i have a 95 vx hatch with LS rims (15x6) with 205/55/15 tires and they rub on the inside when i turn, did anyone else expirence this? what correct tire size fix this problem? i was guessing 195/45/15...

 

u have ls mesh. thats what they r called and im runing 205 50 15 and they r perfect. ur car may just be way to low.

 

i raised it, still had the problem, lowered it back 1/4 inch drop, still had the problem, had it allign when it was rasied up, still was rubbing. also i want to know a good tire size for my speedometer to read my speed correctly. sooo anyone?

 

I had LS's with 205/50/15 and never have problems of rubbing on my VX. I currently have Buddy Club P1's with 205/50/15 and doesn't rub. My car is lowered until there is no gap.

Do you have a camber kit? I don't and my tires are slightly cambered.

 

i have a front camber kit (in the front only).

 

Put some negative camber (1-2 degrees) and you'll be fine.

 

hmmm... a shop adjusted the camber and it was still rubbing.. sooo getting a different size tire wont cure this problem i am having?

 

Yes, skinnier tires will work 195/55/15

 

aren't 50 series tires the proper size for 15's?
205/50/15

what kind of springs are you running?
got any pics?

wait you said they rub on the inside? do you mean on the fender or the inside of the wheel wells near the frame?

 

thi si a comparison of overall tire diameter
175/70r13 = 22.6 inches
195/50r15 = 22.7 inches
195/55r15 = 23.4 inches
205/50r15 = 23.1 inches
205/55r15 = 23.9 inches


how tire sizes work ex: 175/70r13
175 = 175millimeters wide
70 = 70% of the width equals the height of the sidewall
13= obviously the rim size lol

a 195/50r15 would make your speedo accurate
its 10mm narrower than your tire and 1.2" smaller in diameter

what are you rubbing on?

 

oh and a 205/40r17 is 23.5 inches
lots of ricers with 17's that dont rub

 

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The stock tire size that Honda gives their 15'' wheels is 195/55

 

inside of the wheel wells near the frame

 

195/50/15 is a good size.

 

thats because on models that offered 15" wheels in a trim level had larger 14" tires.
96+ civics came with 185-65r14 and 195/55r15
92-95 civics came with 175/70r13 and 185/60r14

to the OP your tires are too tall. you can run 205/50 r15 but 195/50r15 would be the best for your speedo.