Tire size for HX rims?
11-25-2002, 01:29 PM
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Tire size for HX rims?
Okay, here's the deal...
I'm going to need new tires in a little while. I'll also be lowering my car on a set of HX rims (for the time being). So what tire size would work/look good? I'm probably going to lower the car about 2" or so...maybe a little less. I've seen a couple lowered hatchbacks on HX rims and they look really good, but I'm not sure what size tires they're running...
I'm going to need new tires in a little while. I'll also be lowering my car on a set of HX rims (for the time being). So what tire size would work/look good? I'm probably going to lower the car about 2" or so...maybe a little less. I've seen a couple lowered hatchbacks on HX rims and they look really good, but I'm not sure what size tires they're running...
11-25-2002, 02:24 PM
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I dunno...I'm just having troubles seeing a 45 series 14" tire...that seems really low profile...Maybe that tire size isn't as small as I'm picturing it to be.
11-25-2002, 02:33 PM
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45 would be really low if the width remained at 185. thats why i said 195....195/45 is still pretty thin..but you get a wide patch and small overall diameter of wheel = traction + acceleration 
11-25-2002, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by DB7 2.0
195/45/14
(im not sure if that size even exists, but if it does get that!)
195/45/14
(im not sure if that size even exists, but if it does get that!)
11-25-2002, 02:45 PM
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Yeah, you're probably right...thanks for the help. I just want it to look good when I lower my car...then later on I'll be buying new rims & tires. But, I'm not gonna wait that long to drop the car.
11-25-2002, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by Samp27
I have those on my hx... they look fine... check the pic section for the pics!
I have those on my hx... they look fine... check the pic section for the pics!
And so, I apologize for saying I thought that'd look goofy...I guess I'm not very good at picturing tire sizes.
Thansk again for your help (and yours too, DB7)
11-25-2002, 03:49 PM
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I'm running hx rims with 195/50/r15 falkend azenis. $50 a pop and they grip very well. if you are looking for a good and cheap tire/rim combo this is it.
www.vulcantire.com is where i buy'em from $50 a piece can't beat that price.
www.vulcantire.com is where i buy'em from $50 a piece can't beat that price.