15x?, 205/50R15, +42 offset. Will they be good for my 94 coupe? And is 16.5lb too heavy? Will the speedo still be correct?

 

anybody?

 

you need to look at overall rolling diameter... to determine if the speedo will be off. overall something diameter, the size of the tire(height wise) needs to be the same to retain the accuracy of the speedo. err, i dunno bump

edit: oh yea, about your question, i'm pretty sure those tires are bigger than stock so speedo will be off a bit.

 

The stock height for a 15 to corespond to the car is 195/50/15 you may be off by 3mph at the most. Wheels might stick out a little far with thtat offset expsecially with 205s. PUT THEM ON AND SEE

 

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That would mean I'd have to purchase them first...from someone I don't know...and that would be AT THE VERY LEAST $400. BTW they're gunmetal Motegi MR7's.

 

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/tire.html

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civic_rice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what about 17's with say.. 205/40 rubber?

Do they fit w/out rubbing?</TD></TR></TABLE>

they rub if u hit a bump while turning

 

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they rub if u hit a bump while turning</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont. gotta know howto do it right. offset. offset. offset. offset.

 

And what about the weight? Is 16.5lbs too heavy?

 

bizump...I just want to know about the weight at this point. Too much?

 

The weight is not too bad. but I would look into something around 14lbs.

 

Can I run a 40mm offset?

 

Go here: http://www.whalentire.com/tires.cfm It should answer all of you questions.

STOCK TIRE SIZE: 175/70R13

195/50R15 0.03 Inches taller than stock tire
IF YOU TRAVELED 60 MPH WITH THIS TIRE INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 59.9 MPH

205/50R15 0.43 Inches taller than stock tire
IF YOU TRAVELED 60 MPH WITH THIS TIRE INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 58.9 MPH

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwnthehatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go here: http://www.whalentire.com/tires.cfm It should answer all of you questions.

STOCK TIRE SIZE: 175/70R13

195/50R15 0.03 Inches taller than stock tire
IF YOU TRAVELED 60 MPH WITH THIS TIRE INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 59.9 MPH

205/50R15 0.43 Inches taller than stock tire
IF YOU TRAVELED 60 MPH WITH THIS TIRE INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 58.9 MPH

</TD></TR></TABLE>

how is the second one taller than the first? theyre both 50 series. only difference is the second one is wider, not taller????

 

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how is the second one taller than the first? theyre both 50 series. only difference is the second one is wider, not taller????</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you understand tire sizing?
50% of 195mm = 97.5
50% of 205mm = 102.5

97.5mm is not as tall as 102.5mm

Here's a quick lesson:

See #3



1. Tire Type
P would indicate a passenger car tire. Other options would be no P indicting metric sizing (essentially the same as P-sizing, which has its heritage in Europe) or LT for light truck. LT tires are designed for heavier loads and more rugged service conditions.

2. Tire Width
This is the width across the tire surface as measured in millimeters.

3. Aspect Ratio
The height of the sidewall section in relation to the width of the tire.
Example-if this number was 50, then the tire section is half as tall as it is wide. Short sidewalls deliver crisp handling. Tall sidewalls provide a smoother ride. For a specific tire width, the smaller this number, the shorter the sidewall.

4. Construction
R indicates radial construction. Unless you specify the other option, bias (which would have a D (diagonal) or B (belted bias)) in this position instead of an R, you are purchasing a radial tire.

5. Wheel Size
In simple terms this indicates the distance across the "doughnut hole" of the tire. You must match wheel diameter and the tire opening. A tire with a 15" size designation will not work on a 14" wheel, or vice versa. Improper matching of wheel and tire size renders your vehicle extremely unsafe.

6. Service Description
Includes the load index (a number) and a speed symbol (a letter). The number stands for a specific weight carrying capability. The higher the number, the greater the load carrying capacity. Be certain this number is the same or higher than your original tires, as they were matched to the weight of your vehicle.
Never choose a tire with a lower load carrying capacity than the original equipment tire.


Modified by dwnthehatch at 7:17 PM 3/16/2004