Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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I am going to get these wheels
http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/sportmax_941.shtml
15's but i'm unsure of what size tires to get. I would like have an aspect ratio of 50, but i'm not sure what size width to go. what would fit best/look best. Are 195/50/15 too small?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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Default Re: tire size (betta285)

yes, a 195/50/15 would be too small in both overall diameter (compared to stock tire size) and width (for that rim).

You are going to want something like a 215/55/15 for that rim. Depending on the offset you may be ok with a 225/50/15 but the overall diameter on that tire is on the smaller side but your speedo should be off much if you do go with it.

If you want a smaller side wall, you are going to have to go with a larger diameter rim.

Also, just because a tire has a 50 series side wall doesn't mean the side wall is smaller or different than say a tire with a 60 series side wall. Example... a 195/60/15 and a 235/50/15 have pretty much the same side wall size. It's just a ratio of the width of the tire.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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Default Re: tire size (betta285)

what is your car ??
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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I'm going to guess the 97 Accord thats in his sig?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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sorry lol your right .. for a 4th gen a ******* big drop on 15 is ice but on a 97 acc .. go for 17 inch wheel please
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