I noticed the original tire size that came on blades is 195/55/15. Is this the size I should run or should I got with 195/50/15s? What do you guys think.

Mike

 

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What size tires should I get?

<FONT SIZE="4">The proper size depends on your car, not just the wheels you are using.</FONT>

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

<FONT SIZE="4">For an Integra or '97-00 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:</FONT>

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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my car is lowered about 2.25 inches or so. i can barely have a wheel gap. considering this; does it matter if i go with the 195 or 205?

Mike

 

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You should be able to use either the 195/55-15 or the 205/50-15, even with the lowering. If you encounter problems, you're probably better off raising the car up a little bit.

Clearance for both is about the same. (The 205/50 is 10 mm wider, but it's 10 mm smaller in diameter.)