If you’re looking for fitment advice for your 2018 - 2021 FK8 Honda Civic Type-R, you’ve come to the right place. Our Civic Type-R Fitment Guide contains tailored information for a wide range of wheel and tire setups specific to the Type-R. With fitments ranging from our high offset 18x9.5” ET58 to our aggressive 18x10.5” ET47 and everything in-between, we’re certain that our FK8 Civic Type-R fitment guide has a solution for you. As enthusiasts ourselves, we’re mindful of the unique needs that each chassis presents when attempting to optimize wheel fitment and this vehicle is no exception. We have optimized our Honda Civic Type-R wheel fitments with scrub radius and minimizing torque steer in mind. All of our Civic Type-R wheels are designed to clear the factory Brembo brakes and many aftermarket big brake kits. Our FK8 Civic Type-R Fitment Guide goes into great detail on exactly what modifications are needed to achieve the exact fitment you’re looking for. We have a wide variety of strong, lightweight wheel designs to choose from. If you’re interested in Forged wheels, check out our VS-5RS and SM-10RS. Flow Formed Wheels? Check out our classic EC-7. If you’re looking for FL5 Civic Type-R fitment notes, check out our Honda FL5 Civic Type R Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide!
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.
Important:
- Some of our wheels use a center bore of 72.56mm and 67.1mm. Hubcentric rings are needed to center the wheels properly on the Civic's 64.1mm hub. Additionally, the Civic Type-R compatible wheels require aftermarket lug-nuts with a 60° tapered seat.
Available Wheel Designs
Forged Designs
OEM+ Wheel Fitment
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for FK8 Civic Type-R owners enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications to the factory suspension or alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!
While these wheel fitments can be used for track days and AutoX, performance will be left on the table. Drivers that prioritize performance should review our Performance Street & Track and/or Hardcore Track & Race sections below.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x8.5” ET35
- Available in EC-7, FL-5, SM-10, VS-5RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-18
- Direct Fit
- Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-18
- Direct Fit
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x8.5” ET35
- Available in ARC-8, EC-7, FL-5, SM-10
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/35-19
- Direct Fit
Aggressive Street Wheel Fitment
Aggressive fitments focused on appearance
Ideal for the driver who wants to fill out the wheel wells with the widest possible rubber and/or perfectly flush offsets. These fitments are sometimes direct bolt-on, but often times require small spacers, negative camber, or rolled fenders for the sake of dialing in the perfect blend of function and form.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5 ET35
- Available in VS-5
- Popular Fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/35-18
- Negative camber is typically recommended
- Fender modification may be required
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x9.5 ET35
- Available in VS-5
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/30-19
- Negative camber is typically recommended
Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
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Honda Civic Type-R FK8
Honda Civic Type-R FK8
Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for Civic Type-R owners looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented Summer tires or track oriented R-compounds.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5 ET45
- Available in VS-5RS, ML-10RT
- Popular Fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/35-18
- Direct Fit
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
- Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5 ET43
- Available in EC-7
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/35-18
- Direct Fit
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
- Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5” ET53
- Available in SM-10RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/35-18
- Direct Fit
- Wider Alternative: 275/35-18
- Direct Fit
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5” ET58
- Available in VS-5, EC-7
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/35-18
- Direct Fit
- Wider Alternative: 275/35-18
- Direct Fit
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x9.5 ET45
- Available in VS-5RS, ML-10RT
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: 265/30-19
- Direct Fit
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/30-19
- Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds
Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment
Track focused fitments that require significant modifications
Honda Civic Type-R FK8
These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x10.5” ET47
- Available in VS-5RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
- A minimum of approximately - 2.5º of camber is required up front, and approximately -2º in the rear depending on vehicle ride height and tire model.
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 285/30-18
- A mild increase in negative camber is typically required
Additional Resources
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.
Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me?
Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article The Positives of Negative Camber.