Honda Civic Type R FL5 (2023-2026) Wheel Fitment Guide
The FL5 is the eleventh-generation Civic Type R: 315 hp, a helical limited-slip differential, and Brembo front brakes, sold in the US as a single trim from 2023 through 2026. Honda replaced the FK8's 20″ wheel with a 19×9.5 ET60 on 265/30R19, and the MY2026 refresh is cosmetic only, so the wheel hardware is identical across every model year. Because the FL5 is front-wheel drive, every setup in this guide is square (the same size on all four corners), and its wider fenders leave more room for aggressive widths than the FK8.
About this guide: Fitment data is compiled from owner builds across CivicXI, r/CivicTypeR, and the wider FL5 community, cross-checked against vendor fitment documentation. Use it as research for your build; ride height, tires, and alignment are still your installer's call.
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OEM Setups
Factory Wheel & Tire Configurations
Every US FL5 left the factory on the same wheel, and Honda sells a lighter forged version in the identical size. The high ET60 offset tucks the wheel deep in the fender to limit torque steer, and that tucked look is the main reason owners go aftermarket.
FL5 Civic Type R Hub & Hardware Specs
All years — 2023-2026
Bolt Pattern5×120
Center Bore64.1mm
Fastener TypeLug Nuts (pressed-in studs)
Thread PitchM14×1.5
Seat TypeBall Seat (Radius)
Torque Spec94 lb-ft (127 Nm)
TPMSIndirect (wheel-speed based, no sensors)
Front BrakesBrembo 4-piston (350mm)
Minimum Diameter18″
19" Cast Alloy (Standard)
Standard — No Charge
Front Wheel19×9.5 ET60
Rear Wheel19×9.5 ET60
Front Tire265/30R19
Rear Tire265/30R19
OEM Tire BrandMichelin Pilot Sport 4S (standard) / Pilot Sport Cup 2 (dealer option)
ConstructionCast Aluminum
Weight~26.6 lbs
OEM Part Number42700-T60-A92
Applies To2023-2026 FL5 — all US production
The matte-black machined alloy on every US FL5, with an overall diameter of about 25.3″. Honda redesigned it versus the FK8 wheel to reduce distortion under cornering load. The ball-seat lug nuts won't fit most aftermarket wheels; see the platform notes below.
19" Modulo Forged
Post-Purchase Accessory — FL5 / FK8 / FK2
Front Wheel19×9.5 ET60
Rear Wheel19×9.5 ET60
Front Tire265/30ZR19 93Y XL
Rear Tire265/30ZR19 93Y XL
ConstructionForged Aluminum
Weight21.33 lbs (5.29 lbs lighter per corner)
FinishShark Gray Metallic (laser-etched Type R logo)
OEM Part Number08W19-T60-100
Applies ToFL5, FK8, FK2 — USDM and Japan (dealer accessory)
A Honda Access / Modulo dealer accessory at roughly $791 per wheel, sold individually. It's the same size and offset as the standard wheel, so tires, lug nuts, and TPMS carry over unchanged. The gain is weight: 5.29 lbs less per corner, about 21 lbs total.
Aftermarket Options
Aftermarket Wheel & Tire Configurations
Most FL5 builds downsize to 18×9.5. The OEM 265/30R19 is an expensive size with few performance options, while 18″ opens up the full 200-treadwear tire market with less weight and more sidewall. Some owners stay at 19″ for the look against the wide fenders. Each card below shows what owners actually run and how well it's documented.
| Setup | Tires (front · rear) | Stance | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square — same size all four corners | |||
| 18×9.5 ET45 ★ | 265/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 18×9.5 ET58 | 275/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 18×9.5 ET45 | 255/40R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 18×9.5 ET45 | 275/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 19×9.5 ET45 | 265/30R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 18×9.5 ET45 | 285/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 18×9.5 ET38 | 265/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 18×10 ET40 | 275/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on · may rub |
| 18×9.5 ET35 | 265/35R18 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on · may rub |
| 18×10.5 ET47 | 275/35R18 | ●●●●● | Track build |
| 19×9.5 ET35 | 265/30R19 | ●●●●● | Mods may be needed |
Tap a setup to jump to its full card. Fit: Bolt-on = stock ride height, no fender work · Lowered = documented on lowering springs or coilovers.
Platform-specific fitment notes — FL5
Ball-seat lug nuts.
The factory lug nuts are ball seat, but most aftermarket 5×120 wheels use a 60° conical seat. A mismatched seat won't clamp the wheel properly, so buy M14×1.5 nuts that match your wheel and don't reuse the factory nuts on conical-seat wheels.
Center bore and hub rings.
The FL5 hub is 64.1mm, and most universal 5×120 wheels are bored to 72.56mm. Every setup below assumes hub-centric rings unless the wheel is bored to 64.1mm; use aluminum rings for track use.
Brembo brake clearance.
The factory Brembo front calipers need at least an 18″ wheel, and spoke shape matters as much as diameter, so confirm clearance for the specific wheel model. Big brake kits generally need 18″+ for 355mm rotors and 19″+ for 380mm.
Indirect TPMS — no sensors to transfer.
There's nothing to buy or move when you change wheels. After any wheel or tire change, recalibrate under Settings > Vehicle > TPMS Calibration.
FWD scrub radius and front fender liner.
Lower offsets add scrub radius and torque steer, which is why owners favor ET38–ET45 on a 9.5″ wheel for the street. Below ET38, or at 10–10.5″ widths, the tire can touch the front liner tab at full lock on lowered cars; bending the tab and adding mild negative camber are the usual fixes.
Square Setup
Most Popular
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET45 (Front and Rear)
Tires
265/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
3 community
2 vendor
The consensus FL5 setup. ET45 moves the wheel face about 15mm out from stock for a flush look without poke, and overall diameter stays within 0.2% of OEM, so the speedometer is unaffected. Documented at stock height with no rubbing or fender work, and vendors list it as a direct fit. A 275/35R18 on the same wheel is covered on its own card.
On documented buildsFirestone Firehawk Indy 500, Continental ExtremeContact DWS06, Falken Azenis RT660+
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET58 (Front and Rear)
Tires
275/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 community
1 vendor
An OEM+ setup built for SCCA Street class: an 18×9.5 at almost the factory offset, so the wheel sits where stock does while dropping to an 18″ tire. Vendors list it as a direct fit, and an owner build runs it on 275/35R18 track tires. A 265/35R18 is the narrower vendor option.
On documented buildsBridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET45 (Front and Rear)
Tires
255/40R18 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 vendor
The consensus wheel with a narrower, taller tire, and the go-to for mixed-climate daily driving or a winter set, since all-season and winter tires are much easier to find in 255/40R18. Overall diameter is about 3% over stock. Vendors list it; one owner runs a taller 255/45R18 winter tire on this wheel at stock height, which throws the speedometer off further.
Typical choicesMichelin CrossClimate 2, Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET45 (Front and Rear)
Tires
275/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
4 community
1 vendor
The consensus wheel with a wider 275/35R18 for more grip. It's documented on several owner builds, most at stock height, with no rubbing and a flush look, and vendors list it as the wider option at this offset with a little negative camber encouraged.
On documented buildsBFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S, Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
19×9.5 ET45 (Front and Rear)
Tires
265/30R19 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 community
1 vendor
For owners who want to keep the 19″ look and reuse their factory 265/30R19 tires. It's the same 15mm step out from stock as the 18″ consensus setup and the as-forged alternative to running 15mm spacers on the OEM wheel. Vendors list it as a direct fit, and an owner build runs it on Pilot Sport 4S; a 275/30R19 on the same wheel is also documented.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET45 (Front and Rear)
Tires
285/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 community
The maximum-grip version of the consensus wheel, for owners who want more front contact patch. It's documented on an owner build at stock height on Pilot Sport 4S with no rubbing and full steering lock. A 285 costs more than a 265 and adds about 2% to overall diameter, and lowered cars may see light liner contact under compression.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET38 (Front and Rear)
Tires
265/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
4 community
1 vendor
The consensus wheel with the offset dropped to ET38, a visible step past flush without moving to a 10″ wheel. Documented on several owner builds with no rubbing, including cars at stock height and on Eibach springs; a near-identical ET39 build runs on Swift springs. On lowered cars the 265 can touch the front liner tab at full lock; a bent tab plus mild camber solves it.
On documented buildsFalken Azenis RT615K+, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×10 ET40 (Front and Rear)
Tires
275/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
2 community
1 vendor
A true 10″ wheel that the FL5's wide fenders can take. Vendors list it with mild negative camber encouraged, and owners report no rubbing even on rough roads. ET40 is the documented offset for this width. A 265/35R18 on the same wheel is also documented, on H&R and Swift springs.
On documented buildsContinental ExtremeContact Sport 02
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×9.5 ET35 (Front and Rear)
Tires
265/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
2 community
1 vendor
The pokiest 18×9.5 option, for a show-focused street stance. Documented with no rubbing both at stock height and on H&R springs, and vendors list it as a popular fitment with mild negative camber encouraged. At ET35, torque steer becomes noticeable. A 275/35R18 has also been run at this offset.
On documented buildsFalken Azenis RT615K+, Lexani LXUHP-207
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
18×10.5 ET47 (Front and Rear)
Tires
275/35R18 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 community
1 vendor
The widest documented setup, for maximum front grip on track. The outer lip sits within about 1mm of the 18×10 ET40's, so it looks much the same from outside; the extra width goes inboard, about 13mm closer to the strut. Documented on Eibach springs, and vendors recommend negative camber. A 285/30R18 has also been run on this wheel with light modifications.
On documented buildsToyo Proxes RR
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
19×9.5 ET35 (Front and Rear)
Tires
265/30R19 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 vendor
An aggressive 19″ stance on the factory 265/30R19 tire size. Vendors list it with mild negative camber encouraged; expect to check liner clearance at full lock, especially on lowered cars.
Our Process
What happens when you build with FMB
The setups above are a starting point, not a final spec. Before anything is forged:
- FMB sanity check.
We check your configuration against your brake package and the ball-seat lug requirement, and compare it to documented FL5 builds. If it falls outside what we've seen work, we flag it before you commit.
- Manufacturer engineering verification.
Our manufacturing partner verifies backspace, caliper clearance for your brakes, and structural spec before production.
- Design render approval.
You see the final design and confirmed specs before any aluminum is touched.
Ride height, tires, and alignment are set on the car by your installer, so we can't verify them from our end. That's why the build form asks for your vehicle details.
Start your FL5 build →Common Questions
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What wheels and tires come on the FL5 Civic Type R from the factory?
Every US FL5 from 2023 to 2026 came on a 19×9.5 ET60 cast wheel with 265/30R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, the same size on all four corners. Honda also sells a Modulo forged wheel in the same size that's about 5.3 lbs lighter per corner.
What's the FL5's bolt pattern, center bore, and lug torque?
See the hub & hardware specs above: 5×120 bolt pattern, 64.1mm center bore, M14×1.5 lug nuts torqued to 94 lb-ft (127 Nm). The factory nuts are ball seat, not the 60° conical seat most aftermarket wheels use, and most universal 5×120 wheels have a 72.56mm bore that needs hub-centric rings.
What's the deal with ball-seat lug nuts on the Type R?
The FL5's lug nuts have a rounded (ball) seat, while most aftermarket wheels are machined for a 60° conical seat. If the two don't match, the wheel won't clamp fully against the hub, which is a real safety issue. Buy M14×1.5 lug nuts that match your wheel's seat, and keep the factory nuts with the factory wheels.
What's the minimum wheel diameter that clears the Brembo brakes?
18″ is the minimum for the factory Brembo four-piston front calipers. Spoke shape matters too, since a wheel with the right size and offset can still hit the caliper, so confirm clearance for the specific wheel model. With a big brake kit, plan on 18″+ for 355mm rotors and 19″+ for 380mm.
Why do most FL5 owners downsize from 19″ to 18″?
The OEM 265/30R19 is expensive and has few performance options. An 18×9.5 on 265/35R18 opens up the full 200-treadwear tire market, cuts cost and weight, adds sidewall, and stays within 0.2% of stock diameter. Owners who stay at 19″ usually do it for the look.
What aftermarket sizes fit at stock ride height?
18×9.5 ET45 on 265/35R18 is the bolt-on consensus, and a 275/35R18 fits cleanly at the same offset. Also documented at stock height: 18×9.5 ET38 on 265/35R18, 18×9.5 ET45 on 285/35R18, and the near-stock 18×9.5 ET58. The ET35 setups and the 10–10.5″ widths usually want some negative camber and sometimes liner work.
What's the difference between a flush and aggressive setup on the FL5?
Flush means the tire sits even with the fender; on the FL5 that's 18×9.5 ET45 or 18×10 ET40. Aggressive puts the wheel face past the fender line, using ET38 and lower on a 9.5″ wheel or wider wheels. On a front-drive car, aggressive setups add torque steer and usually need camber and liner work.
Can I use BMW or other universal 5×120 wheels on my Type R?
The bolt pattern matches, but you'll need hub-centric rings (72.56 to 64.1mm, aluminum for track use) and conical-seat M14×1.5 lug nuts. Check the offset too: many BMW wheels are built for rear-drive geometry and sit too far in or out on the Type R.
Does the FL5 have TPMS sensors I need to transfer to new wheels?
No. The FL5's TPMS works from wheel speeds rather than sensors, so there's nothing to buy or transfer. Recalibrate under Settings > Vehicle > TPMS Calibration after any wheel or tire change. It can't catch a slow leak that hits all four tires equally, so check pressures by hand now and then.
Is a staggered setup a good idea on the FL5?
No. The FL5 is front-wheel drive, so wider rear tires add nothing, and no staggered street setups are documented. Some time-attack cars run a reverse stagger (wider front, e.g. 18×10 front / 18×9.5 rear), but the community advises against it for street cars.
What winter wheel and tire setup works on the FL5?
An 18×9.5 ET45 wheel on a 255/40R18 winter tire, the same as the daily setup above. The narrower, taller tire works better in snow, and winter tires like the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 are easy to find in that size. A cast or flow-formed wheel is fine for a winter set.
Do I need wheel spacers on the FL5, and what size?
Only to adjust a wheel you already have; with new wheels, just order the right offset. A 10–15mm hub-centric spacer moves the factory ET60 wheel toward flush. Check thread engagement, because thin spacers on the factory pressed-in studs may not leave enough thread to torque safely, and re-torque to 94 lb-ft after a short drive.
Will FK8 or Integra Type S wheels fit my FL5?
Yes, they bolt on. The FK8, FK2, and Integra Type S (DE5) share the FL5's 5×120 pattern, 64.1mm bore, and ball-seat lugs. The FL5's body is wider than the FK8's, though, so an offset that sits flush on an FK8 will look slightly more tucked on an FL5.
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