Wheel and Tire size for 98 DX Hatch
04-23-2008, 11:44 PM
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Wheel and Tire size for 98 DX Hatch
guys I am interested in the Rota Slipstream 15 inch rims. But i dont know which 15 inch rim and tire to get for my 1998 civic DX hatchback. I dont understand how to read the rim and offset and stuff. Anyone know which rim and tire size is best?
04-24-2008, 12:00 AM
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Re: Wheel and Tire size for 98 DX Hatch (ekinshuya)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Googled »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The offset of a wheel is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true centerline of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more. Conversely, a negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is behind the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This will cause the tire to stick out away from the vehicle.
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15" x 6.5", +40mm offset and 195/50/15 tires. You can also run 205/50/15 tires.
</TD></TR></TABLE>15" x 6.5", +40mm offset and 195/50/15 tires. You can also run 205/50/15 tires.
04-24-2008, 12:56 AM
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does anyone know the stock 98 civic dx hatchback offset is? i know my tires is 185/65/14 85S, but it dont say the offset for stock.
Also with the 15" x6.5 +40mm offset running 195/50/15 tires, will it decrease speed/performance? Will it be accurate speed/odometer reading? Also is there alot of tire choices available that size? (195/50/15)
Also with the 15" x6.5 +40mm offset running 195/50/15 tires, will it decrease speed/performance? Will it be accurate speed/odometer reading? Also is there alot of tire choices available that size? (195/50/15)
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Re: (ekinshuya)
I have 195/55/15's on a 99 EJ8 and the speedometer is 3-1/2 mph fast when reading 70mph. Next time around I'm going to change to 195/60/15's to improve accuracy. This my 2nd Civic and both have needed oversize tires to correct the speedometer reading. I had 205/50/15's on a 94 EJ1 but was unhappy with the reduced steering feel and increased wander caused by the 205's. It's possible the 96-00's work better with 205's than 92-95's. 
04-24-2008, 04:08 PM
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I run 205/50s on my SIs, Speedo is barely off, They are on my 93, And I think it handles and drives ALOT better, That wander you are talking about is evident with any wider performace tire, especially front wheel drive
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