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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I have a 99 LX coupe, but I just upgraded to the OEM 15" 5-point (4-lug) EX mags. I've read some conflicting info on what tires will fit. I really like the look of a wider tire and was wondering how wide I could go.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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you can easily fit a 215 with no rub. I just had 215/35/19's on my 97 ,but if your talking about width i know 205 will fit. 215 ive seen once but it looked like ****, and im not even sure if it was on there correctly.


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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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I believe your question is about what you can fit on that wheel. If so the widest you can really go is 205. I put 205s on a stock wheel and they just could squeeze on. 215 would be too wide.

A nice size is 205/50 or 205/55. 205/50 might look too short but try 205/55. Should look nice.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by H2290 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I believe your question is about what you can fit on that wheel. If so the widest you can really go is 205. I put 205s on a stock wheel and they just could squeeze on. 215 would be too wide.

A nice size is 205/50 or 205/55. 205/50 might look too short but try 205/55. Should look nice.</TD></TR></TABLE>



I believe OEM wheels 15" are 5" wide and shouldn't try to put on a very wide tire, 205/55 with a mild drop will be closest to stock and have no rub issues
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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&lt;------ Why is it that i was thinking 6th gen ex alloys were 16's.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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I believe 7th gens are 16inchers
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Huge help guys, thanks...
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