Hi guys for those of you that have made the switch, how do you find it? Also, how much of a wheel gap difference is there coming from the 195's? I'm acutally running 205-50-15 on stock suspension, but I have nothing to compare it to. The tires are almost new hankook H2II's. I'm just wondering if the 195-55's make a noticeable difference in fender gap reduction or steering response. If not I'm happy to stay with the 205-50's.....theres just a LOT of wheel well gap....I guess its been a while since Ive driven a stock height integra though. The wheels are stock gsr blades. Thanks, for any input. Ryan

 

not a noticable difference

 

It was a long time ago I switched to 205's, but i remember being pleased that I did.

 

Thanks a lot guys, I'll stick with them. I think its more the integra at stock ride height ive got to get used to!

 

I think that's what I'm rollin' right now. (Azenis 615 on 7" w Enkei RPF1)
Looks like a 4x4 . Drives fine . I was hitting the fender wall or scraping the mudflaps on the hard corners at a local autoX, but no big deal. I don't understand why you would want to move back to a 195.

Next year the car becomes the toy and we'll get something serious on it- suspension-wise

 

well, just to lessen the wheel well gap a bit, but it's always going to look jacked with stock suspension Im guessing.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16gs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well, just to lessen the wheel well gap a bit, but it's always going to look jacked with stock suspension Im guessing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It won't lessen the gap at all. There is only a 0.3" difference in overall diameter between the two sizes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It won't lessen the gap at all. There is only a 0.3" difference in overall diameter between the two sizes. </TD></TR></TABLE>

And the difference in diameter is twice the difference in the gap (and ride height). So the fact that the 205/50-15 is 0.37" smaller in diameter means that the difference in the gap (and ride height) due to the different diameter is 0.18". By comparison, the difference in the gap (and ride height) due to tread depth differences between a brand new tire and one that is ready for replacement is usually around 0.25".

As for steering response, the difference is insignificant, whereas differences between models of tires (due to different rubber compounds, tread design, etc) are far, far greater. If you are looking for better handling, steering response, and grip, concentrate on buying better, grippier tires, rather than wider tires. For example, the Falken Azenis RT-615 is one of the grippiest tires on the market, but that's mostly because it has design features like a super soft rubber compound and big tread blocks, not because it's wider (although it is).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And the difference in diameter is twice the difference in the gap (and ride height). So the fact that the 205/50-15 is 0.37" smaller in diameter means that the difference in the gap (and ride height) due to the different diameter is 0.18".</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly, and selecting alternative tire sizes based purely on the resulting wheel well gap is certainly not the wisest decision.

 

hahaha, yeah that is true. I'm running hankook hrII's and they seem like good tires. Thanks for the feedback though guys, it'll save me a few bucks staying with what Ive got.

 

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Exactly, and selecting alternative tire sizes based purely on the resulting wheel well gap is certainly not the wisest decision. </TD></TR></TABLE>

you mean I should throw out the idea of running the 205-75-15's Ive got in the garage?

 

Just slam it, that will solve your wheel gap woes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ac_attak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just slam it, that will solve your wheel gap woes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

 

i have 205-55-15 and i like it, its a pretty smooth ride for stock suspension

 

205/55-15 is too big for an Integra. It might or might not rub on your fenders and wheel wells, it will make your car accelerate slower (like getting taller gearing), the taller sidewall will hurt your handling, there are fewer tire choices, and it will throw off your speedometer and odometer. It's also usually significantly more money. All that, with NO advantages other than having your car look like a truck with the taller sidewalls. Stick with 195/55-15 (or 205/50-15).