Recorded OEM specifications for the 2009 Honda Element, donor years with overlapping ranges, and a calculator to compare a selected wheel. Range overlap is not a guaranteed fit.
Baseline mounting dimensions used for interchange decisions.
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These are vehicle-year records whose recorded OEM ranges overlap this 2009 Honda Element. Overlap is not a guarantee that a specific wheel will install. Selected-wheel comparison is in the calculator below.
Evaluated 122 donor years. Listed 24 eligible overlaps (not all evaluated years are compatible). Showing all listed.
Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.
Approximate position vs the mid OEM package: outer change -3.68 mm, inner change -2.68 mm. This uses aggregated width/offset ranges, not a specific wheel.
Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.
Approximate position vs the mid OEM package: outer change -6.68 mm, inner change 0.33 mm. This uses aggregated width/offset ranges, not a specific wheel.
Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.
Approximate position vs the mid OEM package: outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm. This uses aggregated width/offset ranges, not a specific wheel.
Only years with evidence-based interchange relationships are listed. Adjacent years are not assumed compatible.
Compare a donor vehicle or custom wheel against this 2009 Honda Element. Use Compare in calculator on a donor row above to fill the donor side of this same calculator.
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2009 Honda Element
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The following specifications are the known OEM fitment values provided for the 2009 Honda Element. Equipment can vary by trim or market, so confirm the information on your vehicle and in the OEM service documentation before purchasing wheels or tires.
| Specification | Known value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| Center bore | 64.1 mm |
| Thread size | M12 x 1.5 |
| OEM rim diameter | 16 inches |
| OEM rim width | 6.5 inches |
| OEM wheel offset | ET45 |
| OEM backspacing | 5.02 inches |
| Known tire section width | 215 mm |
| Known tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Known tire rim diameter | 16 inches |
These values identify the supplied OEM wheel and tire reference. They do not by themselves confirm that every wheel with a 5x114.3 bolt pattern will fit. Wheel offset, center bore, brake clearance, lug-seat design, load rating, and tire clearance must also be checked.
Use the on-page calculator to compare a donor vehicle with your 2009 Honda Element. Select the donor vehicle under “Wheels from” and select the Honda Element under “Installed on.” The comparison helps identify differences in bolt pattern, center bore, wheel dimensions, offset, and tire sizing when the required specifications are available.
You can also use “Custom wheel size” to enter a proposed rim diameter, rim width, and offset. Use “Custom tire size” to enter the tire section width and aspect ratio. When you change the rim diameter, the calculator updates the tire diameter comparison, which helps you evaluate overall diameter changes.
A calculator result is a screening tool, not a substitute for a physical test fit or OEM verification. Confirm the exact wheel part number, brake clearance, lug hardware, load rating, and tire clearance before installation.
Plus sizing means fitting a larger wheel diameter with a lower-profile tire while attempting to maintain a similar overall tire diameter. It can change handling response, ride comfort, wheel damage risk, ground clearance, speedometer accuracy, and available tire choices.
No specific larger wheel or tire combination is confirmed here because compatible upgrade sizes were not provided. Enter any proposed custom wheel and tire dimensions in the calculator, then verify the result against the tire manufacturer's approved rim-width range and the wheel manufacturer's application data.
Do not select a tire solely by matching its overall diameter. The tire must also have suitable load capacity, speed rating, section width, rim compatibility, and clearance at full steering lock and suspension compression.
Useful equipment includes a calibrated torque wrench, a compatible socket, a tire pressure gauge, a tread-depth gauge, a hub and wheel cleaning brush, and a safe vehicle jack and jack stands. Use only lifting points and support procedures specified by Honda.
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What is the bolt pattern for the 2009 Honda Element?
The known bolt pattern is 5x114.3, meaning five studs on a 114.3 mm pitch circle diameter. Confirm the wheel's complete fitment, not just its bolt pattern.
What is the center bore for the 2009 Honda Element?
The known center bore is 64.1 mm. A wheel with a smaller center bore will not fit over the hub. A larger center bore may require properly sized hub-centric rings when specified by the wheel manufacturer.
What wheel size is listed for the 2009 Honda Element?
The supplied OEM reference is a 16 x 6.5 inch wheel with ET45 offset and 5.02 inches of backspacing. Confirm your vehicle's exact equipment before treating these values as final for a purchase.
What tire size information is known?
The provided tire reference is 215 mm section width, a 70 percent aspect ratio, and a 16 inch rim diameter. A complete tire designation, load index, and speed rating were not provided, so confirm those details from the vehicle placard, owner's manual, or OEM documentation.
Can I use wheels from another vehicle?
Possibly, but no donor vehicle list is confirmed here. Compare the donor wheel with the 2009 Honda Element in the on-page calculator, including bolt pattern, center bore, diameter, width, and offset. Then verify brake clearance, lug-seat compatibility, load rating, and physical clearance.
Are aftermarket wheels with a different offset safe?
A different offset changes the wheel's inner and outer position. It may cause contact with suspension parts or fenders and can affect steering and bearing loads. Use the calculator to compare the change, then confirm clearance with a physical test fit and the wheel manufacturer's application data.
Do I need hub-centric rings?
If an aftermarket wheel has a larger center bore, correctly sized hub-centric rings may help center the wheel during installation when approved by the wheel manufacturer. Rings do not correct a wrong bolt pattern, unsafe offset, inadequate load rating, or poor lug-seat match.
Where can I confirm the final fitment?
Check the vehicle door-jamb tire label, owner's manual, Honda service information, the wheel manufacturer's catalog, and the tire manufacturer's specifications. Use the calculator for comparison, but confirm all safety-critical dimensions before ordering or driving.
Wheel interchange depends on more than bolt pattern. Where data is available, this site compares recorded OEM values:
A normal wheel spacer does not change bolt pattern. Hub rings cannot enlarge a wheel bore that is smaller than the hub. Brake clearance and tire package fitment still require vehicle-specific checks when not confirmed in the dataset.
