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daewoo · 11-03-2011, 11:40 PM

im running 15x7 +20 offset wheels right now

im trying to figure out what ill need as for a tire

right now im using a 205/50/15 and it sticks out and rubs terribly

i figured a 195 isnt going to do any better and 185 are impossible to find

should i go with a 165? its on a 95 civic coupe and the fenders arent rolled. looking for a good fitment.

ty for the help in advanced!

ourbloodykisses · 11-04-2011, 05:13 PM

I have 195s on my 7inch wide. its pretty just flush with the wheel and no stretch, but no balloon bubble style tires.

this is the closest pic I have of them I think

195/45/16
on 16x7

**TROLL** · 11-04-2011, 06:13 PM

Its all opinion and what you like, but I don't see how you can have 'good fitment' unless your fenders are rolled. Are you not interested in doing that? You could probably keep the same size tires if you roll your fenders, but thats just a guess.

daewoo · 11-04-2011, 10:34 PM

I do plan on rolling the fenders if needed

ourbloodykisses · 11-05-2011, 12:13 AM

do you plan on going lower than that?

PunkboySL2 · 11-05-2011, 01:02 AM

fenders rolled, a little lower and a little more camber and I'm sure you'd be good to go. As long as the tires have clearance against the struts/coils. I know I can't go to any wider of a wheel on my DD now because clearing the coils is really tight, I need shorter springs bad.

daewoo · 11-05-2011, 01:21 AM

yea i had to raise my coils up a **** load with this tire set up
i wanna go lower

**TROLL** · 11-05-2011, 12:49 PM

ohh, ok... yeah those stick out a decent amount. I think you'll need to roll your fenders AND go with a narrower tire, but hopefully not too narrow, it just doesn't look good IMO.

daewoo · 11-05-2011, 01:02 PM

what do you suggest a 165/50, 165/45, or some sort of 175
im not into the whole crazy camber craze

ourbloodykisses · 11-05-2011, 01:55 PM

i vote 165 45

here are some photos that might help with your decision;
I know the rim size is different but it should look pretty much the same, depending on tire brand

http://www.tyrestretch.com/7_165_40_R16/

http://www.tyrestretch.com/7_165_45_R15/

ketchup! · 11-07-2011, 05:45 PM

i ran 195/45 on my ej1 and i was tucking tire

daewoo · 11-07-2011, 11:22 PM

what offset wheel though?

LeDippen · 11-16-2011, 12:50 AM

getting 195 with a lower profile should be good 50and lower 45 would be a little stretch

renn · 11-16-2011, 01:01 AM

195/45 and roll fenders. lower and add camber as needed.

11-03-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	tire stretch im running 15x7 +20 offset wheels right now im trying to figure out what ill need as for a tire right now im using a 205/50/15 and it sticks out and rubs terribly i figured a 195 isnt going to do any better and 185 are impossible to find should i go with a 165? its on a 95 civic coupe and the fenders arent rolled. looking for a good fitment. ty for the help in advanced! __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

11-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#2
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	I have 195s on my 7inch wide. its pretty just flush with the wheel and no stretch, but no balloon bubble style tires. this is the closest pic I have of them I think 195/45/16 on 16x7 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-04-2011, 10:34 PM	#4
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	I do plan on rolling the fenders if needed __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

11-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#5
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	do you plan on going lower than that? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-05-2011, 01:02 AM	#6
PunkboySL2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsburg, PA Member #7050 My Ride: Saturns> 94' SW2, 94' SC2 iTrader: (1)	fenders rolled, a little lower and a little more camber and I'm sure you'd be good to go. As long as the tires have clearance against the struts/coils. I know I can't go to any wider of a wheel on my DD now because clearing the coils is really tight, I need shorter springs bad. __________________ 98 Saturn SL2m - New DD: custom coilovers, slow 94 Saturn SW2a>m - DD: slammed and boosted. SOLD 94 Saturn SC2m -Sleeper: all out build under way 96 Saturn SL2m - built, then wrecked [RIP]

11-05-2011, 01:21 AM	#7
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	yea i had to raise my coils up a **** load with this tire set up i wanna go lower __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

11-05-2011, 01:02 PM	#9
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	what do you suggest a 165/50, 165/45, or some sort of 175 im not into the whole crazy camber craze __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

11-05-2011, 01:55 PM	#10
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	i vote 165 45 here are some photos that might help with your decision; I know the rim size is different but it should look pretty much the same, depending on tire brand http://www.tyrestretch.com/7_165_40_R16/ http://www.tyrestretch.com/7_165_45_R15/ __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-07-2011, 05:45 PM	#11
ketchup! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honda Member #656 My Ride: Speedooo's Sister iTrader: (0)	i ran 195/45 on my ej1 and i was tucking tire __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-07-2011, 11:22 PM	#12
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	what offset wheel though? __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

11-16-2011, 12:50 AM	#13
LeDippen Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9834 My Ride: 1993 Nissan 240sx SE Coupe iTrader: (0)	getting 195 with a lower profile should be good 50and lower 45 would be a little stretch

11-16-2011, 01:01 AM	#14
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	195/45 and roll fenders. lower and add camber as needed.

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