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I know I knew once... but i can't remember.. tire/rim size question.
my tires are 205/40/17. correct me if i'm wrong, koz i honestly don't know for sure. first number is circumference of tire? middle number is offset? and last number is rim size, i know that. thanks for tolerating my stupid question.
my tires are 205/40/17. correct me if i'm wrong, koz i honestly don't know for sure. first number is circumference of tire? middle number is offset? and last number is rim size, i know that. thanks for tolerating my stupid question.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wheel and Tire FAQ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What do the numbers (aaa/bb/cc) mean on a tire?
aaa = the width of the tire in millimeters.
bb = the aspect ratio. the height of the sidewall, this is a percentage of the width of the tire.
cc = the diameter of the wheel to be used. </TD></TR></TABLE>
aaa = the width of the tire in millimeters.
bb = the aspect ratio. the height of the sidewall, this is a percentage of the width of the tire.
cc = the diameter of the wheel to be used. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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The Tire Rack has a lot of good information if you're interested in learning all about tires. Their information is available on the "tech center" web page at http://www.tirerack.com/about/techcenter.jsp
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thanks for answerin guys. it seems that everyone I talked to had no idea.. that is helpful. could I put a different sized tire on my wheels by chance? like say... 215/50/17 without messing up with the fitment?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pingaturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Best recommendation would be
205-40-17 OD (OUTER TIRE DIAMETER & OVERALL DIAMETER) I would imagine this is a Civic or Integra. This would be closest size near to stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's correct. 205/40-17 is the best size for your '95 Integra. If you put on a tire that's too large (like 215/50-17) it will probably rub on your fender liners, and it will throw off your speedometer and odometer.
If you're looking for advice regarding choosing a tire in this size, read this post. You might choose a different "category" of tire (such as category 6 for a less expensive tire, or category 7 if you're going to be driving on snow) but the outline of the different kind of tires is still applicable.
205-40-17 OD (OUTER TIRE DIAMETER & OVERALL DIAMETER) I would imagine this is a Civic or Integra. This would be closest size near to stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's correct. 205/40-17 is the best size for your '95 Integra. If you put on a tire that's too large (like 215/50-17) it will probably rub on your fender liners, and it will throw off your speedometer and odometer.
If you're looking for advice regarding choosing a tire in this size, read this post. You might choose a different "category" of tire (such as category 6 for a less expensive tire, or category 7 if you're going to be driving on snow) but the outline of the different kind of tires is still applicable.
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