hey everyone, it has come to the time to change tires on my stock 92 Si.

Right now im running 195/60/R15 on 2000 Si stock wheels on stock everything. I do plan on doing a drop as well maybe like 1 to 1.5 inch gap. I would love to get new rims but that isnt going to happen anytime soon.

I was wondering if it would be possible to put 205/50/R15 on Si stocks Or should i go with the 195/55/15 like it is recommended. Will the speedometer be affected? Also would i have to roll the fenders for those tires since im lowering the car with these tires at some point.

Also if anyone has some tire recommendations go on ahead. Im looking at the Falken 912.

thanks so much.

Need help soon,current tires will be dead soon.

 

purchase 195/50-15 for a 92 civic.

 

205 would be alright..since you dont plan on riding slammed.. as far as the speedo being affected i rly dont know. but i read something about that awhile back when some dude wanted to run 195/50/15 on his integra.

 

205/50

 

Remember, the best size depends on the car they will be mounted on, not just on the wheels. 195/50-15 is the best matching size if these are going on a 1992 Civic. Because they are the closest match to your stock size (probably 175/70-13), they will result in the least speedometer error (it's 0.1 percent in the case of 175/70-13, which means no significant error at all). 195/50-15 are also less likely to rub in the case of a lowered car, and you should not need to roll your fenders. So stick with 195/50-15 if they are going on a 1992 Civic.

The Falken Ziex ZE-912 you mentioned is a cheap all-season tire and it's just not very good. All-seasons are designed for those who need to use the same tires in snow and frigid cold as in moderate to warm temperatures. Since you live in Miami, that's not a concern; you're better off getting summer tires, which will give you better grip all year round, in rain as well as dry weather. If you're looking for a moderately-priced, longer-lasting tire that performs well, I recommend the Yokohama S.drive, $70/tire in 195/50-15 with free shipping at Discount Tire Direct. If you want the absolute best performance and you don't care about purchase price or treadlife, consider the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, $103/tire in 195/50-15 plus shipping after rebate at the Tire Rack.

 

i know i should put this question in another section but how much of a decent drop can i get and what are some decent springs and shocks that will go well with a drop that isnt slammed.

 

thanks so far for the answers.

 

You are correct; you should post this question either in the Honda Civic/del sol 1992-2000 forum, or in the Suspension forum.

 

thanks nsxtasy, i think im gonna go with the yokohama and get their warranty as well on discount tire direct.

 

i rode 205/50/15 on si's on an si and it was okay. had eibach sportlines (1.8 drop) and it rubbed in the front and rear on occassional bumps but not that much. I eventually rolled my fenders and rub no more.

 

That's a different car model, with different clearance in the wheel wells, different speed sensors, etc. Totally irrelevant.

 

i'd go 195/50 especially if you are lowering it more.... itll give you more stretch than a 205 which will help with rubbing issues depending on how low you drop it.

 

leave the "stretching" to the VW guys.

he should use 195/50 simply because its the CORRECT size and no other reason.

 

Well, there are reasons why it's the correct size (IOW the size which uses an outer diameter about the same as that of the stock tire) - it won't rub in the wheel wells or on the fenders, it will maintain the accuracy of the speedometer and odometer, it will maintain the suspension geometry and handling, it won't slow the acceleration the way oversized tires will, etc.