What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP
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Note from the moderators: Before deleting the content of this post, NotAvailable posted that he is getting 15" wheels on a lowered '97-00 Civic, and asked what size tires to use on his car without rubbing.
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Note from the moderators: Before deleting the content of this post, NotAvailable posted that he is getting 15" wheels on a lowered '97-00 Civic, and asked what size tires to use on his car without rubbing.
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (NotAvailable)
195/55-15 or 205/50-15. Either one should work just fine, assuming you're not lowering your car a ridiculous amount (like more than two inches).
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (nsxtasy)
how about 190/55 ? iam lowerin where theres no gap, and i dont want any rubbing on my fenders or fender liners
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (NotAvailable)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NotAvailable »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about 190/55 ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
That sounds like a trick question.
There's no such size as 190/55-15.
That sounds like a trick question.
There's no such size as 190/55-15.
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (NotAvailable)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NotAvailable »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i meant 195/50 , how about that size anything wrong?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. It's too small for your car. That size is for older Civics. For your car (and any '97-00 Civic), stick with 195/55-15 or 205/50-15.
Yes. It's too small for your car. That size is for older Civics. For your car (and any '97-00 Civic), stick with 195/55-15 or 205/50-15.
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (NotAvailable)
Even on a lowered car, the right sizes for your car shouldn't rub.
There's no need to get the wrong tire size just because your car is lowered.
There's no need to get the wrong tire size just because your car is lowered.
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (NotAvailable)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NotAvailable »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">195/50r15 isnt wrong.. its just off a little from the 195/55</TD></TR></TABLE>
You already have been given the important information from a master, and you continue to post this?
That is the wrong size. Period. Arguing won't change that. Its the wrong size.
With the incorrect diameter tire on a car, the speedometer will be off. This will result in the odometer being off as soon as the car is moved, and for the rest of the vehicle's life if not corrected.
Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.
You already have been given the important information from a master, and you continue to post this?
That is the wrong size. Period. Arguing won't change that. Its the wrong size.
With the incorrect diameter tire on a car, the speedometer will be off. This will result in the odometer being off as soon as the car is moved, and for the rest of the vehicle's life if not corrected.
Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (TunerN00b)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TunerN00b »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You already have been given the important information from a master, and you continue to post this?
That is the wrong size. Period. Arguing won't change that. Its the wrong size.
With the incorrect diameter tire on a car, the speedometer will be off. This will result in the odometer being off as soon as the car is moved, and for the rest of the vehicle's life if not corrected.
Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow somebody's been listening around here
You already have been given the important information from a master, and you continue to post this?
That is the wrong size. Period. Arguing won't change that. Its the wrong size.
With the incorrect diameter tire on a car, the speedometer will be off. This will result in the odometer being off as soon as the car is moved, and for the rest of the vehicle's life if not corrected.
Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow somebody's been listening around here
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I'm on +45mm Kosei K1 15x7, 205/50/15 yoko ES100, and about a 1.5 finger gap front and rear, no rubbing for me on my '94 EJ1. But it's close in the rear on the trailing arm and the rear upper control arm (i put in different arms to clear the wheel).
But to better asnwer your question, like others have already mentioned, 205.50.15 would work, it may rub ever so slightly in the rear with a +38 wheel, so you may have to roll a little bit of the fender lip. My bro had 15x6.5 +38 with 205.50.15 on his EK, it rubed very slightly in the rear fender lip with H&R sport springs and -0.75 camber. I think a +40mm wheel would have been better for him.
But to better asnwer your question, like others have already mentioned, 205.50.15 would work, it may rub ever so slightly in the rear with a +38 wheel, so you may have to roll a little bit of the fender lip. My bro had 15x6.5 +38 with 205.50.15 on his EK, it rubed very slightly in the rear fender lip with H&R sport springs and -0.75 camber. I think a +40mm wheel would have been better for him.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chrisw85 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm on +45mm Kosei K1 15x7, 205/50/15 yoko ES100, and about a 1.5 finger gap front and rear, no rubbing for me on my '94 EJ1. But it's close in the rear on the trailing arm and the rear upper control arm (i put in different arms to clear the wheel).
But to better asnwer your question, like others have already mentioned, 205.50.15 would work, it may rub ever so slightly in the rear with a +38 wheel, so you may have to roll a little bit of the fender lip. My bro had 15x6.5 +38 with 205.50.15 on his EK, it rubed very slightly in the rear fender lip with H&R sport springs and -0.75 camber. I think a +40mm wheel would have been better for him.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Keep in mind that the stock tires on the '92-95 Civics (like yours) were smaller than the '97-00 (like this guy's and your brother's), so clearances were probably less. And yes, maximum clearance depends on the proper offset, to position the tire where there is the most room around it.
But to better asnwer your question, like others have already mentioned, 205.50.15 would work, it may rub ever so slightly in the rear with a +38 wheel, so you may have to roll a little bit of the fender lip. My bro had 15x6.5 +38 with 205.50.15 on his EK, it rubed very slightly in the rear fender lip with H&R sport springs and -0.75 camber. I think a +40mm wheel would have been better for him.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Keep in mind that the stock tires on the '92-95 Civics (like yours) were smaller than the '97-00 (like this guy's and your brother's), so clearances were probably less. And yes, maximum clearance depends on the proper offset, to position the tire where there is the most room around it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NotAvailable »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">then what do you guys suggest for 16" wheels? tire size?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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What size tires should I get?
The proper size depends on your car, not just the wheels you are using.
For a CRX, del sol, or pre-'96 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:
13" - 175/70-13
14" - 185/60-14, 195/55-14
15" - 195/50-15
16" - 205/40-16
For an Integra or '97-00 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:
14" - 185/65-14, 195/60-14
15" - 195/55/15, 205/50-15
16" - 205/45-16, 215/45-16
17" - 205/40/17
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What size tires should I get?
The proper size depends on your car, not just the wheels you are using.
For a CRX, del sol, or pre-'96 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:
13" - 175/70-13
14" - 185/60-14, 195/55-14
15" - 195/50-15
16" - 205/40-16
For an Integra or '97-00 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:
14" - 185/65-14, 195/60-14
15" - 195/55/15, 205/50-15
16" - 205/45-16, 215/45-16
17" - 205/40/17
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (TunerN00b)
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Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, smaller tires give u more room to drop , makes your car looks lower off the ground fool:] thats why you drop it some more...
Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, smaller tires give u more room to drop , makes your car looks lower off the ground fool:] thats why you drop it some more...
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205/50 on a +38 offset 15x7? man, i have seen that combo on plenty of lowered(no fender gab + tucked) cars and never once did they complain about rubbing.
well.. like dave said...'do what you want' but i agree w/ all of them. get the right size tires and your speedometer won't be off.
you can buy the wrong size and see a small difference in performance if you don't mind that ...but to be honest all the members here are just looking out and want you to get the most out of your low profile, after market tires
i can understand wanting a smaller tire to tuck low offset rims or to just have your car dumped. i have done it before but i never was satisfied w/ the tires in the long run.
now i just get the tire sizes that the experts recommend and i couldn't be any happier w/ the results
well.. like dave said...'do what you want' but i agree w/ all of them. get the right size tires and your speedometer won't be off.
you can buy the wrong size and see a small difference in performance if you don't mind that ...but to be honest all the members here are just looking out and want you to get the most out of your low profile, after market tires
i can understand wanting a smaller tire to tuck low offset rims or to just have your car dumped. i have done it before but i never was satisfied w/ the tires in the long run.
now i just get the tire sizes that the experts recommend and i couldn't be any happier w/ the results
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Re: What Tire Size Should I go with.. A DROP (NotAvailable)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TunerN00b »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Besides, smaller diameter tires will make the car look higher off the ground, as it will increase the wheel gap for teh same drop. So, you'll have less ground clearance, an incorrect speedo, and a car that looks higher up. Sounds like a lose-lose situation to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NotAvailable »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol, smaller tires give u more room to drop , makes your car looks lower off the ground < insult deleted > thats why you drop it some more...</TD></TR></TABLE>
You apparently didn't read his post closely. TunerN00b is absolutely correct. The smaller diameter tires result in more wheel gap which gives the appearance of a higher ride height. The other effects he describes are all accurate and true.
If you want to use the wrong size tire, go ahead. If so, I just don't understand why you even bothered asking, if you're not going to listen to the answers and good advice you receive in response.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NotAvailable »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol, smaller tires give u more room to drop , makes your car looks lower off the ground < insult deleted > thats why you drop it some more...</TD></TR></TABLE>
You apparently didn't read his post closely. TunerN00b is absolutely correct. The smaller diameter tires result in more wheel gap which gives the appearance of a higher ride height. The other effects he describes are all accurate and true.
If you want to use the wrong size tire, go ahead. If so, I just don't understand why you even bothered asking, if you're not going to listen to the answers and good advice you receive in response.
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