I know this is an uncommon size for honda guys and that it doesnt work well with civics. I've done some reaserch and found this size to be closest in dimension to factory 195/55 in overall diameter and revs per mile. I also know there isn't a large selection of tires that come in this size, Im looking at the BFG g-force sport cause it comes in this odd size. The sugested rim width for this tire is 7", witch I have, and I have a +40 offset.

I think I'll be ok but, I just want to know for shure:

Anyone running this size tire and which one?

hows your clearence?

and how low is yor car?

pics would be greatly appreciated with the specs or your wheels

thanks
-brad

 

I've seen alot of people run the 205/50/15. If anything I'd worry about the width of the 215 especially if you are lowered. With the 205 you'll be fine even if you are lowered.


The 205/50/15 is about .37" shorter and .39" wider than the 195
The 215/50/15 is about .02" taller and .79" wider than your stock 195

 

Finally someone with valuable information. Do your measuments include a difference in rim width. My current 205's diameter got smaller when I put them on a 7" width rim.

The original azenis 205 contact patch on a 6.5" rim,seem to be the same as a 215 on a 7"rim.

195/55 sugested rim width 6" section width 7.9" overall diam. 23.4" revs per mile 888
205/50 sugested rim width 6.5" section width 8.4" overall diam. 23.1" revs per mile 900
215/50 sugested rim width 7" section width 8.9" overall diam. 23.5" revs per mile 885

These are from Tirerack for the bfg g-force sport

 

I used a tire calculator to figure out the differences in tires, so no there was no change in rim width. Right now I'm running a 195/55/15 on my 15x7s with a +40 offset on my R and will be switching to 205's this year. As for suggested rim width, you can get away with the 205 on the 7.

For an example, the new Falken Rt615:

205/50/15, their measurements are taken on a 6.5" rim but approve that tire on anywhere from a 5.5-7.5" rim.

I hope this helps out a little bit more