rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
#1
11-21-2006, 10:19 PM
rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
i currently have 14 " hubcaps with pirelli tires, i am not sure wut the exact size of the tire is but i am planning to get 16" konig helium wheels with low profile tires 205/45/16 or 205/40/16, will this rim change to 16 " drop my car lower or keep it the same height, i was hoping it would lower not sure, help please!!!
#2
11-22-2006, 08:53 AM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
I had some 18" Exels that were on the car when I bought it, and when I traded them with a bud for some 16" Enkei RS5s, my car was actually lower to the ground. So I'd imagine that you may actually sit up higher, although prolly not by much.
#3
11-22-2006, 09:22 AM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
No. different sized wheels SHOULD NOT change your ride height, this of course depends on you using the PROPER tire size, in your case 205/40-16 woud be the better match
you can use this to compare tire sizes to your stock size and see the difference in dimensions
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Here's some info from Tire Rack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=25
you can use this to compare tire sizes to your stock size and see the difference in dimensions
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Here's some info from Tire Rack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=25
Plus sizing your wheels and tires is the best way to improve both the performance and appearance of your vehicle. By using a larger diameter wheel with a lower profile tire it's possible to properly maintain the overall diameter of the tire, keeping odometer and speedometer changes negligible. By using a tire with a shorter sidewall, you gain quickness in steering response and better lateral stability. The visual appeal is obvious, most wheels look better than the sidewall of the tire, so the more wheel and less sidewall there is, the better it looks. Please contact our sales team for assistance in the proper sizing for your vehicle.
#4
11-22-2006, 03:40 PM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
Let's NOT forget the all important measurment.....offset (or backspacing) Lots of the tire rub problems I have seen here aren't caused by the wrong size tire.....it's misapplication of the wheel 92 thru 95 need HUGE offset to prevent rubbing, specially if the rig is lowered.....even a little bit. 16x7 is ideal with at minimum +40 offset.
Just my thoughts ....
Just my thoughts ....
#5
11-22-2006, 10:57 PM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
ORIGINAL: KarTuneMan
Let's NOT forget the all important measurment.....offset (or backspacing) Lots of the tire rub problems I have seen here aren't caused by the wrong size tire.....it's misapplication of the wheel 92 thru 95 need HUGE offset to prevent rubbing, specially if the rig is lowered.....even a little bit. 16x7 is ideal with at minimum +40 offset.
Just my thoughts ....
Let's NOT forget the all important measurment.....offset (or backspacing) Lots of the tire rub problems I have seen here aren't caused by the wrong size tire.....it's misapplication of the wheel 92 thru 95 need HUGE offset to prevent rubbing, specially if the rig is lowered.....even a little bit. 16x7 is ideal with at minimum +40 offset.
Just my thoughts ....
What if you get 195 mm tires on 15" x 6.5" rims, do you need to have +40 offset or can it be less?
#6
11-23-2006, 03:48 PM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
Spacers will take the wheel the WRONG way....it will put the wheel out further from under the car.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
#7
11-23-2006, 06:52 PM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
you know that some companies actually sell spacers to get the wheels out from under the car? it increases wheelbase and improves cornering.
but you still want to get proper offset...if you want that bulgy look of the wheels you want to get the wheel with proper offset and then space them.
but you still want to get proper offset...if you want that bulgy look of the wheels you want to get the wheel with proper offset and then space them.
#8
11-24-2006, 12:48 AM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
The big pain with most ALL of the "tire rubbing" issues discussed here on this site are related to the offset being to small!
Wheel spacers "decrease" the offset. Pulling the wheel OUT instead of keeping it tucked under where it belongs. Bringing the wheel OUT causes more issues with rubbing, and fender wrinkling.
Wheel spacers "decrease" the offset. Pulling the wheel OUT instead of keeping it tucked under where it belongs. Bringing the wheel OUT causes more issues with rubbing, and fender wrinkling.
#9
11-24-2006, 07:09 PM
RE: rim effect on 92 civic lx help!!!!
true...but if its sticking out a further than normal and your fenders arent above the wheel then you will be fine.
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