Honda 5th Gen Prelude BB6 wheel specs and setup guide

Honda 5th Gen Prelude BB6 Fitment Guide

Use this Honda 5th Gen Prelude BB6 fitment guide to compare front and rear wheel specs, tire sizes, clearance modification, and fitment types before choosing a setup.

1996-2001 | 5x114.3 | 64.1mm

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Quick answer

What is the best 5th Gen Prelude BB6 fitment?

A popular Honda 5th Gen Prelude BB6 setup is 17x9 ET35 front with 235/45 tires and 17x9 ET35 rear with 235/45 tires. This is categorized as Flush/Aggressive Fitment; review the full table for the rest of the front and rear combinations people have run.

Wheel specs

5th Gen Prelude BB6 Wheel Specs

Start with the factory specs before comparing aftermarket 5th Gen Prelude BB6 wheel fitment.

Years1996-2001
Bolt Pattern5x114.3
Center Bore64.1mm
HardwareM12x1.5

Chassis context

How to Read This 5th Gen Prelude BB6 Fitment Guide

This guide covers popular fitment setups for the Honda 5th Gen Prelude BB6. It focuses on the key fitment details: fitment type, front wheel, rear wheel, front tire, rear tire, and listed clearance modification.

The fitment type is treated as the primary category. Featured setups are shown first, followed by a broader table of popular combinations people have run.

Popular setups

These 5th Gen Prelude BB6 fitment setups combine the vehicle-specific fitment data with the proven fitment recommendations.

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Front Setup17x9 ET35235/45
Rear Setup17x9 ET35235/45

Popular setup for this chassis.

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Front Setup17x9 ET25205/40
Rear Setup17x9 ET25205/40

Popular setup for this chassis.

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Front Setup17x9 ET22215/40
Rear Setup17x9 ET22215/40

Popular setup for this chassis.

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Front Setup18x9 ET15215/35
Rear Setup18x10.5 ET15255/35

Popular setup for this chassis.

Fitment type options

Popular 5th Gen Prelude BB6 Fitments People Have Run

These setups are organized by fitment type. Front and rear specs are shown together because the setup works as a full pair, even when the fitment is square.

Fitment TypeFrontRear
Flush/Aggressive Fitment17x9 ET35235/4517x9 ET35235/45
Flush/Aggressive Fitment17x9 ET25205/4017x9 ET25205/40
Flush/Aggressive Fitment17x9 ET22215/4017x9 ET22215/40
Flush/Aggressive Fitment18x9 ET15215/3518x10.5 ET15255/35
Flush/Aggressive Fitment18x9.5 ET12215/3518x10.5 ET15215/35
OEM+ Fitment17x8 ET38225/4017x8 ET38225/40
OEM+ Fitment17x8.5 ET30225/4017x8.5 ET30225/40

Aftermarket range

5th Gen Prelude BB6 Fitment Range

Common widths8-10.5 inches across popular setups
Offset rangeET12-ET38 across popular setups
Popular tires235/45, 205/40, 215/40, 215/35, 255/35, 225/40

Fitment notes

What to Know Before Buying 5th Gen Prelude BB6 Wheels

Fitment Type Comes First

These setups are organized by fitment type, including Flush/Aggressive Fitment, OEM+ Fitment. Use that label to separate practical setups from aggressive, track, winter, or drag-oriented combinations.

Front and Rear Specs Stay Together

Each setup is shown as a full front/rear pair. Even square fitments keep separate front and rear fields so you can verify tire sizing, offsets, spacers, and clearance together.

Buyer notes

5th Gen Prelude BB6 Fitment Tips

  • Start with the featured setups when available.
  • Compare front and rear tire sizes together before assuming a setup is square.
  • Treat low-offset aggressive rows as setup examples, not guaranteed direct bolt-ons.
  • Use the fitment calculator to compare poke, inset, and tire diameter against your current wheels.

FAQ

5th Gen Prelude BB6 Fitment Guide Questions

What is the best 5th Gen Prelude BB6 fitment?

Start with the featured setups and choose based on your fitment goal. One featured setup is 17x9 ET35 front and 17x9 ET35 rear, but the best setup depends on the fitment type you want.

Does this 5th Gen Prelude BB6 guide show front and rear fitment separately?

Yes. Every setup keeps the front and rear wheel and tire specs together, even when the setup is square.

Are all 5th Gen Prelude BB6 fitments direct bolt-on?

No. The fitment type, clearance notes, and fitment type should be reviewed before assuming a setup is direct bolt-on.

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