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Old 08-20-2002, 02:25 PM
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Default What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels?

I am going to get some Si wheels and just wondering if I can put 205's on instead of the normal 185 or 175.....

Will there be a better chance the tires will scrub w/ 205's (dropped around 2.75")?
Also what thickness sidewall would I need to go with?

...or would it be better just to stick with the stock size tires?

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Default Re: What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels? (LX98Civic)

205's will fit on the Si wheels fine. The stock width is 195/55/15 just for FYI. With that drop you may rub, and you may not. Some people say they rub with 205's, and other don't. I guess it just depends on what tire you purchase. Some are wider than others.
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Default Re: What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels? (LX98Civic)

'99-00 Si wheels stock are 195/55/15. tons of people opt for the 205/50/15 when changing tires.

i had '97 gs-rs which have the same dimensions as the si wheels with 205/50/15 and was dropped 3". no rubbing problems ever, but i did tuck my fender linings in... it also depends on the tire though. some have a squarer outer tread than others and as stated above the 205s vary in actual width.


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Default Re: What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels? (WiZeBaNaNa)

205's are cool, mine don't rub either on my 95 gsr's dropped 2 1/2 inches? i dunno, i have coilovers so i have like a finger all around.
what kind of tires are you thinking of getting?
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Default Re: What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels? (WiZeBaNaNa)

I have SI wheels on my 94 4 door and mine is droped around three inches and they do not rub,i have 205/50/15 on them,they hit my inner fender when i turned really hard, but it doesnt do it anymore because it got worn down enough.
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Default Re: What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels? (cre18)

Falken Azenis===


Matter of fact...never heard anything bad about em cept for some greasy tire issues or something after hard runs...i think a spray bottle cures this!


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Default Re: What's the widest tires I can go with on 99-00 Si wheels? (95civiccoupe31)

Thanks for all the info!
At this point I am not sure what size tires I will get. Not even sure about where I am even getting them from.
Anyone got the weight on the Si wheels??
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