On the 11th-gen Civic this is about as simple as a job gets: 19 mm lug nuts, five studs per corner, 80 ft-lb, and clearly marked pinch-weld notches for the jack. A low-profile floor jack helps on the Si and Type R, but a standard 2-ton unit with a slotted rubber pad clears fine on LX, Sport, EX and Touring.
The part people get wrong is TPMS. Honda uses an indirect system that compares wheel speeds instead of pressure sensors, so moving tires around and re-setting pressures confuses it until you run TPMS Calibration from the touchscreen (Settings > Vehicle > TPMS Calibration). The second most common mistake is an impact gun on the lug nuts — that's how you end up with warped rotors and a steering-wheel shimmy you'll blame on the tires.
| Item | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire pressure gauge Digital or dial, 0-60 psi Check and set all four tires to spec before and after rotation. | Required | shop |
| Breaker bar or 1/2 in ratchet 1/2 in drive, 18-24 in Crack the lug nuts loose while the wheels are still on the ground. | Required | shop |
| Lug nut socket 19 mm thin-wall 6-point, 1/2 in drive Fits the factory 11th-gen Civic lug nuts without marring alloy wheels. | Required | shop |
| Floor jack 2 ton minimum, low-profile preferred Lifts the car at the pinch-weld jack points; low-profile helps on Si/Type R. | Required | shop |
| Jack stands 2 ton pair, minimum two (four is better) Supports the car safely once lifted; never work under a jack alone. | Safety | shop |
| Pinch weld jack pad Slotted rubber puck for pinch weld Protects the Civic's pinch-weld seam and notch from crushing. | Recommended | shop |
| Wheel chocks Rubber or plastic pair Blocks the wheels still on the ground before lifting. | Safety | shop |
| Torque wrench 1/2 in drive, 30-150 ft-lb click type Sets lug nuts to the 80 ft-lb spec in a star pattern. | Required | shop |
| Wire brush Small hand brush Cleans rust and debris off the hub face so the wheel seats flat. | Recommended | shop |
| Anti-seize or brake grease Thin film on hub centering flange only Prevents the wheel from seizing to the aluminum hub ring; keep it off studs and mating face. | Consumables | shop |
| Tread depth gauge 0-1 in / 0-25 mm Records wear per corner so you can spot alignment or pressure problems. | Recommended | shop |
| Tire inflator / compressor 12 V or shop air with chuck Resets each tire to placard pressure after the rotation. | Recommended | shop |
| Torx bit / trim tool Plastic pry tool; Type R wheel center caps Only needed if you remove center caps or the Si/Type R wheel trim. | Recommended | shop |
| Chalk or paint marker Tire crayon Marks each wheel's original position so you don't lose track of the pattern. | Consumables | shop |
| Nitrile gloves Disposable Keeps brake dust off your hands. | Safety | shop |
Tool sizes are identical across the 1.5L turbo, 2.0L K20C2, and the 2.0L turbo K20C1 in the Type R: 19 mm lug nuts, 5x114.3, 80 ft-lb. The only practical differences are ride height and wheel size — Si (18 in) and Type R (19 in, 265/30 tires) sit lower and are easier to get under with a low-profile jack, and their performance tires are more likely to be directional, which restricts you to a same-side front-to-rear swap.
| Wheel lug nuts (all 11th-gen Civic trims, 5x114.3) | 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) |
| Spare/temporary wheel lug nuts (where a spare is fitted) | 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) |
The 19 mm lug nut size, 5x114.3 bolt pattern, and 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) lug torque are standard across the 11th-gen Civic line including Si and Type R; double-check your door-jamb placard for pressures and the sidewall for directional tires, and verify torque in the service manual if you have aftermarket wheels or conical-seat nuts.
19 mm, and a thin-wall 6-point socket is best so you don't scuff the wheel's lug pockets. The bolt pattern is 5x114.3 with five nuts per wheel on every trim, including Si and Type R.
80 ft-lb (108 Nm), tightened in a star pattern with the wheel just loaded on the ground. Retorque after about 50-100 miles, especially if you used aftermarket wheels or new nuts.
Yes. The Civic uses indirect, ABS-based TPMS, so after setting pressures go to HOME > Settings > Vehicle > TPMS Calibration > Calibrate on the touchscreen. The system finishes learning after several miles of steady driving.
For standard non-directional tires, use the rearward cross: fronts move straight back, rears cross to the opposite front. If your Si or Type R tires have a directional arrow on the sidewall, only swap front-to-rear on the same side.