ShinotakuX

I would like to purchase a set of Enkei OR52 16" but would like to know the correct size of tires, i know 195/55/15 is good for 15", but what about 16"? car is 96 civic ex red coupe. thank you.

mikeycivic

215/45/16"

205/45/16"

BlackoutVTi

I went with 205/40/16 on mine. You know, to keep the original overall rotational diameter.

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i have 215/40's on my 16x7 in rims. had 205/45's but they would rub going in and out of places.
i like the 215/40's, imo, they dont rub, and they're a litle wider, and doesn't mess the speedometer up too much.

BlackoutVTi

Either way, it's the 40 measurement that im really getting at, as it is important to retain your tire's diameter.

Padawan

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It depends upon what vehicle it's being installed on. For many Civics, including the '96 EX that the original poster owns, 205/45-16 or 215/45-16 would be the correct sizing.

BlackoutVTi

Oh my, I must've misread. Yes, the 45 will be appropriate for you car, as it takes a larger diameter tire. My bad.

mikeycivic

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Im pretty sure you are wrong, a 45 series on a 16" is closer to a 15" rim with a 55 series, than a 40 series is.

BlackoutVTi

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Thanks for reading the above posts, and posting regardless of what they say. But, if you indeed did not read them, I guess it's just your mistake and you're not really being an ***.

I actually admitted that I was wrong, and that I misread that this diameter question was actually for the 96 civic, and not a 92-95.

Padawan

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Indeed, on the '96 Civic, 205/45-16 or 215/45-16 will be closest in diameter to the stock 185/65-14 or 195/55-15 tires. Using a 205/40-16 or 215/40-16 will result in too small a diameter.

mikeycivic

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Thanks for reading the above posts, and posting regardless of what they say. But, if you indeed did not read them, I guess it's just your mistake and you're not really being an ***.

I actually admitted that I was wrong, and that I misread that this diameter question was actually for the 96 civic, and not a 92-95.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I was writing that and confirming my being right, while the correct information was posted. Not trying to be an ***, but you should not post the wrong info if you are unsure

BlackoutVTi

Haha, true. In my mind I was sure, but I did indeed misread the year of the car that the wheels were going on. It's alright, my bad dude.

mikeycivic

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no problem homie

Padawan

And it's a pleasant ending for all.

eg6squirtle

205/45/16 is a good size...... whatever u do get azenis

ShinotakuX

215/45/16"

205/45/16"

which one is best? and what is the difference anyway?

BlackoutVTi

The first number is tire width in millimeters, the second number is the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the first number, and the last number is the diameter of wheel the tire is supposed to fit. Or you could always look through this.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...hid=7
Enjoy the knowledge

95civicohyeah

i have a 95 civic ex and i have 16's and i have 205/40/zr16

jdm91CrxSi

205-40-16x7

actually causes a better wear and looks damn good

Probot

205/45-16
16x7 wheel

BlackoutVTi

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actually causes a better wear and looks damn good</TD></TR></TABLE>

These are mislead advice, as they are both only valid for 92-95's. The advice needed is for a 96 body style.

Got some information by just shopping by car type on tirerack.com, and got this for the 96 civic via calculations:
Optional 16" 205/45-16
It's the same as everyone else keeps saying.

skateboard_ej8

iTrader: (4)

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i like those type of endings.

ShinotakuX

also, when my rims and tires arrive. Should i bring it to the shop and install it or I can do this myself? I know how to take the stock rims out and replace with new, but dont know how to put new tires on new rims. anybody help? thank you.

95ProjectEJ1

iTrader: (5)

You are going to want them balanced so you might as well just have them balance and mount them, unless you want to lug the rims and tires to the shop, have them mount them on the rim and balance and then lug them back to your house to swap out the old with the new.

Padawan

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ShinotakuX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">also, when my rims and tires arrive. Should i bring it to the shop and install it or I can do this myself? I know how to take the stock rims out and replace with new, but dont know how to put new tires on new rims. anybody help? thank you. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Definitely have the tires mounted by a shop. I've actually had decent experience with Wal-Mart, and they're quite inexpensive.