will 215/45/ZR17 fit a 99si with eibach sportlines

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Sep 17, 2005 | 08:31 PM

urnotfast

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will 215/45/ZR17 fit a 99si with eibach sportlines

i was looking at a set of wheels and tires for sale and i didnt know if the tires would fit on my car.
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Sep 18, 2005 | 06:47 AM

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Re: will 215/45/ZR17 fit a 99si with eibach sportlines (urnotfast)

No. Any time you increase the tread width by 20 mm and the outer diameter by 5.0 percent (like you are doing with 215/45-17), there is a very good probability that the tires will rub on the wheel well liners or fender well, even more so on a lowered car. The best 17 inch tire size for a 1999 Civic Si is 205/40-17, which is almost the exact same outer diameter as the stock 195/55-15. If you buy those wheels, sell the tires separately and get some 205/40-17.