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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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ive searched for low pro size for si wheels .. no luck... anyone?
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Depends on the size you want of the tire. Also brand. I had some ES100's on my si's... i believe 205/45/15. Not too sure if that's the right size, but i know for a fact my es100 were low pro.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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205/50/15
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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word good lookin out!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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if i were make sure you don't go over a 50 series. like a 205/55/15 is a no go. if you have a lowed car it rubs a lot easier so you can't go as low
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Yeah, anything over 50series is nasty. Although it'll lower the risk of bending the rims
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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15...205/50r15, 195/55r15(oe size), 215/45r15 (not easy to find), 195/50r15

16...205/45r16, 215/40r16, 205/40r16

17...205/40r17(closest to stock), 215/40r17, 205/45r17
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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195/50/15 for SI's
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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It depends on year. What year do you have?
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dreww.. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">195/50/15 for SI's </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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i gotta 98 sittin on 15 SI's .. so its 195/50/15 ??
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Don't listen to these people 195/50/15 is not the right size for you car. You said you have a 98 well the right size would be 195/55/15 which would be the best also 205/50/15 would be very good. Just next time direct the question in the tire forum where you actually have people who know what they are talking about.

Ps: as for tires I would look at the es100 or the SPT

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Also the Si came with 195/55/15

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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well i did say SI wheels
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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well ive got the 205/50's on my si rims...there okay....
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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yes that is a good size and you wont have any problems with the speedometer being off.

To the OP I know you have Si wheels so what is your point you are asking if you can put a lower profile on it, I think I answered you question!

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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blah blah !lol well anyway thank u on my way to get sum tires.. peaCE
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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I assume you mean a 98 civic ex and not an accord ex cause that's a different ball game.

Stock for your car is 185/65-14

The appropriate 15" size for you is 195/55-15. With a smaller diameter of about 0.1% which is nothing. Your speedo and odometer will be fine. 205/50-15 would aslo work with a smaller diameter of about 1.7% or 3/8". This is still acceptable. most 205s however requre a rim of at least 5.5" wide make sure your rims are sufficient width.

If you need help selecting an appropriate brand and model of tire for your needs come on over the wheel and tire forum and we will be happy to take care of you.
Cheers.
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