drewbie

Well I recently got some 2000 Integra LS mesh wheels (15x6) for my civic.

The tires on there are good all season directional tires, but they are too big.

They are 195/60r/15s and are really a 205 width.

Anyway, the 60 is way too tall and looks bad and rubs.


I want to run a 50 series profile or less.

So, what tire should I get? Oh yeah, I don't really want to get azenis, because Iv'e already had them and want something different. They are at least 2 lbs heavier than most tires too.

I really like how these tires look.




Proxes T1s.

they come in a lot of sizes. Id like to get a 215/45/15 but anyone think the profile is too small?

I also like the proxes 4. They are cheaper and last longer.

Is a 225 too wide?
or should I just run a 205 width, are 215.

tallblondkid

if your running a 15inch wheel on a teg, the tires should be 205/50, or 195/55

im sure the 215/ 45 would be alright, i dunno if they r too big for the wheels though, they are pretty narrow,

and what r u talking about a 195 really being 205... and 205 really being 215

Jowee

205/50/15 Kumho 712s. I've had them on all my cars for daily tires and they're great for wet, rain, dry and race. They're dirt cheap from http://www.tirerack.com . If you don't feel like paying shipping, print the page off and have discount tire match their price.

drewbie

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tallblondkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your running a 15inch wheel on a teg, the tires should be 205/50, or 195/55

im sure the 215/ 45 would be alright, i dunno if they r too big for the wheels though, they are pretty narrow,

and what r u talking about a 195 really being 205... and 205 really being 215

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the tire is actually wider than a 195. Its about an inch wider than my 195 azenis

vtecpoweredsol

just get the falken azenis, most of em are on discount now anyways... cuz the new 1s are comin out soon, who cares if uve had em b4... theyre badass

mulletov

get 195/50/15 yokohama avs es100, has that tread ur looking for

AP1 John

205/50/15

drewbie

anyone think 45 profile is to short?

tallblondkid

it wouldnt be short if its a 215, but i would really suggest 205/50... and i second the yoko avs es100

ABK

ES100

great grip and good on rain.

I Am Si Guy

I have 205/50/15 Toyo Proxes 4 on my hatch. I like them and they have a nice tread pattern. Its a quiet tire too, you dont hear too much of the road. If you have a hatch, the 215's wont fit on the rear cuz it will rub. You would have to get wheel spacers.

jdmjade

I would run a 205/50 size tire. I like ES100, good tire or the Dunlop FM901.
The Toyo Proxes T1S are good tires too. Basically looking at price at the end. Also tire wear.

hayabusa160

those are killer tires. i know two people who had them both loved how much grip they had.
one was a 300whp mr2
other was an 01 accord on 18inch volks

AnToNy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mulletov &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get 195/50/15 yokohama avs es100, has that tread ur looking for</TD></TR></TABLE>

Great tire. Same design and great in cold, wet, or dry weather.

Marauder

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mr. teal Type R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the tire is actually wider than a 195. Its about an inch wider than my 195 azenis</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, if the tire says 195, there is no chance in hell that tire is wider than 195.

My guess is since its a 60 aspect ratio on too narrow of a rim it just buldges out and makes it seem wider.

Emshhh

yokohoma prarada spec 2

it's the look-a-like falken aziens



they grip good for me
80$ a pop on tire rack
better then avs es100 or toyo fz4's in dry grip

i like em, i like em alot

green-

I vote for the yoko es100's. They have pretty good grip, and are relatively cheap.

slimstajimsta5

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iGfrequency &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yokohoma prarada spec 2

it's the look-a-like falken aziens



they grip good for me
80$ a pop on tire rack
better then avs es100 or toyo fz4's in dry grip

i like em, i like em alot</TD></TR></TABLE>
i LOVE my parada spec-2's. The tread life on them is great along with the performance. I have about 8-10,000 miles on them and they barely show any wear at all

snoochtodanooch

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Well, if the tire says 195, there is no chance in hell that tire is wider than 195.

My guess is since its a 60 aspect ratio on too narrow of a rim it just buldges out and makes it seem wider. </TD></TR></TABLE>

darkcvc

I had 205/50/15 Bridestone Potenzas on my LS Meshies and absolutely loved it....

SkyeC

My vote is 205/50 Azenis or Kumho MXs for street/autox/track use.

If you want a lowrider-y0y0 tire, I don't know.

drewbie

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I am MR Miyagi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have 205/50/15 Toyo Proxes 4 on my hatch. I like them and they have a nice tread pattern. Its a quiet tire too, you dont hear too much of the road. If you have a hatch, the 215's wont fit on the rear cuz it will rub. You would have to get wheel spacers.</TD></TR></TABLE>

how do wheel spacers work?


and Id like the 45 profile for the gearing advantage, althought it wouldnt be much....but with my sohc i need all the help I can get

dantastic

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I really like how these tires look.
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great reason to buy a tire

215's need a minimum 7" rim width. do you need a all season? or a dedicated summer tire?

all season: Falken Ziex 512
summer: yoko es100
sticky, quick wearing summer: azenis sport
either in 205/50-15

lil_civic

in the UK, the only 3 sizes run on civics (by normal sane ppl) are eithr 195/50/15, 205/45/16 or 205/40/17.

i (not being sane) run 185/60/14 and change to 205/40/17 for show off time. The only difference with a lower profile is ride quality. it'll handle well, but you'll feel every change in the tarmac.

a 60 profile is way to much for a 15" rim, 215/45/15 would not be much better, go for either a 195/50 or a 205/45

97dxnut

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by green00EX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I vote for the yoko es100's. They have pretty good grip, and are relatively cheap. </TD></TR></TABLE>