1999 ex's tire
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1999 ex's tire
I changed the shocks and springs yesterday(front 1.75lower, rear1.5lower)
Before I changed my shocks and springs, I asked people about my 205-50-15tires that will rub my fenders or not. Most of people said it would not happended,but when I turn right or left and the speed is higher than 30miles, my tires are always rub my body and fender caz my tires are a little longer than body. Does anybody can give me suggestion?
1.Change the tires become 195-50-15?(Americas tire's manager recommand)
2.Take of fenders
3.Alighnment
I prefer change the tires,but I just want to make sure if I change my tires become 195-50-15. Do they still rub my fenders and body?
I am so scaried driving right now, caz it always scratch my fender>.<"
Before I changed my shocks and springs, I asked people about my 205-50-15tires that will rub my fenders or not. Most of people said it would not happended,but when I turn right or left and the speed is higher than 30miles, my tires are always rub my body and fender caz my tires are a little longer than body. Does anybody can give me suggestion?
1.Change the tires become 195-50-15?(Americas tire's manager recommand)
2.Take of fenders
3.Alighnment
I prefer change the tires,but I just want to make sure if I change my tires become 195-50-15. Do they still rub my fenders and body?
I am so scaried driving right now, caz it always scratch my fender>.<"
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Yeah, The smaller tire will remedy your problem.
I have 195 tires (i dont see any reason to go bigger) and i have no rubbing issues at a 1.75 drop.
OP. What size wheel are you runnin?
I have 195 tires (i dont see any reason to go bigger) and i have no rubbing issues at a 1.75 drop.
OP. What size wheel are you runnin?
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15" wheels are not OEM for G6 Civic. So to add to the question above, what is the offset of your wheels? And what is the width of the wheels too?
There should be no problems with 205/50/15 lowered at 1.75/1.5.
I'm going to bet (without more info) it's the wheels, not the tires is where the focus should be at.
There should be no problems with 205/50/15 lowered at 1.75/1.5.
I'm going to bet (without more info) it's the wheels, not the tires is where the focus should be at.
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Size and width and offset?
I'm going to guess 15X7 at 35mm. Yes, it will rub when lowered.
I would recommend 15X6 (Honda OEM - Integra) or 15X 6.5 at 38mm offset at most. (common spec). I believe there are 40mm too.
I'm going to guess 15X7 at 35mm. Yes, it will rub when lowered.
I would recommend 15X6 (Honda OEM - Integra) or 15X 6.5 at 38mm offset at most. (common spec). I believe there are 40mm too.
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Stick with the 205/50/15's OP, the 205/50's look better and you get a little more tire than the 195/50's. As for your fender problem you have 2 choices, 1 roll your fenders ( can be done with a base ball bat or fender roller) or 2 there are clips that holds the plastic covering to the actual fender, take a few of those clips out and you'll stop rubbing. I have a 99 civic ex myself with 205/50/15's lowered more than 2inchs all around and never had problems with rubbing. If you have any questions/problems PM me bro.
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You and me are running the same drop! This is what I would suggest...
Here's my ride on '00 HX RIMS WITH 185/65-14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P3000 TIRES (No rubbing)
Here's my ride on '99 Si RIMS WITH 195/55-15 FALKEN ZIEX ZE-512 TIRES (Yes rubbing)
I'm rocking OEM rims in both cases (+45 offset).
The 15" Si rims rub the front wheel wells. The 14" HX rims don't.
Both of these setups look great - some prefer one to the other, but they're both wildly popular. And, the speedo is accurate with either one...
My suggestion would be to go with HX rims. They're lighter and perform better than 15's!
You could live with the rubbing...
Or, you can remove your liners and roll the fenders with a baseball bat and sledge hammer - best left to a professional, if this makes you queasy!
Those are your 3 options, IMHO...
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Stick with the 205/50/15's OP, the 205/50's look better and you get a little more tire than the 195/50's. As for your fender problem you have 2 choices, 1 roll your fenders ( can be done with a base ball bat or fender roller) or 2 there are clips that holds the plastic covering to the actual fender, take a few of those clips out and you'll stop rubbing. I have a 99 civic ex myself with 205/50/15's lowered more than 2inchs all around and never had problems with rubbing. If you have any questions/problems PM me bro.
You beat me to the 'Submit Button'...
Sounds like we're basically in concurrence!
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Hrm...
You and me are running the same drop! This is what I would suggest...
Here's my ride on '00 HX RIMS WITH 185/65-14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P3000 TIRES (No rubbing)
Here's my ride on '99 Si RIMS WITH 195/55-15 FALKEN ZIEX ZE-512 TIRES (Yes rubbing)
I'm rocking OEM rims in both cases (+45 offset).
The 15" Si rims rub the front wheel wells. The 14" HX rims don't.
Both of these setups look great - some prefer one to the other, but they're both wildly popular. And, the speedo is accurate with either one...
My suggestion would be to go with HX rims. They're lighter and perform better than 15's!
You could live with the rubbing...
Or, you can remove your liners and roll the fenders with a baseball bat and sledge hammer - best left to a professional, if this makes you queasy!
Those are your 3 options, IMHO...
You and me are running the same drop! This is what I would suggest...
Here's my ride on '00 HX RIMS WITH 185/65-14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P3000 TIRES (No rubbing)
Here's my ride on '99 Si RIMS WITH 195/55-15 FALKEN ZIEX ZE-512 TIRES (Yes rubbing)
I'm rocking OEM rims in both cases (+45 offset).
The 15" Si rims rub the front wheel wells. The 14" HX rims don't.
Both of these setups look great - some prefer one to the other, but they're both wildly popular. And, the speedo is accurate with either one...
My suggestion would be to go with HX rims. They're lighter and perform better than 15's!
You could live with the rubbing...
Or, you can remove your liners and roll the fenders with a baseball bat and sledge hammer - best left to a professional, if this makes you queasy!
Those are your 3 options, IMHO...
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Originally Posted by jdmeg6118
How does it feel with those "55 tire's,my friend want's to run 195-55-15
Im running 195-50-15.
Im running 195-50-15.
195/55-15 Falken ZE-512s ride like a Caddy (smooth & quiet) if you put enough air in them - I run 50psi - good rolling resistance too for hypermiling! At normal pressures they *feel* mushy, IMHO.
Here's the official site: http://www.falkentire.com/xhtm...ire=5
If you'll notice...
...and that's no joke! I'll bet they haven't taken back many ZE-512s because of poor ride quality.
On the other hard, I prefer 185/65-14 Pirelli Cinturato tires on lightweight HX rims - very accurate & unforgiving - make my ride *feel* like a go-kart. Just don't take your eyes off the road for too long or you'll be into the median!
Short history of Pirelli Cinturato: http://www.longstonetires.com/...o.php
Here's the official site: http://www.falkentire.com/xhtm...ire=5
If you'll notice...
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...and that's no joke! I'll bet they haven't taken back many ZE-512s because of poor ride quality.
On the other hard, I prefer 185/65-14 Pirelli Cinturato tires on lightweight HX rims - very accurate & unforgiving - make my ride *feel* like a go-kart. Just don't take your eyes off the road for too long or you'll be into the median!
Short history of Pirelli Cinturato: http://www.longstonetires.com/...o.php
The Pirelli Cinturato, first introduced in the 1950's, was the first example of a textile cord braced radial tire. The Pirelli Cinturato quickly became the dominant radial tire in European GT and sports car racing circles.
The Pirelli Cinturato combined unprecedented grip with high-speed capabilities, the Cinturato also gave a supremely comfortable ride. Not surprisingly, the Pirelli Cinturato soon became standard equipment on many of the great Italian marques of the era, including Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.
Sooo... it all depends on what you want...The Pirelli Cinturato combined unprecedented grip with high-speed capabilities, the Cinturato also gave a supremely comfortable ride. Not surprisingly, the Pirelli Cinturato soon became standard equipment on many of the great Italian marques of the era, including Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.
The Falken ZE-512s *feel* greasy, when you're on the binders. Kinda scary, actually...
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