Hello guys,

Thinking to put fat tires on my '98 Civic LX.
15x7 (offset +42 or +38) with 205/50.
Leaning towards +42, because are cheaper. :-)
I want to make sure that no modification to the suspension and the fenders will be needed.
Somebody had experience with those sizes?
On tirerack site shows me a message that modification to front UCR might be needed, but want to be sure.

p.s.
I didn't find similar thread, if there is any just delete this one and move my question tehre

 

Would consider getting 195/55 in stead 205/50 too, if the 205s are too wide.

 

I run 205/50/15s on Si rims. Comfy ride. The rims are 15x6

 

I use 15x7 +42 for my race setup. No rubbing issues at all. I've used those wheels/tires on my DD '99 civic with no problems aswell. Go for it.

 

What about 225/45R15 on 15x7 ?

Thanks a lot guys!
I feel confident now to get those shoes finally.
Now a friend of mine suggest 225/45?!?

He said "AutoX is all about the grip. Get as wide as possible."

The 225/45 are actually cheaper than 205/50. I don't know what would be on the street with the first one...?

 

+45 offset

~16 lbs, if I remember

 

I have a 205 50 on the front of my 95 acura GSR rims, and no rubbing issues at all (didn't buy them that size, just got it with the rims)

 

Grip is definitely very important in AutoX. The right tire is more important than the size of the tire. A 195/50R15 Bridgestone RE-11 will be worlds better than some 225/45R15 "Ultra High Performance Summer Tire" like the Kumho SPT or Yokohama S.Drive.

look into:
Bridestone RE-11
Dunlop Star Spec Z1
Hankook RS3
Toyo R1R
Yokohama AD08

Those are the top street tires. All of those come in a 205/50R15 except for the Hankooks which do offer a 225/45R15. For a rookie AutoXer, any of those tires will work great. The decision to choose between which one to get becomes harder with car setup and driver abilities later on down the road.

 

Immense reply as usual.
Thanks a lot!

So is that mean that 225/45 on the same rims (15x7) will not rub anywhere on my LX?

Yes, I am rookie, and I know that this will be huuuuuuuuuge step in terms of performance.
I'm still considering my steelies with 185/65/R14 for the street,
if 225/45 are too low for DD'ing.

 

I can't be 100% sure if a 225/45R15 will fit with that wheel/offset. It'll more than likely rub on the inside front fender but only when the steering wheel is at full lock. Just go with w/e tire is cheapest out of those I listed.

And a 225/45R15 tire won't be much different than your stock size wheels/tires. The height difference is very minimal so don't worry about it.

One thing with those tires is that they should be driven purely in warm weather. They have a very soft compound which is what makes them so sticky. This also means they wear out faster than most other tires. Just rotate them regularly and you'll get the most out of them.