I have 15x7 slips on my 96 civic cpe. I'm currently running 19/55/15. I was thinking of getting 195/50/15 or maybe 205/50/15. Im not dropped yet, but i do plan on a little drop. Its going to be with eibach pro kit. Its about a 1.5/1.0 drop. What size would be best for my car. I don't want any rubbing i don't wanna roll anything . Also whats the better bang for the buck the Toyo PROXES T1-R or dunlop direzza's

Thanks.

 

I'd go with a 205/50/15 size. That will keep the overall diameter of the tire where it needs to be. I don't know much about the Toyo tires but the we have received very good reviews and feedback on the Dunlops. At $56 each they are a steal.

 

Assuming your Civic Coupe is an EX or an HX, I'd go with a 195/55/15 size. That will keep the overall diameter of the tire where it needs to be, as you can see by comparing these sizes:

185/65-14 (stock)
195/50-15 -3.4 percent
195/55-15 -0.1 percent
205/50-15 -1.7 percent

In 195/55-15, I would suggest the Yokohama AVS ES100 ($61 from the Tire Rack) or the Kumho Ecsta SPT ($67). Both offer great "bang for the buck", very good dry traction, outstanding in rain, and last a reasonably long time. If you don't mind spending a little bit more for better performance, then get the Toyo T1-R ($83 from onlinetires).

If your Civic Coupe is a DX, I would go with 195/50-15:

175/70-13 (stock)
195/50-15 +0.1 percent
195/55-15 +3.5 percent
205/50-15 +1.9 percent

In 195/50-15, if you buy before October 8, then I would get the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. It's better than any of the tires mentioned here (in fact, it's arguably the best street tire on the road today). It normally costs $83, but if you buy by Oct 8, there is a $75 gas card rebate that lowers the per-tire cost to $64, which is an awesome deal. The Toyo T1-R ($60 in this size) would be worth considering if you can't buy until after Oct 8. Either of these tires is better than the Yokohama ES100 ($59 in this size) or the Kumho SPT ($58), for about the same amount of money.

The Dunlop Direzza isn't available in either 195 size.

 

where is this deal at? (goodyear)

 

I found it nvm. Thanks!!!

 

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No problem. Anyone else, complete details are on the Tire Rack website here.

 

you will have no problems with eather size but I recomend going with 205/50/15. I set our costomers up with this set up all the time. never get any complants .
Highend autosports Mike

 

You know i wouldn't rub, or you think i wouldn't rub. (1.5 drop) if 205 would rub i will not get it. Im leaning towards 195/55/15 right now.

 

I don't think the 205/50-15 would rub, because its outer diameter is smaller than stock, even though the tread is wider.

I would still get the 195/55-15 though.