Just got my GSR blades!!!
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Just got my GSR blades!!!
but i dont know what tire size it uses
i know there 15"s but thats it
can someone help me out!?
thanks
ALSO what size for the centercaps!?
and why style?!
i want honda ones
thanks!!
i know there 15"s but thats it
can someone help me out!?
thanks
ALSO what size for the centercaps!?
and why style?!
i want honda ones
thanks!!
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (marsvolta1fan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hazard2o9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">195/50-15</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/15</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're both wrong - because we don't know what kind of car these will be mounted on. And without that information, the question is impossible to answer.
Stickied at the top of this forum, where you'd have to be absolutely clueless to miss it, is a topic:
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">Tires FAQ</FONT>
What size tires should I get?
<FONT SIZE="4">The proper size depends on your car, not just the wheels you are using.</FONT> So if you want to ask what size you should get, let us know what kind of car you have (year, model, body style, version)!
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, 195/45-16
For an Integra or '97-00 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:
14" - 185/65-14, 195/60-14
15" - 195/55/15, 205/50-15
16" - 205/45-16, 215/45-16, 195/50-16
17" - 205/40/17
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If your year, model, and version is not listed above, the best size (at least, for street use, rather than track use) is generally one which has about the same outer diameter as the stock tire size for your car, preferably within 1 percent, and which is no more than 20 mm wider than the stock tire size. If you're still not sure, you can use the website of a tire retailer like the Tire Rack to find recommended size(s) for your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/15</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're both wrong - because we don't know what kind of car these will be mounted on. And without that information, the question is impossible to answer.
Stickied at the top of this forum, where you'd have to be absolutely clueless to miss it, is a topic:
Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING
It says:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">Tires FAQ</FONT>
What size tires should I get?
<FONT SIZE="4">The proper size depends on your car, not just the wheels you are using.</FONT> So if you want to ask what size you should get, let us know what kind of car you have (year, model, body style, version)!
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, 195/45-16
For an Integra or '97-00 Civic, the following sizes are usually best:
14" - 185/65-14, 195/60-14
15" - 195/55/15, 205/50-15
16" - 205/45-16, 215/45-16, 195/50-16
17" - 205/40/17
.
.
.
If your year, model, and version is not listed above, the best size (at least, for street use, rather than track use) is generally one which has about the same outer diameter as the stock tire size for your car, preferably within 1 percent, and which is no more than 20 mm wider than the stock tire size. If you're still not sure, you can use the website of a tire retailer like the Tire Rack to find recommended size(s) for your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (nsxtasy)
the wheels are oem..so i said you "can" get 205/50 cause thats what i have on my EF so dont bash ppl and say there wrong for giving out opinions cause thery're just that "opinions" he doesnt have to take our advice...
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (NugKaLj)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the wheels are oem..so i said you "can" get 205/50 cause thats what i have on my EF so dont bash ppl and say there wrong for giving out opinions cause thery're just that "opinions" he doesnt have to take our advice...</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're wrong again. 205/50-15 is too big for your '88-91 Civic. It will make your car accelerate slower, and it will make the speedometer and odometer inaccurate. Of course, you can put a lot of different sizes tire onto any wheel, but that doesn't mean it's going to be the best size for the particular car in question. And that's why the CAR is important. 205/50-15 is fine for an Integra or '97-00 Civic, because on those cars, it's close to the stock size. But not on your '92-95 Civic. So just because you're using the wrong size tire on your car, don't suggest that he make the same mistake as you did. Especially when you don't even know what kind of car he has.
What makes this even worse is when people mistakenly believe that treadwidth is a huge determinant of performance, and go saying things like "more lateral grip", and they go out and buy an overwide version of a truly crappy tire (like the Falken Ziex, Proxes 4, Kumho AST, etc) thinking they're going to get great performance, and they wind up with crap. A narrower, grippier tire is almost always going to give better performance than a wider, less grippy tire. Which is why, if you're looking for better performance, it's best to concentrate on buying better, stickier tires, rather than wider tires.
If you're driving on the track or autocross and you already have some of the stickiest tires around (R compounds, Azenis, etc), then that's where the extra treadwidth might matter, and the gauge accuracy and poorer acceleration might not matter as much. But in most cases, the best bet for street use is to stick with the tire size whose outer diameter best matches that of the stock tire size.
EDIT: Fixed years for EF.
Modified by nsxtasy at 5:15 PM 7/3/2008
You're wrong again. 205/50-15 is too big for your '88-91 Civic. It will make your car accelerate slower, and it will make the speedometer and odometer inaccurate. Of course, you can put a lot of different sizes tire onto any wheel, but that doesn't mean it's going to be the best size for the particular car in question. And that's why the CAR is important. 205/50-15 is fine for an Integra or '97-00 Civic, because on those cars, it's close to the stock size. But not on your '92-95 Civic. So just because you're using the wrong size tire on your car, don't suggest that he make the same mistake as you did. Especially when you don't even know what kind of car he has.
What makes this even worse is when people mistakenly believe that treadwidth is a huge determinant of performance, and go saying things like "more lateral grip", and they go out and buy an overwide version of a truly crappy tire (like the Falken Ziex, Proxes 4, Kumho AST, etc) thinking they're going to get great performance, and they wind up with crap. A narrower, grippier tire is almost always going to give better performance than a wider, less grippy tire. Which is why, if you're looking for better performance, it's best to concentrate on buying better, stickier tires, rather than wider tires.
If you're driving on the track or autocross and you already have some of the stickiest tires around (R compounds, Azenis, etc), then that's where the extra treadwidth might matter, and the gauge accuracy and poorer acceleration might not matter as much. But in most cases, the best bet for street use is to stick with the tire size whose outer diameter best matches that of the stock tire size.
EDIT: Fixed years for EF.
Modified by nsxtasy at 5:15 PM 7/3/2008
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (marsvolta1fan)
also what are some good tires to buy?! if u can some links on where to buy
send them to sketchsceneinc@yahoo.com
thanks!!
i really appreciate it
once i find out wich tires to get BAM i can put em on my teggy.
send them to sketchsceneinc@yahoo.com
thanks!!
i really appreciate it
once i find out wich tires to get BAM i can put em on my teggy.
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (marsvolta1fan)
The best 15" sizes for Integras are 195/55-15 (the stock size for the GS-R, SE, and Type R) and 205/50-15.
I'll give you some specific recommendations in a moment. But first let's start with the advice I often post, outlining the different types of tires and choices for Integras:
Since you're in Los Angeles, I assume you never drive in snow, so you don't need all-season tires. If you just want good treadlife and value, get the Kumho SPT or Yokohama S.drive, in 195/55-15 or 205/50-15. If you want the very best traction on dry pavement and you don't care all that much about treadlife or rain traction, get the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec in 195/55-15.
Prices:
Kumho SPT 195/55-15 $73 from tires-easy.com
Kumho SPT 205/50-15 $69.60 from tires-easy.com
Yokohama S.drive 195/55-15 $69/tire from Discount Tire Direct
Yokohama S.drive 205/50-15 $82/tire from Discount Tire Direct
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 195/55-15 $88/tire from Discount Tire Direct, also has a $50 rebate on their website
Modified by nsxtasy at 7:54 PM 6/30/2008
I'll give you some specific recommendations in a moment. But first let's start with the advice I often post, outlining the different types of tires and choices for Integras:
Originally Posted by nsxtasy
Roughly 90 percent of the time, people fall into one of the following three categories:
a. People who want the maximum traction on dry pavement, and don't care about anything else. These are usually people who sometimes use their street tires in autocross or on the racetrack or in brisk drives on curvy roads. The best tire for such folks IMHO is usually the Falken Azenis RT-615, which is available in Integra sizes of 195/60-14, 205/50-15, 215/45-16, and 205/40-17, depending on your wheel size, and the Dunlop Sport Z1 Star Spec in 195/55-15. These tires don't last all that long - treadlife of 10-12K miles is typical - and they are only so-so in rain. But if you only care about dry grip, they're the bomb.
b. People who want good traction on dry pavement, but also want good traction in rain and also care about value (purchase price and/or treadlife), and who DON'T use these tires in snow (either it doesn't snow where they live, or they have separate tires or another vehicle for winter conditions). These are usually people who use their tires for everyday driving. The tires I most often recommend for these folks are the Kumho SPT, Fuzion ZRi, and Yokohama S.drive, which are available in Integra sizes of 195/55-15, 205/50-15, 205/45-16, and 205/40-17. I recommend the Yokohama ES100 in 195/60-14 for those with 14" wheels. All of these tires have very good grip on dry pavement, are excellent in rain, and last a reasonably long time (25-40K miles).
c. People who need to use the same tires in snow during the winter as well as in moderate to warm temperatures the rest of the year. These folks need all-season tires, which are a compromise; they have the flexibility to be used in a wider range of weather, but they're not as good in winter as true winter tires and they're not as good the rest of the year as summer tires such as those mentioned above. For these folks, I recommend the Kumho ASX in 195/55-15, 205/50-15, 205/45-16, and 205/40-17. For those with 14" wheels, I recommend the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position in 195/60-14.
All of these tires are reasonably priced, and are the best you can get for your money in each of these categories, IMHO. You can get them shipped from places like Tire Rack, Discount Tire (whose higher prices are offset by free shipping), and Vulcan Tire.
a. People who want the maximum traction on dry pavement, and don't care about anything else. These are usually people who sometimes use their street tires in autocross or on the racetrack or in brisk drives on curvy roads. The best tire for such folks IMHO is usually the Falken Azenis RT-615, which is available in Integra sizes of 195/60-14, 205/50-15, 215/45-16, and 205/40-17, depending on your wheel size, and the Dunlop Sport Z1 Star Spec in 195/55-15. These tires don't last all that long - treadlife of 10-12K miles is typical - and they are only so-so in rain. But if you only care about dry grip, they're the bomb.
b. People who want good traction on dry pavement, but also want good traction in rain and also care about value (purchase price and/or treadlife), and who DON'T use these tires in snow (either it doesn't snow where they live, or they have separate tires or another vehicle for winter conditions). These are usually people who use their tires for everyday driving. The tires I most often recommend for these folks are the Kumho SPT, Fuzion ZRi, and Yokohama S.drive, which are available in Integra sizes of 195/55-15, 205/50-15, 205/45-16, and 205/40-17. I recommend the Yokohama ES100 in 195/60-14 for those with 14" wheels. All of these tires have very good grip on dry pavement, are excellent in rain, and last a reasonably long time (25-40K miles).
c. People who need to use the same tires in snow during the winter as well as in moderate to warm temperatures the rest of the year. These folks need all-season tires, which are a compromise; they have the flexibility to be used in a wider range of weather, but they're not as good in winter as true winter tires and they're not as good the rest of the year as summer tires such as those mentioned above. For these folks, I recommend the Kumho ASX in 195/55-15, 205/50-15, 205/45-16, and 205/40-17. For those with 14" wheels, I recommend the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position in 195/60-14.
All of these tires are reasonably priced, and are the best you can get for your money in each of these categories, IMHO. You can get them shipped from places like Tire Rack, Discount Tire (whose higher prices are offset by free shipping), and Vulcan Tire.
Prices:
Kumho SPT 195/55-15 $73 from tires-easy.com
Kumho SPT 205/50-15 $69.60 from tires-easy.com
Yokohama S.drive 195/55-15 $69/tire from Discount Tire Direct
Yokohama S.drive 205/50-15 $82/tire from Discount Tire Direct
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 195/55-15 $88/tire from Discount Tire Direct, also has a $50 rebate on their website
Modified by nsxtasy at 7:54 PM 6/30/2008
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (marsvolta1fan)
wow thanks alot ill use ur tips for sure!
what about honda center caps for the GSR blades
i BARELY realized theres different honda center caps
can someone tell me wich ones to get!?
also sites
and pics
lots of pics!!!
thanks ALOT
what about honda center caps for the GSR blades
i BARELY realized theres different honda center caps
can someone tell me wich ones to get!?
also sites
and pics
lots of pics!!!
thanks ALOT
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (marsvolta1fan)
I don't know about Honda center caps; maybe someone else can help. They normally have Acura center caps - but I'm sure you already know that.
Check the stickied topic in this forum for the pic request archive, and you'll find a link to pics of cars with GSR blades.
Check the stickied topic in this forum for the pic request archive, and you'll find a link to pics of cars with GSR blades.
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know about Honda center caps; maybe someone else can help. They normally have Acura center caps - but I'm sure you already know that.
Check the stickied topic in this forum for the pic request archive, and you'll find a link to pics of cars with GSR blades.</TD></TR></TABLE>
99-00 si center caps fit
Check the stickied topic in this forum for the pic request archive, and you'll find a link to pics of cars with GSR blades.</TD></TR></TABLE>
99-00 si center caps fit
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (nsxtasy)
yea i assumed he had an integra considering he said he had blades..so was i wrong about the tire suggestion?
oh yea 92-95 civics are EGs just for your(nsxtasy) info...
i havent had a prob. wit my 205/50/15 and i thought bigger tires is what makes your car accelerate and stop slower? Since the oem spec are 195/55/15 wouldnt that accelerate slower and the 205/50/15?
oh yea 92-95 civics are EGs just for your(nsxtasy) info...
i havent had a prob. wit my 205/50/15 and i thought bigger tires is what makes your car accelerate and stop slower? Since the oem spec are 195/55/15 wouldnt that accelerate slower and the 205/50/15?
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Re: Just got my GSR blades!!! (NugKaLj)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea i assumed he had an integra considering he said he had blades..so was i wrong about the tire suggestion?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. It depends on the car.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh yea 92-95 civics are EGs just for your(nsxtasy) info...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry - I'll correct my post. However, '88-91 Civics (like your EF) and '92-95 Civics (like the EG) all had smaller-diameter tires, so 195/50-15 is the best 15" size for both EF and EG.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i havent had a prob. wit my 205/50/15 and i thought bigger tires is what makes your car accelerate and stop slower?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. It has the same effect as putting taller gears in your car.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Since the oem spec are 195/55/15 wouldnt that accelerate slower and the 205/50/15?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Again, what matters is the tire size for the CAR, not for the wheel. Since you have an EF, your stock tire size was probably 175/70-13 (although it depends on the body shape and version - some had 165's). Here are the calculated diameters of these tire sizes, which will help you see why 195/50-15 is a better match for YOUR car:
175/70-13: 22.65" (stock)
195/50-15: 22.68" (+0.1 percent)
195/55-15: 23.44" (+3.5 percent)
205/50-15: 23.07" (+1.9 percent)
And here is why 195/55-15 or 205/50-15 are better matches for HIS car:
195/60-14: 23.21" (stock)
195/50-15: 22.68" (-2.3 percent)
195/55-15: 23.44" (+1.0 percent)
205/50-15: 23.07" (-0.6 percent)
Yes. It depends on the car.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh yea 92-95 civics are EGs just for your(nsxtasy) info...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry - I'll correct my post. However, '88-91 Civics (like your EF) and '92-95 Civics (like the EG) all had smaller-diameter tires, so 195/50-15 is the best 15" size for both EF and EG.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i havent had a prob. wit my 205/50/15 and i thought bigger tires is what makes your car accelerate and stop slower?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. It has the same effect as putting taller gears in your car.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NugKaLj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Since the oem spec are 195/55/15 wouldnt that accelerate slower and the 205/50/15?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Again, what matters is the tire size for the CAR, not for the wheel. Since you have an EF, your stock tire size was probably 175/70-13 (although it depends on the body shape and version - some had 165's). Here are the calculated diameters of these tire sizes, which will help you see why 195/50-15 is a better match for YOUR car:
175/70-13: 22.65" (stock)
195/50-15: 22.68" (+0.1 percent)
195/55-15: 23.44" (+3.5 percent)
205/50-15: 23.07" (+1.9 percent)
And here is why 195/55-15 or 205/50-15 are better matches for HIS car:
195/60-14: 23.21" (stock)
195/50-15: 22.68" (-2.3 percent)
195/55-15: 23.44" (+1.0 percent)
205/50-15: 23.07" (-0.6 percent)
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