Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use?
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Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use?
My car is stock height right now.
I have a 4th gen accord.
Currently using 205/55/15
I'm looking to do the H&R OE for a "rated" .75" drop and to get a set of 205/60/15
Just went to tire rack, the site only recommends a 195/60/15.
So If I get the springs will that affect what I can put on?
I have a 4th gen accord.
Currently using 205/55/15
I'm looking to do the H&R OE for a "rated" .75" drop and to get a set of 205/60/15
Just went to tire rack, the site only recommends a 195/60/15.
So If I get the springs will that affect what I can put on?
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (Spider Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The short answer is yes (it depends).
Given the overall diameters of the tires you mentioned:
205/55/15 = ~23.9"
205/60/15 = ~24.7"
195/60/15 = ~24.2"
Tirerack is trying to reduce the speedo error you would have and possible clearance issues with their recommendation.
So going just from what you have now and what you proposed, you would have a ~0.8" taller tire. That means you'd loose half that much, ~0.4", in the wheel well.
Combining with the spring drop of 0.75", that would be a total of ~1.15" less gap in the wheel well. You need to look at what you have currently, I'm not familiar with stock 4Gen Accord clearance (but its probably quite a bit).
Keep in mind this is only your static clearance. You should consider what will happen when you are carrying a full loaded on a bumpy/dippy road that forces your suspension into full travel. Pay attention to the upper outside edge of the tire and the inner fender lip and you should be able to tell.
The short answer is yes (it depends).
Given the overall diameters of the tires you mentioned:
205/55/15 = ~23.9"
205/60/15 = ~24.7"
195/60/15 = ~24.2"
Tirerack is trying to reduce the speedo error you would have and possible clearance issues with their recommendation.
So going just from what you have now and what you proposed, you would have a ~0.8" taller tire. That means you'd loose half that much, ~0.4", in the wheel well.
Combining with the spring drop of 0.75", that would be a total of ~1.15" less gap in the wheel well. You need to look at what you have currently, I'm not familiar with stock 4Gen Accord clearance (but its probably quite a bit).
Keep in mind this is only your static clearance. You should consider what will happen when you are carrying a full loaded on a bumpy/dippy road that forces your suspension into full travel. Pay attention to the upper outside edge of the tire and the inner fender lip and you should be able to tell.
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (XrcR6)
I called the tirerack sales before he said I could fit 205/60/15 since I have a 15" wheel on stock height.
I could stay with the 205/55/15 I have right now and consider the drop.
My concern was wen I looked at the inner portion of the tire, there "wish bone" looking thing that comes down from the Strut?, it looks kinda close.
I guess that part never moves though huh?
Any rubbing issues I'd have to worry about is with the outside edge of the tire and the inner fender right?
I have alot of clearence there.
I could stay with the 205/55/15 I have right now and consider the drop.
My concern was wen I looked at the inner portion of the tire, there "wish bone" looking thing that comes down from the Strut?, it looks kinda close.
I guess that part never moves though huh?
Any rubbing issues I'd have to worry about is with the outside edge of the tire and the inner fender right?
I have alot of clearence there.
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (Spider Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My concern was wen I looked at the inner portion of the tire, there "wish bone" looking thing that comes down from the Strut?, it looks kinda close.
I guess that part never moves though huh?
Any rubbing issues I'd have to worry about is with the outside edge of the tire and the inner fender right?
I have alot of clearence there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not too sure on the Accord front suspension, but that sounds like the knuckle (?)... if so yes, in relation to the wheel/tire it doesn't move. So if you're clearing that you're fine. Then just need to worry about the area you mentioned.
I guess that part never moves though huh?
Any rubbing issues I'd have to worry about is with the outside edge of the tire and the inner fender right?
I have alot of clearence there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not too sure on the Accord front suspension, but that sounds like the knuckle (?)... if so yes, in relation to the wheel/tire it doesn't move. So if you're clearing that you're fine. Then just need to worry about the area you mentioned.
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why are you even considering a tire that has taller sidewalls than stock?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm on Kuhmo ECSTA 712
which is a 205/55
I'm looking to try a new tire, AVS DB2 Yokohama, but it comes in 205/60/15
I'm on Kuhmo ECSTA 712
which is a 205/55
I'm looking to try a new tire, AVS DB2 Yokohama, but it comes in 205/60/15
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (Spider Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm on Kuhmo ECSTA 712
which is a 205/55
I'm looking to try a new tire, AVS DB2 Yokohama, but it comes in 205/60/15</TD></TR></TABLE>
*** EDIT *** - I was wrong, never mind...
Modified by nsxtasy at 9:19 PM 9/23/2005
which is a 205/55
I'm looking to try a new tire, AVS DB2 Yokohama, but it comes in 205/60/15</TD></TR></TABLE>
*** EDIT *** - I was wrong, never mind...
Modified by nsxtasy at 9:19 PM 9/23/2005
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">According to Yokohama's website, it also comes in 205/55-15.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you are looking a the 205/55/16
I think you are looking a the 205/55/16
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (Spider Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think you are looking a the 205/55/16</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry, my bad...
Sorry, my bad...
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (Spider Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm on Kuhmo ECSTA 712
which is a 205/55
I'm looking to try a new tire, AVS DB2 Yokohama</TD></TR></TABLE>
Since you live in Los Angeles, why in the world would you want to try an all-season tire like the AVS DB? Maybe you're planning to move to Minnesota? Because otherwise, you would be much better off using a summer tire, which will perform better in your climate all year round than an all-season tire. And if you want summer tires, there are lots better summer tires than the Kumho 712. If you want another inexpensive tire, the new Kumho Ecsta SPT (and the not-so-new Yokohama ES100) both perform much better than the 712, for about the same amount of money, and both come in the proper 205/55-15 size for your car. If you're looking for much better performance and you don't mind paying more for it, another option is the Bridgestone S-03, one of the best street tires around.
which is a 205/55
I'm looking to try a new tire, AVS DB2 Yokohama</TD></TR></TABLE>
Since you live in Los Angeles, why in the world would you want to try an all-season tire like the AVS DB? Maybe you're planning to move to Minnesota? Because otherwise, you would be much better off using a summer tire, which will perform better in your climate all year round than an all-season tire. And if you want summer tires, there are lots better summer tires than the Kumho 712. If you want another inexpensive tire, the new Kumho Ecsta SPT (and the not-so-new Yokohama ES100) both perform much better than the 712, for about the same amount of money, and both come in the proper 205/55-15 size for your car. If you're looking for much better performance and you don't mind paying more for it, another option is the Bridgestone S-03, one of the best street tires around.
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (nsxtasy)
Contrary to hollywood's portrayal of Los Angeles, it does rain here.
This area was built on a desert, when it rains, it really rains.
I also looked at the Potenza RE950
This area was built on a desert, when it rains, it really rains.
I also looked at the Potenza RE950
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Re: Does making my car lower affect the tire/wheel size I can use? (Spider Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Contrary to hollywood's portrayal of Los Angeles, it does rain here.
This area was built on a desert, when it rains, it really rains.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rain has nothing to do with all-season tires. Summer tires are designed to perform well on dry pavement AND on wet pavement. In moderate to warm temperatures, a good summer tire will be excellent in the rain, usually better than all-season tires.
All-season tires are designed for wide variations in temperature, not in precipitation. They are compromise tires, for folks who are willing to have a lower level of performance in warmer weather (on dry or wet pavement) in order to have a higher level of performance on snow and ice.
Again, either of the tires I recommended above - the Kumho Ecsta SPT and the Yokohama AVS ES100 - will perform better, on dry pavement and in the rain, than the Yokohama AVS DB.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I also looked at the Potenza RE950</TD></TR></TABLE>
The Potenza RE950 is another all-season tire (and a mediocre one, at that, not as good as the best all-seasons such as the Kumho ASX or the Pirelli PZero Nero M+S). Again, either of the tires I recommended above - the Kumho Ecsta SPT and the Yokohama AVS ES100 - will perform better, on dry pavement and in the rain, than the Potenza RE950, too.
This area was built on a desert, when it rains, it really rains.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rain has nothing to do with all-season tires. Summer tires are designed to perform well on dry pavement AND on wet pavement. In moderate to warm temperatures, a good summer tire will be excellent in the rain, usually better than all-season tires.
All-season tires are designed for wide variations in temperature, not in precipitation. They are compromise tires, for folks who are willing to have a lower level of performance in warmer weather (on dry or wet pavement) in order to have a higher level of performance on snow and ice.
Again, either of the tires I recommended above - the Kumho Ecsta SPT and the Yokohama AVS ES100 - will perform better, on dry pavement and in the rain, than the Yokohama AVS DB.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I also looked at the Potenza RE950</TD></TR></TABLE>
The Potenza RE950 is another all-season tire (and a mediocre one, at that, not as good as the best all-seasons such as the Kumho ASX or the Pirelli PZero Nero M+S). Again, either of the tires I recommended above - the Kumho Ecsta SPT and the Yokohama AVS ES100 - will perform better, on dry pavement and in the rain, than the Potenza RE950, too.
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