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Old 10-12-2009, 03:19 PM
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Sorry if its been covered but I need some info. I just picked up some 15x6 BBS RA's. I have a 91 crx si. The debate is to get 205/50/15 or 195/50/15. I know that the tire brand also affects how much "bulge" there is on the 205's. These will be my street wheels so Im leaning towards looks more than overall performance... Im curious to see what you guys think and what tires are recommended. Pics would be great. Thanks in advance
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what's the offset? is your car lowered? how low? if so are you using camber correction? what do you want? super low profile or ride comfort?
i like 205s but have thought about 215s i would stay away from 195s but thats just me with my setup.
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Trying to help you, but I can't find the offset.
Finding all sorts of numbers on the internet... 33 and 35 seem about the most realistic, but then they say the wheel came in a 19 and a 16 pound version so I have no idea.

With a 205 and 33 or 35 offset you should be fine. Depending on the tire and if you are lowered you might rub just slightly on driveways. If you roll the fender lips then you should be fine... but then you have to get rid of your fender liners and that sucks.
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Excuse my lack of detail. Yes my car is lowered about 3 inches but I have room to go lower or higher. I am running a camber kit with no camber and my fenders have been rolled and slightly pushed out. I do not have fender liners. Im not looking for a soft ride but wouldn't mind it. I believe the offset on the wheels are 33. They come off of a vw gti im not sure what year. Ive been told to go with a 205 but they say that the bulging can be a bad thing since it allows for the tire to move from side to side which would give a "sloppy" feel in the handling.
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