Okay, for those who don't know I have a set of unknown aftermarket wheels that I like (check sig/garage for pics). They are 13" in diameter, but I don't know about width.
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Right now they have badly worn Sumitomo HTR 200's on them size: 205/60/13
I'm in the market for some new tires and these do good performance wise, considering they're less than $50 a piece too.
If someone knows some better street tires that would do the job let me know....
I'm planning on squeezing Sumitomo HTR 200's on again, but in 215/50/13.
/\should I try this for all for? Or get two 215's/50 and 205/60 ?
I'm usin the site tires.com or tirerack.com...
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BTW I'm using 86-89 accord front tokiko blues civic rears and h&r race springs. and no camber kit. Any suggestions fer that one too?
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Thanks for the help/suggestions. Hopefully I can get a good estimate of the width of the wheel by the sidwall's looks mated to the tire. I'm guessing they are 6" or 6.5" width.
BTW I don't care if they rub a little bit when I turn big.

 

i think for a honda 215 is too big. it will kill your turning radius and will make your tires rub. stick with the 205.

 

I've had 185/60, 195/60, 205/60, and 215/50 on my Honda 13x5s. While they all fit and work fine, I'd prolly recommend the 195/60-13s.

HTH

 

I sent Tire rack an email with my question and a pic of my current tire/wheel setup.
I asked what should be the min. wheel width should be and she said 6"-7.5".
I'll check my clearances underneath before I order, and I gotta get a camber kit before I buy my tires.

 

Well, FWIW, here are the 215/50-13 Sumitomos on 1985 CRX Si 13x5s with 40mm offset, on my Civic... They never rubbed on a 2 inch drop.

 

What kind of rims are those I was trying to tell from the picture but couldn't get a good view of the width of the tire or rim. A buddy of mine ran 215/50/15 BFG on a 15x7 rim.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxfanatic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well, FWIW, here are the 215/50-13 Sumitomos on 1985 CRX Si 13x5s with 40mm offset, on my Civic... They never rubbed on a 2 inch drop.



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Those don't look right on there IMO.

 

I hated the setup, that's why they're gone in favour of 15s with 195/50-15s.

Just tryin to help with the topic...

 

IMO anything over 195x50 15s is a waste maybe a 205X50 15. For street use its a waste to have superwide tires with a profile of 45 or less. They just don't offer any performance advantages. However if you're into rice, make it 300x30 19 and really screw up your ride and handling.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goforbroke &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What kind of rims are those I was trying to tell from the picture but couldn't get a good view of the width of the tire or rim. A buddy of mine ran 215/50/15 BFG on a 15x7 rim.</TD></TR></TABLE>

85 CRX Si, do I get a cookie?

-Dustin

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxfanatic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've had 185/60, 195/60, 205/60, and 215/50 on my Honda 13x5s. While they all fit and work fine, I'd prolly recommend the 195/60-13s.

HTH</TD></TR></TABLE>
wow 215 fits on 13x5 ???? I would've never have even tried it

 

Heck, that ain't nuthin!

The Nationals 2nd place GS CRX ran 225/50-13 Hoosiers on 13x5s.

 

From what I hear Hoosiers are underrated on the width as well (someone commented that the tread on the 205 hoosiers was more than an inch wider than the tread on 205 kuhmos).

-Dustin

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxfanatic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hated the setup, that's why they're gone in favour of 15s with 195/50-15s.

Just tryin to help with the topic...</TD></TR></TABLE>
ah, so you hated this setup? b/c of the skinnywheels/fat tires? or b/c they were 153's?
Please explain further about what pros/cons etc..

 

1 ply super soft sidewall Sumitomo HTR50Hs are garbage on 13x5s. They really need a 13x7. I don't know how the newer Sumi HTR200s are as far as sidewall, but I wouldn't trust it.

The reason I advise not to go over 195/60-13, is to keep the pinching to a minimum and sidewall flex down, yet still getting some treadwidth on the ground. This is the best pic I have of 195/60-13s on 13x5s, doesn't show the width too well... http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/album17/aat

And please remember, these are street tires. Race tires are an entirely different story, due to their much stiffer sidewalls. Here are 205/60-13 race tires an Honda 13x5s: http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/albuo82

 

Ah, man I don't want more sidewall flex than I already got. Now I'm not so sure on the 215's...
I might get 205's in the front and 195's in the back.
I want wider 13" wheels.

 

Yeah, I want 13x6 or 13x7s, too... someday I'll get some...

 

I not saying go get 14" wheels....but 14" Honda alloys are all over the place for sale, in junkyards, etc. for cheap. I just wrapped my 14" lude alloys in 195/60/14 Azenis', and goddamn these tires are incredible....I'll never get regular 14" tires agian. Just a setup worth looking into, since it is hard to find a nice 13" tire.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ef ***** &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I not saying go get 14" wheels....but 14" Honda alloys are all over the place for sale, in junkyards, etc. for cheap. I just wrapped my 14" lude alloys in 195/60/14 Azenis', and goddamn these tires are incredible....I'll never get regular 14" tires agian. Just a setup worth looking into, since it is hard to find a nice 13" tire.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think 14" is the way to go too, I'm gonna be wrapping my Optional Equipment 14" EK Split 5 spokes in 195/60/14 Azenis next summer. I'm soo pumped! I had Dunlop SP 8000's on there when I got them but they were bald. I've heard good things about these tires too though, plus they are a 55 series sidewall. (pretty hard to find 50-series for 14's)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91civicLX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think for a honda 215 is too big. it will kill your turning radius and will make your tires rub. stick with the 205.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn good advice I was about to throw 215/50/13 on my hatch

 

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I think 14" is the way to go too, I'm gonna be wrapping my Optional Equipment 14" EK Split 5 spokes in 195/60/14 Azenis next summer. I'm soo pumped! I had Dunlop SP 8000's on there when I got them but they were bald. I've heard good things about these tires too though, plus they are a 55 series sidewall. (pretty hard to find 50-series for 14's)</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why wait till' summer? http://www.tires.com $41 bux a pop.

 

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Why wait till' summer? http://www.tires.com $41 bux a pop. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Good deal, but snow= for azenis'
Cheap-*** tires - Why 14" is the shat.

 

they look sweet! lovin the old skool rims and the JDM hood prop too! woo-woo