What size tire on ls mesh?
01-30-2006, 05:22 AM
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What size tire on ls mesh?
i have a pretty low eg on ls mesh rims. currently it has 205/55/15's which rub alot. what size tire should i be running? pics of tires on rim?
01-31-2006, 08:26 AM
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Re: What size tire on ls mesh? (BROKE.eg)
You need to get the proper size for your CAR, not just for the wheels.
Get 195/50-15 tires, which is the best match for your car. They have the same outer diameter as the stock 175/70-13 tires on your car, so they won't rub, and they will maintain the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer. The other sizes people mentioned here are TOO BIG for your car and you risk rubbing.
Here is a basic rule of thumb to prevent rubbing: Use tires that are no more than 20 mm wider than stock, and whose outer diameter is the same as stock, NOT bigger. (The diameter of 195/50-15 is 0.1 percent bigger than stock, 205/50-15 is 1.9 percent bigger, and 195/55-15 is 3.5 percent bigger.)
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Get 195/50-15 tires, which is the best match for your car. They have the same outer diameter as the stock 175/70-13 tires on your car, so they won't rub, and they will maintain the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer. The other sizes people mentioned here are TOO BIG for your car and you risk rubbing.
Here is a basic rule of thumb to prevent rubbing: Use tires that are no more than 20 mm wider than stock, and whose outer diameter is the same as stock, NOT bigger. (The diameter of 195/50-15 is 0.1 percent bigger than stock, 205/50-15 is 1.9 percent bigger, and 195/55-15 is 3.5 percent bigger.)
195/50-15
01-31-2006, 09:34 AM
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Re: What size tire on ls mesh? (nsxtasy)
205/50/15 works perfectly on lowered civics. My friend has a EG hatch with LS mesh and 205/50/15 and they never rub.
The actual tire profile will vary with brands though. My BFG Euro TA 205/40/16 rubbed on my lowered EG hatch, but my Dunlop FM-901's in 205/40/16 don't. You will be very happy with 205/50/15 though...
The actual tire profile will vary with brands though. My BFG Euro TA 205/40/16 rubbed on my lowered EG hatch, but my Dunlop FM-901's in 205/40/16 don't. You will be very happy with 205/50/15 though...
01-31-2006, 10:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vietjdmboi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since 195/50/15 is the proper size for eg's then would 195/55/15 be the proper size for integras?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, that's correct. 195/55-15 is the stock size for the upper Integra models and it is the matching outer diameter for 15" wheels on lower models that came with 185/65-14 stock.
205/50-15 can also be used on Integras without problems; it's 1.6 percent larger than the stock outer diameter.
Yes, that's correct. 195/55-15 is the stock size for the upper Integra models and it is the matching outer diameter for 15" wheels on lower models that came with 185/65-14 stock.
205/50-15 can also be used on Integras without problems; it's 1.6 percent larger than the stock outer diameter.
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01-31-2006, 01:25 PM
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We all know that the "proper" size from the manufacturer is not the only size that fits properly, and it's usually a compromise between performance, comfort & cost. I also know that Honda's factory instrumentation is not accurate with the OEM tire size, but instead the maximum tire size that fits that particular vehicle. This means that with larger diameter tires (than stock), your speedometer will actually be more accurate. I'm pretty sure they do this so the manufacture won't be sued for speeding tickets resulting in larger than stock tires being installed (maybe to slow people down in general too)...
On my crx my speedo read a couple mph higher than a road-side radar station. Once I switched to larger diameter tires, the speedo was dead on.
On my crx my speedo read a couple mph higher than a road-side radar station. Once I switched to larger diameter tires, the speedo was dead on.
01-31-2006, 01:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94eg! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We all know that the "proper" size from the manufacturer is not the only size that fits properly, and it's usually a compromise between performance, comfort & cost. I also know that Honda's factory instrumentation is not accurate with the OEM tire size, but instead the maximum tire size that fits that particular vehicle. This means that with larger diameter tires (than stock), your speedometer will actually be more accurate. I'm pretty sure they do this so the manufacture won't be sued for speeding tickets resulting in larger than stock tires being installed (maybe to slow people down in general too)...
On my crx my speedo read a couple mph higher than a road-side radar station. Once I switched to larger diameter tires, the speedo was dead on.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that makes absolutely no sense, why would a manufacturer be sued when you changed the specs, I think this is wishfull thinking at best. I give you 195/55/15 on yuor car, you decide to run 225/50/15, get a ticket and claim your speedo was off, Honda would laugh your *** all the way out of court after you paid the fee's for being dumb enough to try suing in the first place.
195/50/15 is still the right size, 205/50/15 is also great. If you do a calculation using one of the many online tire diameter calculators and it says when you are doing 65mph, your really doing 63.8, that means its close enough but your 1 and a but slower, or faster....common sense says, you know its off and watch it when your near police
On my crx my speedo read a couple mph higher than a road-side radar station. Once I switched to larger diameter tires, the speedo was dead on.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that makes absolutely no sense, why would a manufacturer be sued when you changed the specs, I think this is wishfull thinking at best. I give you 195/55/15 on yuor car, you decide to run 225/50/15, get a ticket and claim your speedo was off, Honda would laugh your *** all the way out of court after you paid the fee's for being dumb enough to try suing in the first place.
195/50/15 is still the right size, 205/50/15 is also great. If you do a calculation using one of the many online tire diameter calculators and it says when you are doing 65mph, your really doing 63.8, that means its close enough but your 1 and a but slower, or faster....common sense says, you know its off and watch it when your near police
01-31-2006, 03:05 PM
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Re: (94eg!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94eg! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I also know that Honda's factory instrumentation is not accurate with the OEM tire size</TD></TR></TABLE>
We've measured ours on our Honda and Acura cars (which are newer than yours) and it's been dead on every time.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94eg! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On my crx my speedo read a couple mph higher than a road-side radar station. Once I switched to larger diameter tires, the speedo was dead on.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's possible that part of the reason the speedo read high was because your old tires were worn. The difference in diameter between the tires that are worn down to the treadwear indicator bars, and the exact same tires that are brand new, is about 2 percent, and that difference is reflected in the accuracy of the speedometer and odometer.
We've measured ours on our Honda and Acura cars (which are newer than yours) and it's been dead on every time.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94eg! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On my crx my speedo read a couple mph higher than a road-side radar station. Once I switched to larger diameter tires, the speedo was dead on.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's possible that part of the reason the speedo read high was because your old tires were worn. The difference in diameter between the tires that are worn down to the treadwear indicator bars, and the exact same tires that are brand new, is about 2 percent, and that difference is reflected in the accuracy of the speedometer and odometer.
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