How much wider does the Fender Molding Set for FL5 make the car?

Eight millimetres per side, so sixteen millimetres across the car. That is enough to bring a tyre back inside the arch when moving to a lower offset wheel, without the bodywork or certification implications of a widebody conversion. HKS describes the Fender Molding Set for FL5 as a subtle visual upgrade rather than a transformation.

Does it come painted?

No. HKS supplies the mouldings unpainted and states that painting is required separately. Colour matching a Type R paint code is bodyshop work, so factor that cost and the time off the road into the purchase rather than treating the part price as the whole cost.

Can I fit it to a car with the HKS side skirts?

Yes, but with one important caveat. The rear moulding in the Fender Molding Set for FL5 is a split design, and on a car already fitted with the HKS Body Kit side skirt you must install only the rear section and leave the front portion off. Fitting both will cause the two parts to foul.

Does it look right on a car with standard bodywork?

HKS designed it to. On a standard car the moulding reads as a factory fitment rather than an addition, which is unusual for an arch extension. On a car wearing the Body Kit TYPE-S it does more, tying the wider front and rear together into a single line down the side of the car.

What wheel sizes does it allow?

HKS shows the car on 19 x 10.0J wheels at inset 32 with a 5mm front spacer, against a factory wheel of 19 x 9.5J at inset 60. That is a substantial move outward. It also shows 19 x 9.5J at inset 45 on a car with standard aero, so the moulding suits a moderate change as well as an aggressive one.

How long does installation take?

HKS quotes approximately one hour for the set, which makes it one of the simpler exterior parts in the range. The split design at the front also means a scuffed section can be replaced later without removing the entire moulding, which matters on a part that sits close to kerbs.

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HKS Fender Molding Set for FL5 Honda Civic Type R

HKS’s Fender Molding Set for FL5 Honda Civic Type R exists because of a problem owners create for themselves: fit a wheel with a lower offset and the tyre starts to sit proud of the arch. Eight millimetres per side, sixteen across the car, is enough to bring that back under cover, and it does it while making the FL5 look wider rather than patched. HKS designed both the front and rear pieces as split mouldings, which makes maintenance easier at the front and, at the rear, lets the same part work on a standard car or one already wearing the HKS Body Kit. On a stock car the finish reads as factory; with the Body Kit TYPE-S it completes the shape.

Design and Performance

The point of the Fender Molding Set for FL5 is wheel fitment freedom. HKS photographs the car two ways, on 19 x 9.5J wheels at inset 45 with standard aero and on 19 x 10.0J at inset 32 with a 5mm front spacer alongside the Body Kit TYPE-S, and in both cases the moulding is what keeps the tyre legally and visually inside the arch. The front piece splits between bumper and fender so a damaged section can be replaced without pulling the whole assembly. The rear piece splits too, and that split is what makes it compatible with the HKS side skirt.

Features

The Fender Molding Set for FL5 adds 8mm per side, 16mm across the car, for a wider stance without a widebody conversion
Controls tyre overhang when moving to wheels with a lower offset
Split front design between bumper and fender for easier maintenance
Split rear design compatible with both standard cars and HKS Body Kit cars
The Fender Molding Set for FL5 looks factory on a standard car and completes the line on a Body Kit TYPE-S car
Level-1 install difficulty at approximately one hour

Specifications

Width added: 8mm per side, 16mm overall
Coverage: front and rear, both sides
Reference wheel with Body Kit TYPE-S: 19 x 10.0J, 5-120, inset 32, with a 5mm front spacer
Reference wheel on standard aero: 19 x 9.5J, 5-120, inset 45 (factory wheel is 19 x 9.5J, 5-120, inset 60)
Product weight: 1.8kg
Installation time: approximately 1 hour

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FL5 | 2023-present | K20C

Notes

Painting is required separately. HKS supplies these mouldings unpainted, so budget for bodyshop time and colour matching on top of the part price.
Sold as a complete set covering front and rear, both sides
If your car has the HKS Side Skirt Set for FL5 Honda Civic Type R 53004-AH002, do not fit the front portion of the split rear moulding. Install the rear section only, or the two parts will foul.
Designed alongside the full HKS Body Kit TYPE-S range for the FL5, including the HKS Type-S Dry Carbon Rear Wing for FL5 Honda Civic Type R 53004-AH006
HKS notes the moulding is compatible with both standard vehicles and Body Kit TYPE-S equipped vehicles, so it does not commit you to the rest of the kit
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much wider does the Fender Molding Set for FL5 make the car? Eight millimetres per side, so sixteen millimetres across the car. That is enough to bring a tyre back inside the arch when moving to a lower offset wheel, without the bodywork or certification implications of a widebody conversion. HKS describes the Fender Molding Set for FL5 as a subtle visual upgrade rather than a transformation.
Does it come painted? No. HKS supplies the mouldings unpainted and states that painting is required separately. Colour matching a Type R paint code is bodyshop work, so factor that cost and the time off the road into the purchase rather than treating the part price as the whole cost.
Can I fit it to a car with the HKS side skirts? Yes, but with one important caveat. The rear moulding in the Fender Molding Set for FL5 is a split design, and on a car already fitted with the HKS Body Kit side skirt you must install only the rear section and leave the front portion off. Fitting both will cause the two parts to foul.
Does it look right on a car with standard bodywork? HKS designed it to. On a standard car the moulding reads as a factory fitment rather than an addition, which is unusual for an arch extension. On a car wearing the Body Kit TYPE-S it does more, tying the wider front and rear together into a single line down the side of the car.
What wheel sizes does it allow? HKS shows the car on 19 x 10.0J wheels at inset 32 with a 5mm front spacer, against a factory wheel of 19 x 9.5J at inset 60. That is a substantial move outward. It also shows 19 x 9.5J at inset 45 on a car with standard aero, so the moulding suits a moderate change as well as an aggressive one.
How long does installation take? HKS quotes approximately one hour for the set, which makes it one of the simpler exterior parts in the range. The split design at the front also means a scuffed section can be replaced later without removing the entire moulding, which matters on a part that sits close to kerbs.

About HKS

HKS is a Japanese performance engineering brand founded in 1973 and headquartered in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, with a long-standing reputation for developing high-quality aftermarket parts and motorsport-proven technology for enthusiast and professional applications. Known for innovations in turbocharging and engine performance, HKS produces a broad range of components including exhaust systems, turbo kits, electronics / engine management, and suspension solutions, with product development heavily influenced by decades of involvement in racing disciplines such as circuit time attack, drag, and drifting.

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