Tire Sizes that are OK to use... - Page 3

peliROJO · 07-18-2006, 02:40 PM

Lots of great articles about tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=31

Lots of articles about wheels:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/index.jsp

Article about Offset:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101

g1sk8terz · 07-18-2006, 03:58 PM

would a 225/45-17 fit on a 06 LX sedan?..instead of the 215/45-17?

Gaspar_06_Civic_EX · 07-18-2006, 05:18 PM

I just mounted 225/45/17 on my Sedan no rubbing

MrEmO · 07-19-2006, 03:47 AM

im pretty sure it would fit. it would be a little bigger. prolly wont have problems unless you drop it loww

g1sk8terz · 07-19-2006, 09:33 AM

noo i'm not going to drop my 2006 LX sedan...i'm staying stock suspension...i'm planning 225/45-17 ET 42 or 40 (I don't know which is better), with 17" x 7" rims..sounds good?

peliROJO · 07-19-2006, 09:45 AM

These Turanza's are on their last leg. I can't believe I'm only at 18,700 miles and they look so worn. I'm staying with the stock EX wheel and I'm leaning towards the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred. Have an opinion on this model of tire?

I want quite and right now the road noise is horrible. I'm also waiting on Damplifier and will be applying it to the floor. Look out for that thread, it ought to be a whopper of a project!

***GeezerSi*** · 07-19-2006, 10:25 AM

Can anyone tell me how far of a drop I can achieve with the 18" HFP rims w/summer tires on an Si?

I see some of you are dropping around the 1.5" mark. If one of you have a pic to show your drop with these rims, that'd be great.

Thanks.

Gaspar_06_Civic_EX · 07-19-2006, 12:09 PM

OK Bad news. With weight on my car it rubs going over big bumps. This is with 225/45/17 on a 17x7 with 35mm rim. Im thinking the offset may be the issue now.

fa1 · 07-19-2006, 03:45 PM

The offset is too low with that wide of a tire.

Gaspar_06_Civic_EX · 07-19-2006, 05:25 PM

Would 42mm offset solve this problem.

MrEmO · 07-19-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaspar_06_Civic_EX

Would 42mm offset solve this problem.

i think our stock offset is 40. so 35 was wayy too small

BATANG CITY JAIL · 07-19-2006, 09:49 PM

the best tire replacement for our car (215/45/17) is 225/50/16 it only diff is .9 mile faster in 60mph and the others is 1-4 mph.

rikstaker · 07-20-2006, 02:15 PM

No one has commented on the road noise issue with 17"" tires,so ho is it? Is there a noticeable increase?

Gaspar_06_Civic_EX · 07-20-2006, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomich

I have a civic 2006 dx-g and i am dropped 1'' (eibach pro kit springs). I bought a set of rims, 17x7, 40 mm offset, 225-45-17....No rubbing at all so the tire size is ok to use.

HOw close to the fenderwall is it? Im running 35 offset with those tires and it hits on bumps. 5mm maakes all that much of a difference

fa1 · 07-20-2006, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrEmO

i think our stock offset is 40. so 35 was wayy too small

The stock offset is 45.

**Nomar06** · 08-05-2006, 10:30 AM

would a 18x7.5 with a 50mm offset be ok on a Si. what tires could I used for them?

b20eg6hatch · 08-30-2006, 12:39 PM

Ok just got my new tires on and wanted to add to this. I have the Tein S-Tech lowering springs, stock struts. 235/40/17 fit on the HFP rim and it only rubs in very extreme cases, does not rub while turning, turning onto a hill or anything. The only time I have heard them rub is when you are hauling ass like going down a hill and hit the bottom a little too hard and then all you hear is a little bzzz and that's it. Oh and the traction has increased dramatically. This rocks

this_photograph · 09-03-2006, 02:45 PM

hey what about a set ot 215/40/17... those would be better if im gonna lower my car right?

RallyeRedB · 09-03-2006, 04:29 PM

i have my tien s-techs in my room ready to put on my si... in the future i will be buying rims and i have done a lot of research, i want 18's definately, i was thinking about going with 18x7.5 with 225/35/18.

what do you guys think ...will i rub?... will i damage my rims with smaller tires?

b20eg6hatch · 09-03-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyeRedB

i have my tien s-techs in my room ready to put on my si... in the future i will be buying rims and i have done a lot of research, i want 18's definately, i was thinking about going with 18x7.5 with 225/35/18.

what do you guys think ...will i rub?... will i damage my rims with smaller tires?

I think you will be ok with this, because you are a size slimmer than mine but the rim is bigger and the side wall is smaller. It's probably close to the same outer dimension as mine, and I don't rub. Good luck, and let us know.

07-19-2006, 10:25 AM	#47 (permalink)
*GeezerSi* Hidy ho neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 12,164 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	Can anyone tell me how far of a drop I can achieve with the 18" HFP rims w/summer tires on an Si? I see some of you are dropping around the 1.5" mark. If one of you have a pic to show your drop with these rims, that'd be great. Thanks. __________________

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Nomar06 Bears can paint...srly!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 20,316 iTrader: 2 / 100%	would a 18x7.5 with a 50mm offset be ok on a Si. what tires could I used for them? __________________

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07-18-2006, 02:40 PM	#41 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,241 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Lots of great articles about tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=31 Lots of articles about wheels: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/index.jsp Article about Offset: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101

07-18-2006, 03:58 PM	#42 (permalink)
g1sk8terz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 119 iTrader: 0 / 0%	would a 225/45-17 fit on a 06 LX sedan?..instead of the 215/45-17?

07-18-2006, 05:18 PM	#43 (permalink)
Gaspar_06_Civic_EX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mass Age: 34 Posts: 1,016 Shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just mounted 225/45/17 on my Sedan no rubbing

07-19-2006, 03:47 AM	#44 (permalink)
MrEmO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: sO caL Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 / 0%	im pretty sure it would fit. it would be a little bigger. prolly wont have problems unless you drop it loww

07-19-2006, 09:33 AM	#45 (permalink)
g1sk8terz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 119 iTrader: 0 / 0%	noo i'm not going to drop my 2006 LX sedan...i'm staying stock suspension...i'm planning 225/45-17 ET 42 or 40 (I don't know which is better), with 17" x 7" rims..sounds good?

07-19-2006, 09:45 AM	#46 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,241 iTrader: 0 / 0%	These Turanza's are on their last leg. I can't believe I'm only at 18,700 miles and they look so worn. I'm staying with the stock EX wheel and I'm leaning towards the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred. Have an opinion on this model of tire? I want quite and right now the road noise is horrible. I'm also waiting on Damplifier and will be applying it to the floor. Look out for that thread, it ought to be a whopper of a project!

07-19-2006, 12:09 PM	#48 (permalink)
Gaspar_06_Civic_EX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mass Age: 34 Posts: 1,016 Shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	OK Bad news. With weight on my car it rubs going over big bumps. This is with 225/45/17 on a 17x7 with 35mm rim. Im thinking the offset may be the issue now.

07-19-2006, 03:45 PM	#49 (permalink)
fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 18 Posts: 2,407 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The offset is too low with that wide of a tire.

07-19-2006, 05:25 PM	#50 (permalink)
Gaspar_06_Civic_EX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mass Age: 34 Posts: 1,016 Shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	Would 42mm offset solve this problem.

07-19-2006, 09:49 PM	#52 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,274 iTrader: 10 / 100%	the best tire replacement for our car (215/45/17) is 225/50/16 it only diff is .9 mile faster in 60mph and the others is 1-4 mph.

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07-20-2006, 02:15 PM	#53 (permalink)
rikstaker Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 / 0%	No one has commented on the road noise issue with 17"" tires,so ho is it? Is there a noticeable increase?

08-30-2006, 12:39 PM	#57 (permalink)
b20eg6hatch Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok just got my new tires on and wanted to add to this. I have the Tein S-Tech lowering springs, stock struts. 235/40/17 fit on the HFP rim and it only rubs in very extreme cases, does not rub while turning, turning onto a hill or anything. The only time I have heard them rub is when you are hauling ass like going down a hill and hit the bottom a little too hard and then all you hear is a little bzzz and that's it. Oh and the traction has increased dramatically. This rocks

09-03-2006, 02:45 PM	#58 (permalink)
this_photograph Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anthem, AZ - 10mi north of phoenix Age: 20 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	hey what about a set ot 215/40/17... those would be better if im gonna lower my car right?

09-03-2006, 04:29 PM	#59 (permalink)
RallyeRedB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, GA Age: 20 Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have my tien s-techs in my room ready to put on my si... in the future i will be buying rims and i have done a lot of research, i want 18's definately, i was thinking about going with 18x7.5 with 225/35/18. what do you guys think ...will i rub?... will i damage my rims with smaller tires?