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2003 Honda Civic tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Honda Civic

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 195/60R15 Best-rated standard on 11 trims · optional on 10 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15
  2. 185/70R14 Best-rated standard on 10 trims · Japan, USA, Europe
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  3. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 21 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15

Also listed: 205/50R16 195/55R16 205/45R17 195/65R15 205/55R16

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Trims sold in 2003
22
Generation
VII (ES, EP, EM, EU) sold in 3 market versions

22 trims sold in 2003

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Honda Civic VII (ES, EP, EM, EU)

2000–2004 22 trims

Europe

8 trims
Civic 1.3 i-DSI 89 hp · 1.33L LDA1 I4 · Hybrid 195/60R15 88H 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Europe
Power
89 hp
Engine
1.33L LDA1 I4, Hybrid
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 88HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/45R17 88VRim 17x7 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.4i +4 variants 89 hp · 1.4L D14Z I4 195/60R15 88H 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.5i, 1.6i, 1.7 CTDi, 2.0i

Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Europe
Power
89 hp
Engine
1.4L D14Z I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/45R17 88VRim 17x7 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.5i 103 hp · 1.5L D15Y I4 185/70R14 88S 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.5L D15Y I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R14 88SRim 14x5.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88S: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.7i 129 hp · 1.7L D17A I4 185/65R15 88H 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Europe
Power
129 hp
Engine
1.7L D17A I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/45R17 88VRim 17x7 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

8 trims
Civic 1.3 i-DSI (ZA-ES9) 84 hp · 1.33L LDA1 I4 · Hybrid 185/70R14 88S 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Japan
Power
84 hp
Engine
1.33L LDA1 I4, Hybrid
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R14 88SRim 14x5.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88S: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.5i (LA-EU1) +3 variants 103 hp · 1.5L D15B I4 185/70R14 88S 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.5i (LA-EU2), 1.5i (UA-EU1), 1.7i (UN-EN2)

Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Japan
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.5L D15B I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R14 88SRim 14x5.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88S: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.7i (LA-EU3) +2 variants 129 hp · 1.7L D17A I4 195/60R15 88H 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.7i (LA-EU4), 1.7i (UA-EU3)

Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
Japan
Power
129 hp
Engine
1.7L D17A I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/45R17 88VRim 17x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

6 trims
Civic 1.3 i-DSI +1 variant 93 hp · 1.3L LDA1 I4 · Hybrid 185/70R14 87S 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.7i

Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
USA
Power
93 hp
Engine
1.3L LDA1 I4, Hybrid
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R14 87SRim 14x5.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
195/60R15 87HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
185/65R15 86HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 87S: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.7i 100 hp · 1.7L D17A I4 Natural · Gas 185/70R14 87S 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
USA
Power
100 hp
Engine
1.7L D17A I4 Natural, Gas
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R14 87SRim 14x5.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
185/65R15 86HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/60R15 87HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 87S: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.7i 127 hp · 1.7L D17A I4 195/60R15 87H 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
USA
Power
127 hp
Engine
1.7L D17A I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 87HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
185/65R15 86HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/45R17 88VRim 17x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 1.7i 117 hp · 1.7L D17A I4 185/70R14 87S 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
USA
Power
117 hp
Engine
1.7L D17A I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R14 87SRim 14x5.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
185/65R15 86HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/60R15 87HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 87S: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Civic 2.0i 160 hp · 2.0L K20A3 I4 195/60R15 88V 5 fitments
Generation
ES/EP/EM/EU · 2000–2004
Market
USA
Power
160 hp
Engine
2.0L K20A3 I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
185/65R15 86HRim 15x6 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/55R16 89VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/45R17 88VRim 17x7 ET45 4x10033 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2003
22
Generation
VII (ES, EP, EM, EU) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2026)

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