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05-01-2003, 06:08 PM
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tire sizes
i have a 00 accord ex with 195/65/15. i really want to keep the stock ex wheels but would like to go with a wider tire. Does anyone have experience with 205/55/15 on stock wheels and stock ride height? is it best to go with a 205/60/15? i think that the 205/60 may be alot of tire. i am also planning on lowering the car very soon. in the mean time would the 205/55 look funny and would the 1 inch difference in overall diameter make much difference in the speedo.
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05-01-2003, 06:15 PM
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well, one thing's for sure that you car will be a bit lower , but still have wide gaps all around. With smaller tires, I THINK you'll travel less miles/speed that it actually states.
05-01-2003, 06:20 PM
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Re: tire sizes
Originally posted by mitt
...and would the 1 inch difference in overall diameter make much difference in the speedo...
...and would the 1 inch difference in overall diameter make much difference in the speedo...
go here for all your tire size problems! This is my home when deciding on tires/wheels.
http://www.c5-corvette.com./tirecalc.htm
and UR WELCOME!
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05-01-2003, 09:26 PM
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Yeah, tire rack has a tire calculator as well.
I put some 205/60's on my wifes civic, they fit fine, and that's a 14" wheel.
Without looking it up on the tire calculator, I'd say 205/60 is your best choice.
I put some 205/60's on my wifes civic, they fit fine, and that's a 14" wheel.
Without looking it up on the tire calculator, I'd say 205/60 is your best choice.
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Originally posted by AccordSleeper
205 60 15 is what you want, that is the correct +0 size for a 195 65 15 stock tire.
205 55 15 is what 90-97 owners use since out stock 15s are 195 60 15.
205 60 15 is what you want, that is the correct +0 size for a 195 65 15 stock tire.
205 55 15 is what 90-97 owners use since out stock 15s are 195 60 15.
05-02-2003, 03:18 PM
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Originally posted by AccordSleeper
205 55 15 is what 90-97 owners use since our stock 15s are 195 60 15.
205 55 15 is what 90-97 owners use since our stock 15s are 195 60 15.
This is what tire rack also confirms with my year and model(96lx 4d). Where did u read 195/60/15 as stock tire?
I want to know for a fact that i'm right or wrong. I'd rather have the 195/60 than the 195/65.
Dave