| 03-31-2004, 06:21 AM | #1 |
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im looking at getting new wheels, and im trying to decide on how wide of tire i can fit, with no probs. i have a '00 coupe, lowered about 1.5", and i want 16's i think. now on discount tire they say a 215/40-16 will fit, has anyone tried it? they list three choices for a plus 2 on my car, and they are: 205/40-16, 205/45-16, and a 215/40-16. so what do yall think?
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| 03-31-2004, 07:14 AM | #2 |
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With the stock engine/drivetrain, the 215/40/16 is the best fit that matches your stock tire diameter. You can also use 205/40/16 if you're worried about rubbing your fenders or suspension. If you use the 205/45/16 tires, you'll be about half an inch taller than your stock tires- and that makes your gearing effectively taller (slower acceleration) too.
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| 04-02-2004, 01:29 AM | #3 |
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ok cool thanks man...would have responded earlier but havent been able to get in.
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| 04-02-2004, 11:20 PM | #5 |
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Yup. I'm running 215/40/16 with a ~1.5" drop with zero problems.
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| 04-03-2004, 01:33 AM | #6 |
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thanks man thats good to know! how do they look? gap wise i mean, that sorta thing?
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| 04-03-2004, 08:57 PM | #7 |
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Check out the link to my site in my profile for pics
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| 04-03-2004, 09:48 PM | #8 |
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i know i looked at them, real life, and pics are two different things. i dont think pics do cars justice in real life most of the time
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| 04-05-2004, 06:44 PM | #9 |
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Well I think 16"'s with those tires and a ~1.5" drop look perfect gap-wise on Civic's. You wont be disappointed.
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