It’s been little over a week since we took our delivery of the new Civic FL5 here at Tegiwa. In that time, we’ve been busy putting together a plan for modifications as well as choosing what alloy wheels we’ll be going for. We all know that upgrading your wheels can be a bit of a minefield when it comes to getting the right width and offset, so we thought we’d make this handy FL5 fitment guide to help you out!
Of course, if you’d like to see for yourself how different sized wheels will fit on the FL5, then you can do so by checking out our offset calculator, here!
OEM Wheels
The stock alloys on the FL5 are pretty wide as standard, especially for a factory wheel. The car utilises a square setup (the same dimensions on both axles) and the specs are as follows:
- 5×120 19″ x 9.5J ET60 64.1mm centre bore
- 12.1 kg per wheel
- 265/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
For those looking to take increase handling, comfort and overall driving dynamics then we’d suggest going for an 18″ wheel. This will also enable you to run a 35 or even a 40 profile side wall tyre which will certainly help improve ride quality.
From what we have seen the sweet spot for the 11th generation Type R is upwards of around ET45 on a 9.5J rim, so no arch work will be required. Remember, the lower the offset, more you increase the track width. For example, 9.5J ET50 is the equivalent of running a 10mm spacer.
If you go for a 10J wheel and run a 275 tyre then you’ll likely see rubbing on the outside and possibly on the inside too. Should you wish to go 10J upwards then you’ll likely need to roll the arches or adjust your suspension to suit. In this guide, we’ll be looking at direct fitments which are bolt-on solutions and won’t require any modifications.
19″ Options
2Forge allow you to spec your offset as required, although in case we wouldn’t recommend going lower than ET45. Similar in design to the OEM alloys, these ZF6’s weigh in at 3.1kg lighter than standard thanks to their flow-formed construction.
If you’re not too fussed about saving weight but just want to change the appearance of your FL5, then Bola CSR’s are perfect. Prices start from just under £300 (correct at the time of publishing), meaning they’re one of the best value alloys in this guide.
Enkei are a renowned Japanese wheel manufacturer so it’s easy to see why we’ve chosen to include them in this guide. An offset of ET45 means you’ll get a lovely flush fitment, whilst being able to use your standard tyres too!
OZ Racing Leggera alloys are fantastic choice if you’re into the twin 5 spoke design. These are available in silver or gloss black finish.
Who doesn’t love an Ultraleggera!? A timeless design that looks great on any car, OZ Racing Ultraleggera’s will require some fettling of the arches or suspension so that they don’t rub on your front wings. Alternatively, you could always sacrifice some grip and run a 255 wide tyre which could work.
Money no object? Look no further than the T-D6 from Titan 7. These are forged wheels so not only are they super strong, they’re also really light too. Drop to an 18″ TD-6 and you’ll save 3.3kg at each corner over the standard alloys too!
18″ Options
We previously ran a set of Apex EC-7’s on our old Civic FK8 and they looked absolutely mega! You can play it safe and get these wheels in ET58 or you can choose to really fill those arches out and go for some ET43’s.
WedsSport TC-105X are by far and away the lightest wheels that we have in this guide. Not only will they fill the arches nicely, but you’ll save nearly 17kg if you run a set of these over standard! These have to be the ultimate choice for those FL5 owners looking to maximise the performance of their car.
We love a 5 spoke wheel on the FL5, and as you can see Enkei TS-5’s suit it perfectly. Available in matte bronze or gloss black these wheels offer a nice weight saving over OEM too. 
Old meets new! Enkei’s NT03 have been around for ages and are a classic JDM wheel now. This is Enkei’s latest iteration of their classic design making them the most rigid yet. The iconic brace ring evenly distributes stresses on the spokes and help aid cornering and steering capabilities.
Alternatives
If you fancy an upgrade but don’t necessarily fancy anything aftermarket, then check out these Honda Modulo wheels. These were a factory optional extra for USDM cars and are also forged. With the exact specification as the standard wheels, these wheels are forged so weigh in at 2.425 kg’s lighter per wheel.
Maybe you just really like the OEM FL5 wheels but want to fill the arches out a bit more. Bolt a set of 15mm spacers to the hub and they’ll completely transform the appearance of your Type R. You can choose exactly how much width you’d like to add to the FL5’s track from 3mm to 20mm with a set of Apex 5×120 spacers, available here.
We obviously don’t wish this upon anyone but if you do damage one of your standard wheels on your brand new Civic Type R then we’ve got you covered with an OEM replacement from Honda. These are also a direct fit for the FK2 & FK8 which we’re sure will look awesome. Plus, we have replacement centre caps available too!
Accessories
When it comes to wheel accessories then we recommend installing a set of Muteki wheel nuts. Made from cold-forged steel, Muteki nuts are lighter, smaller and thinner and will ensure that they’ll keep them tight against your wheel.
If you’ve got this far then thanks for reading and if you’re still not sure what to go for or need a helping hand then please don’t hesitate to contact us!
