205/50/15 on 15x7 on 90 si
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205/50/15 on 15x7 on 90 si
I have a 90 si and my wheels are 15x7 +35 and I want to use cont extremecontacts, but the only size I can get from work (Honda dealer) are in 205/50/15 and I'm wondering if the car can even fit 205s. Also they are a 200 treadwear tire and I'm wondering how many miles roughly that would last on a car that light with minimal camber (-3/4 ish probably). NOT a daily driver it is more of a weekend/show car
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Re: 205/50/15 on 15x7 on 90 si
A long time ago, I had an 89 CRX Si and had 15x7 wheels on them. I don't remember for sure, but, I think I was using 205s without any issues. The car was lowered by about 1.5 inches too.
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Re: 205/50/15 on 15x7 on 90 si
I have 15x7 wheels (38mm offset) with 195/50/15 tires, 205s would be 10mm wider.
They would fit the wheel just fine, just keep in mind that in terms of clearance that the tires will be a little less than 1/4" wider on each side.
Mine are pretty close, I think 205s would rub the fender. With your slightly smaller offset it should be fine. Do you have tires on them to compare against?
They would fit the wheel just fine, just keep in mind that in terms of clearance that the tires will be a little less than 1/4" wider on each side.
Mine are pretty close, I think 205s would rub the fender. With your slightly smaller offset it should be fine. Do you have tires on them to compare against?
Re: 205/50/15 on 15x7 on 90 si
This is actually a pretty ideal size for an EF.
The reason you can’t find the ESFs in smaller sizes is because 205/50r15 is the smallest one that exists.
You can reasonably expect 15k-20k out of these tires. They’re not “cheater” 200tw tires like the Bridgestone REs or Falken RT660s that only last for a few thousand before they dry out and have their grip fall off a cliff. They kind of slot into the market right about in the hole that the Direzza ziii has left. Looking like a great tire in the segment - I just ordered my set today!
No need to run crazy low camber, aim for -2 to -2.5 degrees in the front and 1 less in the rear (so -1 to -1.5), zero the toe or go for 1.5-2mm in at the rear and you’ll get great wear AND great handling. Less camber will improve traction in a straight line but will hurt cornering. Toe is what affects your wear though.
The reason you can’t find the ESFs in smaller sizes is because 205/50r15 is the smallest one that exists.
You can reasonably expect 15k-20k out of these tires. They’re not “cheater” 200tw tires like the Bridgestone REs or Falken RT660s that only last for a few thousand before they dry out and have their grip fall off a cliff. They kind of slot into the market right about in the hole that the Direzza ziii has left. Looking like a great tire in the segment - I just ordered my set today!
No need to run crazy low camber, aim for -2 to -2.5 degrees in the front and 1 less in the rear (so -1 to -1.5), zero the toe or go for 1.5-2mm in at the rear and you’ll get great wear AND great handling. Less camber will improve traction in a straight line but will hurt cornering. Toe is what affects your wear though.
Last edited by spAdam; Mar 14, 2025 at 07:20 PM.
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