What tire size would you guys reccommend?

Bubble Gum Jr. · 05-22-2007, 04:53 AM

I'm currently driving a bone stock 2007 NHB Civic LX. The wheels I plan on using are 17x7.5, 5x114.3. This mainly a daily commuter car, I just hate the hubcaps and want to get something new. I'm having some issues trying to find an appropriate size rim what is the most appropriate size that I could put in without rubbing? Also would this require a larger spacer? I probably won't be lowering it anytime soon, the roads here are terrible and those weird huge half-octagon shaped speed bumps are becoming more common in my area. But who knows I may get annoyed by the huge gap once I get the rims on.

hondaonchrome · 05-22-2007, 08:44 AM

225/45/17

Jay Kincannon · 05-22-2007, 11:00 AM

What is the offset on the wheels? My HFP 17" offset is 45mm with 225/45-17. That will determine if you will have any rubbing. IMO...225/45-17 is as large as you should go to be safe.

Bubble Gum Jr. · 05-22-2007, 12:45 PM

The offset is 45. Thanks for the help guys, I was having the hardest time trying to figure out tire sizes.

civicracer32 · 05-22-2007, 04:58 PM

215/45/17's. 225/45/17's have a slightly larger diameter than stock. 215's are also lighter, and have less rolling resistance, resulting in better fuel economy, acceleration. 215/45/17's are the size that come on the SI stock.

05-22-2007, 04:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bubble Gum Jr. Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Age: 26 Posts: 1,829 Dave iTrader: 0 / 0%	What tire size would you guys reccommend? I'm currently driving a bone stock 2007 NHB Civic LX. The wheels I plan on using are 17x7.5, 5x114.3. This mainly a daily commuter car, I just hate the hubcaps and want to get something new. I'm having some issues trying to find an appropriate size rim what is the most appropriate size that I could put in without rubbing? Also would this require a larger spacer? I probably won't be lowering it anytime soon, the roads here are terrible and those weird huge half-octagon shaped speed bumps are becoming more common in my area. But who knows I may get annoyed by the huge gap once I get the rims on.

05-22-2007, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jay Kincannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 936 iTrader: 2 / 100%	What is the offset on the wheels? My HFP 17" offset is 45mm with 225/45-17. That will determine if you will have any rubbing. IMO...225/45-17 is as large as you should go to be safe. Last edited by Jay Kincannon; 05-22-2007 at 11:08 AM. Reason: added information

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hondaonchrome Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: newport, mi Age: 30 Posts: 1,156 Lonny iTrader: 3 / 100%	225/45/17

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Bubble Gum Jr. Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Age: 26 Posts: 1,829 Dave iTrader: 0 / 0%	The offset is 45. Thanks for the help guys, I was having the hardest time trying to figure out tire sizes.

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civicracer32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 491 iTrader: 1 / 100%	215/45/17's. 225/45/17's have a slightly larger diameter than stock. 215's are also lighter, and have less rolling resistance, resulting in better fuel economy, acceleration. 215/45/17's are the size that come on the SI stock.