GOOD of BAD Tires????? 195-45-15
01-20-2004, 07:53 PM
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GOOD or BAD Tires????? 195-45-15
Hey guys, are these good tires to put on my SI rims?
The brand is Kumho Ecsta....
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Should I get the Kumho Ecsta 712's in size 195-50-15
Which one gives you less noise? My car is slammed so, What are some good suggestions? BTW... IT DOESN"T RUB RIGHT NOW...(I have some Kumho's 195-55-15)
Thanks....
Whats a Good place to buy tires besides Discount?
The brand is Kumho Ecsta....
OR
Should I get the Kumho Ecsta 712's in size 195-50-15
Which one gives you less noise? My car is slammed so, What are some good suggestions? BTW... IT DOESN"T RUB RIGHT NOW...(I have some Kumho's 195-55-15)
Thanks....
Whats a Good place to buy tires besides Discount?
01-20-2004, 08:05 PM
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195/45/15 will give you an even harsher ride than you currently have. Not to mention, it's going to throw the speedo off even more.
I'd stick with the 195/50/15 or better yet, go back to the stock Si size.
I'd stick with the 195/50/15 or better yet, go back to the stock Si size.
01-21-2004, 05:48 AM
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Nobody comes close to the customer satisfaction that TireRack has, I'd stick with a proven winner even if it is a few bucks more.
You can also check http://www.vulcantire.com
You can also check http://www.vulcantire.com
01-21-2004, 05:55 AM
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Re: (B18CBungy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CBungy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">either one will work. I have a set of 50s that I'm gonna throw on my civic pretty soon.</TD></TR></TABLE>
me too but mine are toyo's ... anyways
good luck
me too but mine are toyo's ... anyways
good luck
01-21-2004, 05:58 AM
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I'd go with the 50s myself, I have a set on mine and I love em, and besides that, since the speedo is off, you never think that you're going as fast as you think, it helps when avoiding tickets 
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01-21-2004, 06:50 AM
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Re: (beatercivic)
Get the right sized tire for your ride... 195/55/15. I don't see any reason to run 195/50/15. Only thing that you will accomplish is giving yourself a harsher ride.
01-21-2004, 07:14 AM
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Re: GOOD or BAD Tires????? 195-45-15 (99SlammedCivic)
i have 195/50 on my SI rims and they suck ***...can't wait til i need new ones to get some 195/55..theres alot of road noise and the ride sucks...only reason i have then is because they came on the SI rims when i bought them
01-21-2004, 04:40 PM
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45 = harsh ride but looks cool, better acceleration, bad fuel economy.
50 = best compromise of both.
55 = looks ugly, good ride, good fuel economy, crap acceration
50 = best compromise of both.
55 = looks ugly, good ride, good fuel economy, crap acceration
01-22-2004, 10:41 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99SlammedCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok, for those of you that have the 195-50-15, is the ride rough?</TD></TR></TABLE>
on a smooth road they are fine
They aren't exactly rough otherwise, but you definately feel more of the road.
on a smooth road they are fine
They aren't exactly rough otherwise, but you definately feel more of the road.
01-22-2004, 12:44 PM
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Re: (dvsef)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dvsef »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50-15 </TD></TR></TABLE>
that gets my vote... pretty dang close to stock 195/55-15 in diameter, and just a bit wider
</TD></TR></TABLE>that gets my vote... pretty dang close to stock 195/55-15 in diameter, and just a bit wider
01-22-2004, 12:57 PM
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Re: (dvsef)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dvsef »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50-15 </TD></TR></TABLE>
Azenis 205/50-15
</TD></TR></TABLE>Azenis 205/50-15
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