So, my 6th gen Civic EX-G sedan needs new summer tires. I don't know much about tires, so pardon any obvious questions.

I've pretty much decided on a set of Bridgestone Potenza G009's. Numerous people on the Car Lounge have suggsted them.

Problem is, the smallest size I can get them in is 195-60-14's... and my stock tires are 185-65-14's. I'd prefer to keep using my same set of steelies... will these fit on the car and the rims?

Thanks

 

Crud. I just had a look at the FAQ, and my question was already answered.

Sorry.

 

As noted there, you can use 195/60-14 or 185/65-14. Either one will work.

BTW, the G009 is an all-season tire, not a summer tire (you mention needing summer tires). And that's not what I would recommend for your car. Here's what I would recommend:

1. If you need all-season tires (because you're using the same tires in snow and winter cold as you do the rest of the year), the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position is available in 195/60-14, and it's MUCH better than the G009, for about the same price. Get the RE960AS.

2. If you DON'T need all-season tires (because you have a separate set of winter tires, or another vehicle, for snowy winter driving), then get a summer tire. The Yokohama ES100 is a long-lasting summer tire, very good in rain as well as dry weather, and is available in 195/60-14. If you want the ultimate in dry traction, the Falken Azenis RT-615 comes in 195/60-14 also, but it doesn't last very long and it's only so-so in rain.

 

I'd prefer an all-season tire biased towards summer driving, mainly because the seasons do tend to overlap quite a bit here. Snow in May or September isn't out of the question... so I don't want to be completely out of luck if that does happen. I already have a set of winter tires I'm happy with... Michelin X-ice. But, I'd prefer not to wear them unnecessarily by running them through May or September, when the roads will likely not be covered in snow. So, I just want a "summer" tire that will get by if there's some light snow on the road, just in case.

Based on what I've heard, the G009's would be appropriate for this situation... or did I hear wrong?

And, just to clarify... will the 195's fit on my stock rims?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eibbor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd prefer an all-season tire biased towards summer driving, mainly because the seasons do tend to overlap quite a bit here. Snow in May or September isn't out of the question... so I don't want to be completely out of luck if that does happen. I already have a set of winter tires I'm happy with... Michelin X-ice. But, I'd prefer not to wear them unnecessarily by running them through May or September, when the roads will likely not be covered in snow. So, I just want a "summer" tire that will get by if there's some light snow on the road, just in case.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Gotcha.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eibbor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Based on what I've heard, the G009's would be appropriate for this situation... or did I hear wrong?</TD></TR></TABLE>

They're okay, but the RE960AS is better.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eibbor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And, just to clarify... will the 195's fit on my stock rims? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes.

 

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Gotcha.

They're okay, but the RE960AS is better.

Yes.
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Thanks for the advice I e-mailed the local tire shop for a quote.

And to validate my argument for having an all season summer tire... it just started snowing. And I biked to work today. And all I have is a t-shirt. AWESOME.