Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset?
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Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset?
Im looking to buy some wheels that are 15X7 with a 38 offset wrapped in 205/50 tires, any issue with a 90 Honda Civic hatch with no rolled fenders? Thanks! 
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Re: Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset? (CWBETB)
If they're for street use, I wouldn't get that size for a '90 Civic. The tires are too large. The best matching 15" tire size for your car is 195/50-15. And 195/50-15 will look too stretched on a 15x7 wheel. Stick with 195/50-15 and 15x6 (or no wider than 15x6.5).
The only exception (aside from track use) is if you want to use the Falken Azenis RT-615, which doesn't come in 195/50 so you're stuck with the larger 205/50 size.
The only exception (aside from track use) is if you want to use the Falken Azenis RT-615, which doesn't come in 195/50 so you're stuck with the larger 205/50 size.
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Re: Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset? (mr. R*L*X)
Hmm so you think I may have a problem? I had 205 45/16"s before and had no problems but that was on a 40 offset.
Or are you just saying you dont prefer the look? Thanks
Or are you just saying you dont prefer the look? Thanks
Re: Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset? (CWBETB)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CWBETB »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hmm so you think I may have a problem? I had 205 45/16"s before and had no problems but that was on a 40 offset.
Or are you just saying you dont prefer the look? Thanks
</TD></TR></TABLE>actually what he is saying that 195/50 is the correct size. my bad for tellin you 205 was . i didnt read enough into it....anyway..if you have skinny or oversize tires then your rpm's will be screwed up a little.
if you see 65 on yer speedometer you will only probably be goin 63.
Or are you just saying you dont prefer the look? Thanks
</TD></TR></TABLE>actually what he is saying that 195/50 is the correct size. my bad for tellin you 205 was . i didnt read enough into it....anyway..if you have skinny or oversize tires then your rpm's will be screwed up a little. if you see 65 on yer speedometer you will only probably be goin 63.
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Re: Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset? (CWBETB)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CWBETB »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Right Im not to concerned about that but I do see his point, how about the rubbing thats my main concern 
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To be sure you will avoid rubbing, stick with tires whose outer diameter is the same as the stock tires on your car. With 15" wheels, that's 195/50-15.
</TD></TR></TABLE>To be sure you will avoid rubbing, stick with tires whose outer diameter is the same as the stock tires on your car. With 15" wheels, that's 195/50-15.
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Re: Any issues fitting 15X7 with a 38 offset? (nsxtasy)
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To be sure you will avoid rubbing, stick with tires whose outer diameter is the same as the stock tires on your car. With 15" wheels, that's 195/50-15.
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To be sure you will avoid rubbing, stick with tires whose outer diameter is the same as the stock tires on your car. With 15" wheels, that's 195/50-15.
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