S2KI Honda S2000 forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
No spacers or alignment needed; 225/45R17 / 255/40R17 with no rub.
OEM Wheels — S2KI Honda S2000 forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
AP2 wheels on an AP1; same +55/+65 offsets.
2002 Honda S2000 Specifications — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2004 Honda S2000 Specifications — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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)

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