EKRon

Hi, I am new here. I have some queries to ask about changing rims.

Currently I am using 15x6.5 +45 4x100PCD Honda rims . Planning to change to a set of Rota Slipstream with profile 15x7 +40 4x100PCD.

1) If I change to this rim, can I still use my existing tire with profile 195/55/R15 on the new rims?

2) If I change to this rim, will it rub my fender when doing turning?

Thanks in advance everyone

gabebauman

Yes...those rims will fit fine. I suggest you use a 205/50/15 tire though.

EKRon

Hi gabebauman,

Thanks alot for replying. Makes me feel more at ease because I an about to order the rims from Rota.
As for the tires, will they fit into the 15x7 rims because the tires are fairly new. I just changed them in Feb. So, I was hoping that I can used up this set of tires and then get a set of 205/50/15 tire for the next change.

Ur car is very nicely done up.





Modified by EKRon at 11:47 PM 7/20/2006

nsxtasy

Most 195/55-15 tires are approved for rims that are 5.5-7.0 inches wide, so yes, you can use them. They might appear a bit "stretched" on the rim.

gabebauman

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ecahatch

answer to your question is yes, it will work.


i ran 195/50/15, 195/55/15 and 205/50/15 on 15x7 wheels. never had a problem...

195/55/15 was the best to me...seeing that i don't "slam" my car all the way to the ground like most people do.

EKRon

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IC...Thanks alot nsxtasy

EKRon

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i ran 195/50/15, 195/55/15 and 205/50/15 on 15x7 wheels. never had a problem...

195/55/15 was the best to me...seeing that i don't "slam" my car all the way to the ground like most people do.

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Thanks alot too, ECAhatch. Hmm, my car is pretty low. Anyway, I will just test it out and see how the tires is going to take it.

Thanks to everyone who reply in this thread once again.

ecahatch

do you have pics of how low it is?

the offset on all my 15x7" wheels were 35, meaning they stuck out more...so there is a higher risk of rubbing.

since you will be running 45 offset, should be no worries

EKRon

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ECAhatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you have pics of how low it is?

the offset on all my 15x7" wheels were 35, meaning they stuck out more...so there is a higher risk of rubbing.

since you will be running 45 offset, should be no worries
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Hi ECAhatch,

I will be running 15x7" +40 offset actually.
I have attached a pic of my car:

ecahatch

nice nice...that looks like a decent drop, not too low. so i think you should be fine...

i can post some pics up for u, of my 15x7's on 195/50/15 and 195/55/15...

just let me know

EKRon

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i can post some pics up for u, of my 15x7's on 195/50/15 and 195/55/15...

just let me know </TD></TR></TABLE>


Hi ECAhatch, pls do so...Look forward to see ur pics soon.