Hey guys, I have this 15x7 and dont know what the offset is, I'm just wondering what is the best tire size for the rims so there is no rubbing on the fenders when I drop my car 2" to 2.5"??? By the way, im driving a 94 H/B dx.
Is it:
- 195-50-15
- 195-55-15
- 205-45-15(is this size exist??)
- 205-50-15

Thanks in advance for all your opinions and experiences

John


Modified by 2civic3 at 6:07 PM 2/27/2006

 

i have never seen a 205/45/15. your best bet is one of the 195s, but that depends on what car you have.

 

Go with the 195/50/15...Had them on my old EG, and I was pretty low...

 

As for the offset of the wheel, look at the back of the wheel. It should say ET 35,42 etc. This would be the offset, any further questions just ask.

 

the 195/50/15 would be your best bet, in an extreme case some use 195/45/15 may not be the best handling package but it will not rub


Modified by Fobtions at 10:38 AM 2/28/2006

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fobtions &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">in an extreme case some use 165/45/15</TD></TR></TABLE>

whaaaat? that is like a donut.

 

oops i meant 195/45/15

 

195/50/15 is the correct size to use.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Clay@tirerack &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">195/50/15 is the correct size to use.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

So if I put 195-50-15 on to my 15x7 rims, is the offset really matters or not?

 

The offset still matters. The wheel should still have an offset that positions the tire so that it's not too far in towards the car, or too far out away from the car, where it may rub on the wheel well liners, fender, etc.

The tire size also matters because the chances of rubbing increase when you use a tire size whose diameter is larger than stock. But you'll be okay with 195/50-15, as long as the wheels have the proper offset.

Hope that makes sense.