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15inch max tire size question on EG9

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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 01:40 AM
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Default 15inch max tire size question on EG9

Hello guys , tried searching everywhere couldnt find much information.
I have an EG9 (civic ferio 5th gen 4door) , I currently have 15x6.5 ET 40 (not sure about the ET) , due to some upgrades , we are in need of some bigger tires.
I was looking at 205/50/15 , 205/40/15 or 215/45/15 , or I could move up to 16 inch wheel and I guess kinda similar dimensions , 205/215
Right now I have k-sport coilovers which at some point this year will be changed for some tein flex z.

For wheels also I can move up to a 7 wide one on 15"

I will fender roll both front and rear ,
My question is will 215/40-45/15 will fit both front and rear? only with fender rolling?
I understand that rim size also will matter , cant be too aggressive with the offset.
Car is not that lowered and nor it will be , function > style on this particular build
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 04:17 AM
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I was able to get 15x8 +20 wheels to fit well on my EG with fender rolling. 225/45/15 tires.

Given the option something in the +30-35 offset range would likely be better.
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 05:19 AM
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That`s pretty cool , do you have any pics? do you had any rubbing issues or where you stock height or lowered?
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 05:34 AM
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I'm on my work computer now, but I have some old pics here of that setup: https://honda-tech.com/forums/group-.../#post51579447

XXR 15x8 +20
225/45/15
CSII Coilovers
Skunk2 front and rear camber kit
Rolled front & rear fenders, no liner

I don't remember what my camber angles were. Rubbing issues were very minimal unless I dropped the car extremely low. A bigger offset like I mentioned in the range of +30 -> +35 would likely have fit even better. I will also say that 225's on the Civic really contribute to a more aggressive and sporty look, 225s look pretty wide on the car. Other people have made comments about that too from my car.
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 05:49 AM
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Those are some serious meats , looks very freaking nice , also removed the liner aswell , we just need into fender rolling (internally) , to be honest was more concerned for the rears for the 215s , but it should be alright , since you managed to make it work with 225s
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Old Feb 9, 2023 | 09:03 AM
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Default Re: 15inch max tire size question on EG9

Some of the 200tw 205/50/15 tires run closer to 215/50/15, like the Falken RT660, which may rub in the rear without rolling.

Currently am using them on 15x8 Enkei pf01 +35
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Old Feb 9, 2023 | 12:58 PM
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Default Re: 15inch max tire size question on EG9

Might need to go for 205/50/15 cause I run semis , nankang ns2rs , which should fit. I am on some advanti 6.5 , not too low again so should be ok
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Old Feb 9, 2023 | 01:15 PM
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Default Re: 15inch max tire size question on EG9

I'm in the process of piecing together my end-game build, which will have an even more aggressive setup. I'm now going with:

15x8 +35
245/40/15 front
225/45/15 rear

Bring on the CHONK!
This will obviously be tight and require some fine tuning with alignment and camber angles, and I'm sure to rub at least a little at full lock.
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Old Feb 11, 2023 | 10:45 AM
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Default Re: 15inch max tire size question on EG9

Originally Posted by LittleHesus
Might need to go for 205/50/15 cause I run semis , nankang ns2rs , which should fit. I am on some advanti 6.5 , not too low again so should be ok
I had 205/50/15 on my eg and that was about as wide as you could go before you would need to start rolling fenders or even get a wide body kit / cut your fenders o-o
like you said, as long as you dont lower it you wont have to worry as much but i believe 205-215 is the widest you could go whether or not youre lowered
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Old Feb 11, 2023 | 11:07 AM
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Thank you for the info , decided to go with 205/50/15s , had to repair a section of the exhaust today and while it was on the lift , saw the rears and I believe will pass due to height and some camber there is and in the front should be ok , ns2rs are kinda thick but it should be fine!
But I will most likely fender roll both front and rear just to be 100% sure , due to I will move on to some tein coilovers!
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