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2003 Honda S2000 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Honda S2000

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

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Australia, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  2. 205/55R16 front + 225/50R16 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 front Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 rear
  3. 215/45R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Australia, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 215/45R17

Also listed: 215/45R17 + 245/40R17

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Trims sold in 2003
4
Generation
AP sold in 4 market versions

4 trims sold in 2003

Sold in 4 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Honda S2000 AP

1999–2009 4 trims

Australia

1 trim
S2000 2.0i 236 hp · I4 205/55R16 89W 2 fitments
Generation
AP · 1999–2009
Market
Australia
Power
236 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
front axis 70.1 mm rear axis 64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET65 · 5x114.3 · 70.164.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 89WRim 16x7.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x8.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi

How to read 89W: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET65 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Europe

1 trim
S2000 2.0i 237 hp · 2.0L I4 205/55R16 89W / 225/50R16 92W 2 fitments
Generation
AP · 1999–2009
Market
Europe
Power
237 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
front axis 70.1 mm rear axis 64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 70.164.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front205/55R16 89WRim 16x6.5 ET55 5x114.332 psi
Rear225/50R16 92WRim 16x7.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi
Front215/45R17 89WRim 17x7 ET55 5x114.332 psi
Rear245/40R17 92WRim 17x8.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi

How to read 89W: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

1 trim
S2000 2.0i (LA-AP1) 247 hp · I4 205/55R16 89V 2 fitments
Generation
AP · 1999–2009
Market
Japan
Power
247 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
front axis 70.1 mm rear axis 64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET65 · 5x114.3 · 70.164.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 89VRim 16x7.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x8.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET65 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
S2000 2.0i 240 hp · I4 205/55R16 89W / 225/50R16 92W 2 fitments
Generation
AP · 1999–2009
Market
USA
Power
240 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
front axis 70.1 mm rear axis 64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 70.164.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front205/55R16 89WRim 16x6.5 ET55 5x114.332 psi
Rear225/50R16 92WRim 16x7.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi
Front215/45R17 87WRim 17x7 ET55 5x114.332 psi
Rear245/40R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET65 5x114.332 psi

How to read 89W: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2003
4
Generation
AP sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (1999–2009)

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