Best size tires for 15" rims?

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05-13-2009, 09:42 PM

maestro

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Best size tires for 15" rims?

i have some 15" rims but i am considering to go with 205/50/15. However i have been told about the issue of fender rub with this size. So should i go with the 195/50/15 instead? its a 2002 exi civic (japanese version)

05-13-2009, 10:31 PM

ej6buddy

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Both will be fine, that is if you have the correct wheel offset for your car.

05-13-2009, 11:56 PM

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You should go with the 195 for speedometer readout purposes.

05-14-2009, 05:50 AM

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I have the 195 50 15 and they are good.
I said maybe I will put 205 at the back and keep the 195 on the front.

05-14-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by islandtuner

I have the 195 50 15 and they are good.
I said maybe I will put 205 at the back and keep the 195 on the front.

that doesn't make sense, your car is FWD. Staggered wheels/tires in that configuration is done on RWD cars.

05-14-2009, 12:54 PM

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Well, 185/65/R15's are factory equipment i believe, a performance tread would be something like a 195/60/R15 with a very little drop. That should keep everything factory spec with no tire rubbing problems.

05-14-2009, 05:55 PM

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yeah trust I know that but it's just for the looks.....hey this car is for me and to hell with what people might think.
Y'all might think it looks dumb but I don't mind.