Tire sizes and USDM 5 lug ITR wheels question
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Tire sizes and USDM 5 lug ITR wheels question
I am going to buy ITR wheels for my 91 Integra and was wondering if any of you know the widest I can go with tires on those wheels and before it will rub on my car. Or better yet if someone can tell me how to go about calculating that out that works just as well.
I think the widest tires I've seen were 205/50/15. I'll have to see if Falken even makes the Azenis in anything bigger anyways but this is a little research before I completely redo my car.
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I think the widest tires I've seen were 205/50/15. I'll have to see if Falken even makes the Azenis in anything bigger anyways but this is a little research before I completely redo my car.
Thanks all...
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Re: Tire sizes and USDM 5 lug ITR wheels question (WhitEdRift)
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Have you replaced the hubs on your car? (The hubs are the assemblies behind the wheels, what the wheels and brake rotors attach to.) If not, you will need to. Remember, the ITR wheels need five lug nuts, and your Integra needs four, so they won't just bolt on as is.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhitEdRift »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">was wondering if any of you know the widest I can go with tires on those wheels and before it will rub on my car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
205/50-15. But if you're looking for better performance, you'll get a lot better results by getting a stickier tire (tire make and model) than by worrying about the tire size. A stickier tire will give you a much better improvement in performance than a tire that's not as sticky but is 10 mm wider. The Falken Azenis RT-615 in 205/50-15 (the widest 15" size they make) will give you great performance, although they don't last all that long - it's a great tire if that's what you're looking for...
Modified by nsxtasy at 11:30 AM 10/28/2005
Have you replaced the hubs on your car? (The hubs are the assemblies behind the wheels, what the wheels and brake rotors attach to.) If not, you will need to. Remember, the ITR wheels need five lug nuts, and your Integra needs four, so they won't just bolt on as is.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhitEdRift »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">was wondering if any of you know the widest I can go with tires on those wheels and before it will rub on my car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
205/50-15. But if you're looking for better performance, you'll get a lot better results by getting a stickier tire (tire make and model) than by worrying about the tire size. A stickier tire will give you a much better improvement in performance than a tire that's not as sticky but is 10 mm wider. The Falken Azenis RT-615 in 205/50-15 (the widest 15" size they make) will give you great performance, although they don't last all that long - it's a great tire if that's what you're looking for...
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ITRs are 15x6 with potenza re010. for 195/55/15, it has an overall diameter of 23.5", fits rim widths between 5.5-7.0", and section width of 7.8" and tread width of 6.8". stocks for the teg is ~23.2".
i remember someone putting on toyo t1r in size 215/45/15 which is 22.6, 5.0-7.0, 8.3. then i checked out the stock size (23.3, 5.5-7.0,8.0) and 225/50/15 (23.8, 6.0-8.0, 9.1). actual rim width may vary these results but you get the point.
looks like 225/50/15 maybe what you are looking for!
i remember someone putting on toyo t1r in size 215/45/15 which is 22.6, 5.0-7.0, 8.3. then i checked out the stock size (23.3, 5.5-7.0,8.0) and 225/50/15 (23.8, 6.0-8.0, 9.1). actual rim width may vary these results but you get the point.
looks like 225/50/15 maybe what you are looking for!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CB7.v2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks like 225/50/15 maybe what you are looking for!</TD></TR></TABLE>
You will probably need to roll your fenders (make them wider) if you plan on using 225/50-15. And it will make your car accelerate slower (like using taller gears). Finally, most 15x6 rims (like the ITR rims) are at the very minimum approved rim width for that size tire, which means that the tires are going to look like they really bulge out from the rims.
Modified by nsxtasy at 12:14 PM 10/28/2005
You will probably need to roll your fenders (make them wider) if you plan on using 225/50-15. And it will make your car accelerate slower (like using taller gears). Finally, most 15x6 rims (like the ITR rims) are at the very minimum approved rim width for that size tire, which means that the tires are going to look like they really bulge out from the rims.
Modified by nsxtasy at 12:14 PM 10/28/2005
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I don't think I will go any bigger than 205/50/15. Not a HUGE improvement from my stock 195's but it is good enough. I am going to get the hub conversion eventually, just stocking up on parts to put this car together.
So the Azenis RT's are softer than than the Azenis Sports? Are they comparable to eachother? My brother has the Azenis Sports cause he got them a while back, I really like all that contact area. My car is going to become strictly a weekend driver so tire life isn't necessarily all that important compared to handling.
So the Azenis RT's are softer than than the Azenis Sports? Are they comparable to eachother? My brother has the Azenis Sports cause he got them a while back, I really like all that contact area. My car is going to become strictly a weekend driver so tire life isn't necessarily all that important compared to handling.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhitEdRift »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So the Azenis RT's are softer than than the Azenis Sports? Are they comparable to eachother?</TD></TR></TABLE>
First, let's make sure we're talking about the same thing. The older tire is called the RT-215, and the newer tire is called the RT-615. See photos below.
They improved two things when they brought out the RT-615 to replace the RT-215. The RT-615 has better grip on wet pavement and standing water. And the RT-615 maintains its grip better when it gets hot, such as when used on the track. The RT-615 is also significantly more expensive than the RT-215.
For a performance comparison between the two, see this previous topic for specific comments.
Falken Azenis RT-215:
Falken Azenis RT-615:
First, let's make sure we're talking about the same thing. The older tire is called the RT-215, and the newer tire is called the RT-615. See photos below.
They improved two things when they brought out the RT-615 to replace the RT-215. The RT-615 has better grip on wet pavement and standing water. And the RT-615 maintains its grip better when it gets hot, such as when used on the track. The RT-615 is also significantly more expensive than the RT-215.
For a performance comparison between the two, see this previous topic for specific comments.
Falken Azenis RT-215:
Falken Azenis RT-615:
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