I've been considering getting some light 15x7 wheels and high-performance tires. After looking at the different sizes available for the tires, I found that I could mount 195/55, 205/50, 215/60 or 225/50 tires on them. I was wondering if I should just get the widest tire that fits on my wheel, or would a smaller one be better? Is there a maximum width tire that will fit on the 3rd gen proteges?
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depends on the tire. a 225 all season tire isn't going to be as good as a 185 high performance tire.
be more specific about what you want out of a set of tires and we can make a better suggestion."Never run out of real estate, traction & ideas at the same time"
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Basically, I want maximum grip. I'm just concerned that a wide tire might rub on the fenders or the inside of the wheel well. I'm also thinking about autocrossing my car in the spring, so if there is a maximum tire size allowed for my class, I'd like to stay under that. I'm not sure what class I would fall into, but I think H stock would be roughly where I should be.Personal 1/4 mile: 57 sec @ 14 mph
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go with 205's that is the widest i would go on a 3rd gen. especially if you mean to lower it around 2'',According to my Anger Management Counselor, after 26 weeks of anger management class, I should be an expert when it comes to Anger Management...tell that to the guy who threw a starburst at my car in rush hour traffic...haha
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i have eibach springs and had to roll my fenders to get 205's to fit so i wouldnt try 215s if you lower your car. anyone who knows otherwise please tell me how you got them to fit.According to my Anger Management Counselor, after 26 weeks of anger management class, I should be an expert when it comes to Anger Management...tell that to the guy who threw a starburst at my car in rush hour traffic...haha
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Originally posted by ProtonPantsBasically, I want maximum grip. I'm just concerned that a wide tire might rub on the fenders or the inside of the wheel well. I'm also thinking about autocrossing my car in the spring, so if there is a maximum tire size allowed for my class, I'd like to stay under that. I'm not sure what class I would fall into, but I think H stock would be roughly where I should be.
If you want to play with the 7" rims, then you could build for STS. And then 205/50-15 Azenis are still the hot ticket. You can check the rules at http://www.moutons.org/sccasolo/David Avard
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'89 Civic Si (STS-prepped)
'02 Altima SE (14.164 @ 97.7mph stock)
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Originally posted by fuq_A_vteci have eibach springs and had to roll my fenders to get 205's to fit so i wouldnt try 215s if you lower your car. anyone who knows otherwise please tell me how you got them to fit.
Thanks for the help everyone. You guys are way better than some of the other forums.Personal 1/4 mile: 57 sec @ 14 mph
Haven't tried with the pro yet...
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i believe the eibachs are suppose to lower about 1.5 but i think maybe its closer to 2". When i bought my wheels, the ****ers i bought them from, put one over on me, and i had 3 205's and 1 215(i did not notice this), the 215 was on the back for about 6 months with no problem, after i rolled the rear quarters. my dumbass didnt notice it until i tried to rotate my tires, i put the 215 on front and after a week of intense rubbing, i took it off to look at what the hell was rubbing, i looked at both fronts and only the driver side had rubmarks in the fender well, i was puzzled as hell and when i looked at the 205 and 215 sitting next to each other, i noticed the fact that they had given me 2 different sizes. So, i do not suggest you go with 215's, 205's look meaty enough, and i dont know **** about autox, but i dont think you really need any wider tires on a 2500 pd car. but hey what the **** do i know.<---dont answer this.According to my Anger Management Counselor, after 26 weeks of anger management class, I should be an expert when it comes to Anger Management...tell that to the guy who threw a starburst at my car in rush hour traffic...haha
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im probaly wrong but a 215 in the front of my car, no matter what the offset is rubs. the above problems occured with quantum teks, i am in the process of selling my motegis, but even with those and 205's i rubbed alittle bit. so i guess the only for sure information i can give you is if you have quantum tek q45's and 215's you will not be going anywhere, any other information that i may give you is simply a guess.According to my Anger Management Counselor, after 26 weeks of anger management class, I should be an expert when it comes to Anger Management...tell that to the guy who threw a starburst at my car in rush hour traffic...haha
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Rice is great if your really hungry and want to eat 2000 of something.
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Originally posted by ProtonPantsHow much is your car lowered? I've been thinking about lowering my car, probably about 1-1.5 inches, but I don't want my tires to rub on the fenders.
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