Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

96 honda accord tire size problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 06:23 PM
  #1  
vetalk90's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Default 96 honda accord tire size problem

Hi everybody
Few days ago I bought 4 tires but I did not really check what is the maximum I can go with the width and height of the tire...
I bought 4 winter tires 205-60-15 and my old ones (which are still on the car) are 195-60-15.
Now my question is: what is the maximum tire size I can go? and if the tires I bought are going to feet my rims? I have original honda rims.

Please help me it's kinda urgent my alignment isn't good II must fix it but my old tires are done and the mechanic told me I have to replace my tires because it's impossible to fix the problem when the tires are completely done.

I appreciate your help people!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:19 PM
  #2  
jdowen2's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 707
Likes: 1
From: Mesa, Az, usa
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

Going up one tire size will not be a problem. Don't lose any sleep over it.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:22 PM
  #3  
19Accord97's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 2
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

They should fit as long as they do not rub on the upper balljoints on the front or upper arm on the rear.

I have 195/65/15's as my winter tires and my car is lowered about 2.5 inches and I have no issues so I would ASSUME that you should be okay. Like I said, my only concern would be rubbing the suspension parts or being too wide for the rim. Good luck!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:23 PM
  #4  
19Accord97's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 2
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

Originally Posted by jdowen2
Going up one tire size will not be a problem. Don't lose any sleep over it.
It is two tire sizes over factory recommendation.
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 01:39 AM
  #5  
vetalk90's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

Guys, the problem is not about the space cuz I got enough space and it's not going to touch the suspensions or other parts. My problem is that I am not sure if it fits on the rims itself. As of you mentioned it's 2 tire sizes over.
Could anybody tell me what is the maximum I can go as a recommendation by Honda company?
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:16 AM
  #6  
TheMuffinMan's Avatar
He knows where you live!
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12,566
Likes: 8
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

Originally Posted by vetalk90
Guys, the problem is not about the space cuz I got enough space and it's not going to touch the suspensions or other parts. My problem is that I am not sure if it fits on the rims itself. As of you mentioned it's 2 tire sizes over.
Could anybody tell me what is the maximum I can go as a recommendation by Honda company?
I don't think you're fully understanding them either.

That tire size generally supports a 5.5-7.5" wheel. Your factory wheels fall within the recommended wheel widths by the tire manufacturer. Deviating from the stock tire size will really only result in the speedometer being off a touch. *edit* Or rubbing, but you aren't going too far out of spec. If you attempted to mount a 255/60/15 you'd have issues, but not 205/60.

Per my favorite site: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

When your speedometer says 60mph you'll actually be going 61.2mph. It will read 2.0% slow.

I also don't know why that would be 2 sizes too large? There isn't a 200/60/15 tire size.... And 205/55/15 is a touch smaller than stock sizes.
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:18 AM
  #7  
19Accord97's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 2
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

^ it should be fine then. I didn't know the factory wheel width. Like I said I've got 195/65/15 and 225/40/18 and it is very close but you should be fine on wheel width
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:55 PM
  #8  
vetalk90's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Default Re: 96 honda accord tire size problem

Now i got the idea thank you so much!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Edward Moneo
Wheel and Tire
8
Dec 18, 2012 10:37 AM
mcsv
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
6
Dec 23, 2007 09:35 PM
thesoundofturbo
Wheel and Tire
3
Aug 2, 2007 01:32 PM
cooktim
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
5
Nov 29, 2005 11:01 AM
jbashir
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
4
Aug 3, 2005 11:17 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:56 AM.