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215/75r15 tires on 91 accord ex

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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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Default 215/75r15 tires on 91 accord ex

Just wondering if there is any possible way to put this size on a 91 4 door accord? And how bad will it effect the driving and handling?
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chickenfoot0000
Just wondering if there is any possible way to put this size on a 91 4 door accord? And how bad will it effect the driving and handling?
some questions first.

do you have 15" wheels?

original equipment on this car is 14." if you don't, forget about it.

are the tires already mounted to some wheels? if so, which wheels are they on?

bolt pattern, hub pilot size, offset are all very important. what it also important is having a wheel wide enough to hold 215. The 15" wheels normally come with 195. 10mm increase is usually ok. in my experience, 20mm increase is pushing it.

are you ok if things rub together a little?

this size you're asking about is 30mm wider (1 1/4") and about 4" larger in diameter than standard equipment. there is no question these will rub, only how much will they rub? This I can't tell you for sure. What I can tell you your speedo' will be wrong (will read slower than actual) and acceleration will be worse than it already is. In the same vein your brakes will need to work much harder to get the same result as before. in other words, they'll be less effective.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 03:24 AM
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Car has 15 inch rims. tires read p195/60r15. Say if found a way to lift car would do you think that might help with it rubbing anything, or is this just a bad idea period?
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 03:36 AM
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Why would you want such a tall tire on an accord? Your speedometer read-out will be off and I'd guess you'll run into rubbing issues.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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17in rim with 215/45/17 makes for an exact speedo reading and is a perfect fit for the wheel well with a coil over kit. No tire rub
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by accordturb96
17in rim with 215/45/17 makes for an exact speedo reading and is a perfect fit for the wheel well with a coil over kit. No tire rub
...and is smaller in diameter that what the OP is talking about using.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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Well idk what the hell he's gonna do putting a tire the size of a truck tire on there haha that thing wouldn't fit too well
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by accordturb96
... a tire the size of a truck tire ...
my first impression too! where did this set of tires come from?
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