I have a 2000 EK hatch and currently its on 185/65R14 winter tires. I bought 15" 16 spoke integra rims and I'm wondering what sized tires do I need now, so it would fit as well as my current tires do. I calculated something like 205/55R15, is that right?

 

205/50s

 

Probably better off with something like 195/55R15 if they're stock rims. Wheel width is probably 6.5" or less so 205 might be a tad too wide.

 

did u buy the ls mesh rims? if so 205's are fine

 

I got these:

 

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205/50/15

 

205-50-15 or 195-55-15

either or works, but u can drop it more on 195-55-15 and has a less chance of rubbing

but watever u decide on both works

 

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either or works, but u can drop it more on 195-55-15 and has a less chance of rubbing</TD></TR></TABLE>

Another advantage of the 195/55-15 is that it will keep the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer. With the 205/50-15, both will read 1.7 percent higher than actual as a result of the tire size.

I would get 195/55-15 if the tires you're considering are available in that size, otherwise 205/50-15. There are quite a few good tires available in 195/55-15, including Yokohama AVS ES100 ($61), Avon Tech M500 ($72), and, if you are willing to spend a lot more money for a grippy, great-handling tire, Bridgestone Potenza RE010 ($134).

 

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I'm thinking of going back to 195/55R15 after having 205/50R15 for the last 2 summers on the stock Si rims. Seemed to have lost some steering feel with the wider 205 tires - do you think the 205s were too wide for the stock Si rims? I've been reading up on tires as well but the Avon Tech M500s are so new, I haven't found any test info. on them other than the stuff posted up at TireRack. You have any opinion or know of any owners experience with the Avons?

 

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Not necessarily, but I don't think they necessarily offer any big advantages over the 195. (It depends on the specific tire, and the wheel width.)

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Nope. I'm in the same boat - they did well in Tire Rack testing, haven't heard from anyone about actual experience.