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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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i have 16inch slipstreams...im thinking either 205 45 16 azenis or the 205 50 16...
would i have any problems with the 205 50 16 if i lower my car 1.5inches - 1.75inches...?
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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sorry, going on my 00 si
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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205/45
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by =GAMEOVER= &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/45</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000turbosi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have 16inch slipstreams...im thinking either 205 45 16 azenis or the 205 50 16...
would i have any problems with the 205 50 16 if i lower my car 1.5inches - 1.75inches...?
thanks for the help
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They don't make the Azenis tire in a 205/45/16 or 205/50/16, the closest is a 215/45 16 or 205/55/16 which is a little wide for your Honda, the other is quite tall and will rub if the wheel offset isn't altered and the car is lowered. You're going to have to use another tire manufacturer for the size you want but do not go above a 45 series tire on a 16 inch rim! 50 series on a 16" is to big!
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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alright thanks for the help...i think im going to go with the 215 45 16 azenis...cause i need some traction....anyways ive been reading about the fenders up front rubbing with those tires....i was going to lower my car 1.5 inches but now im thinking otherwise?....anybody have any suggestions?...or will the 215 series azenis rub no matter what?...anybody have any pics? currently i have stock springs on gr's
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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205/45 is all u need.. but check diff. manufacturers, i dont think azenis makes that size.. try some falkens or potenzas if your on a budget
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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alright thanks for the help...i think im going to go with the 215 45 16 azenis...cause i need some traction....anyways ive been reading about the fenders up front rubbing with those tires....i was going to lower my car 1.5 inches but now im thinking otherwise?....anybody have any suggestions?...or will the 215 series azenis rub no matter what?...anybody have any pics? currently i have stock springs on gr's
thanks
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