1981 Honda Prelude Wheels & Rims
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Your 1981 Honda Prelude Base model comes equipped with thirteen-inch wheels from the factory, rolling on a four-by-one-hundred bolt pattern that opens up genuine customization potential. ThreePiece.us stocks premium wheels purpose-built to fit your Prelude, with every fitment verified to bolt on perfectly. We ship free to the lower 48 states.
Upgrading from your stock thirteen-by-five setup is straightforward with options spanning thirteen through seventeen inches across brands like Enkei, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, and more. Whether chasing a subtle refinement or dramatic aesthetic transformation, our curated selection ensures you'll find the perfect match for your classic Honda. Every wheel ships free.
1981 Honda Prelude Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1981 Honda Prelude accepts a 4x100 bolt pattern and rolls on a stock 13x5 wheel with a 45mm offset. You can upgrade through a range of compatible sizes—from 13x5 and 13x5.5 to larger options like 15x6.5, 16x7, or even 17x7—giving you flexibility for the look and performance you want without staggered fitment considerations.
Since only 4x100 bolts will fit your Prelude, verify any wheel you choose matches this pattern precisely. The hub-centric bore measures 56.1mm; if a wheel's center bore exceeds this, use hub-centric rings to ensure a proper fit. Avoid wheels that push too wide or too aggressive on offset, as the 1981 chassis has limited clearance and aggressive fitment risks contact with fenders or suspension components.
Every wheel we stock for your Prelude is guaranteed to bolt on and ships free across the lower 48 states. Check out our in-stock selection from Enkei, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, Heritage Wheel, and others—all verified to fit your classic Honda perfectly.
1981 Honda Prelude Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 4x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 56.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 13x5 wheels at a +45 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1981 Honda Prelude Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13x5 | +35 to +45 | 175/70R13 | — |
| 13x5.5 | +35 to +45 | 175/70R13 | — |
| 14x5.5 | +35 to +45 | 185/60R14 | — |
| 13x6 | +35 to +45 | 175/70R13 | — |
| 14x6 | +35 to +45 | 185/60R14 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 195/50R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 195/45R16 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +45 | 195/50R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +45 | 195/45R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +42 | 215/35R17 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Honda Prelude
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion, Equip, CR Kiwami
- Volk Racing — TE37, CE28, ZE40
- SSR — Professor, Formula, GTX
- Gram Lights — 57CR, 57DR, 57Xtreme
- Enkei — RPF1, NT03, PF01
- Aodhan — DS02, AH02, AFF7
- WedsSport — SA-72R, TC105X
Complete Your 1981 Honda Prelude Build
- Honda Prelude coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Honda Prelude exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Honda Prelude suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Honda Prelude brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers