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Will a 15x8 rim fit onto a 00' civic coupe?

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Old May 12, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Default Will a 15x8 rim fit onto a 00' civic coupe?

Ok everyone i got a question about a fitmit on some rims on my car.... Will a 15x8 rim fit on my 00' civic si? The car is lowered and im thinking of buying these rims with 205/45/15(rare) or 205/50/15? What you guys think.... Fit or not?
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Old May 12, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Default Re: Will a 15x8 rim fit onto a 00' civic coupe? (rare Ek)

You can easily take this to a real tire shop. They'll give you a "for sure" real answer.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Depends on the drop, Maybe.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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think you'll need to go to at least a 215 size tire....most 205s I know of are only rated to about 7.5"

also offset will play an important factor as well
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Old May 12, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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If you get a wheel spacer, they would prob fit without a problem.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Default Re: Will a 15x8 rim fit onto a 00' civic coupe? (rare Ek)

For one, it depends on the offset...

You'll probably have to shave/roll/pull fenders and you'll probably have to use at least a 205/50 or 215/50 so you have enough sidewall to stretch across an 8 inch wide rim...

I've seen it done on a couple of DA's, but I don't remember the tire size or offset.

I have a friend getting ready to do that to his DA and he said something about needing at least a +20 offset to pull it off. So you can take that for what it's worth...
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Old May 13, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1810618

You could try asking some of these guys..
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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yes of course, it will fit. btw how many inches lowered? do the calculation.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sario &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes of course, it will fit. btw how many inches lowered? do the calculation. </TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHAHAHA...man, someone told me to register on here because i could find anything i wanted...well im going to use my first post to correct all the untrue information in here.

I have a 1999 Civic Coupe. I also have several sets of wheels for several reasons. One set is 15 x 8 ET 12 with Bridgestone Potenza G009 195.50.15 tires on them. My car is on coils and when the 15 x 8's go on, not only must it be raised, it has to be driven on a completely smooth surface such as a track because they rub really really bad.

It seems nearly everyone on here forgot about the most important thing...offset. ET12 is very low for these cars, but they make wheels lower. If he is running, say, a set of 15 x 8 wheels ET 0 they will not work without body modification.

So the next question is...what is the wheel offset?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by trlstyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
So the next question is...what is the wheel offset?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Okay the lip dept is 2.95, Wheel Diameter is 15', Width is 8', offset is 25, bolt pattern is 4x100...
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Try it, get some tires and slap the wheels on the car.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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bolt the rim up snug to the hub turn will back and forth in the air to make sure the rim clears everything!

If so find a used tire for free or cheap in the size you want and test it out??
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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That will just clear the fenders with a 205/50/15 tire...how low are you? That is starting to cut it close, you would be "safer" (as far as rubbing goes) with sat a 195/50 or 195/45 tire.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Check the offset. Your issue is...if you get 45 profile tires where the tire "rounds out" like the sidewall protrudes a bit more than the rim edge, when you turn, at full lock the inner tire will rub the tie rod end, get aftermarket ones that bow more.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Default Re: Will a 15x8 rim fit onto a 00' civic coupe? (rare Ek)

make ur life easier and just go with the 15 x 7's
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM EJ2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">make ur life easier and just go with the 15 x 7's </TD></TR></TABLE>
With that mindset you are destined to fail at nearly everything you attempt.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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i have a 00 civic si and i have the sportmax 501 15x8 with a 15 offset 195/45/15 tires i rolled the fenders and have no problems with rubbing even when i got peeps in the back and also i have neg camber so they wont stick out as much
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MOST &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a 00 civic si and i have the sportmax 501 15x8 with a 15 offset 195/45/15 tires i rolled the fenders and have no problems with rubbing even when i got peeps in the back and also i have neg camber so they wont stick out as much </TD></TR></TABLE> pics pls
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Old May 17, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Hey you have pictures of your car? Also how low were you?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MOST &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a 00 civic si and i have the sportmax 501 15x8 with a 15 offset 195/45/15 tires i rolled the fenders and have no problems with rubbing even when i got peeps in the back and also i have neg camber so they wont stick out as much </TD></TR></TABLE>

in for pics
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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here they are its my old beater but it gets me places





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Old May 18, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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I got the same rims in black, but with 225 50 15 BFG DR on the fronts Test fitting tonite
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Old May 18, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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damn a 195 on 15x8? I have the other sport max on my girls Xb and we are using a 205 and they are stretched on there!! I could only emagine a 195?
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Old May 18, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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yeah its really streched
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