Scottyk6

I drive a 95 Civic, and the best fitting tire size for a 15" rim on the Civic would be the 195/50-15. I love how wider tires grip, and I'm hoping to get tires sized 205/50-15. Would the 205s be able to fit without being too risky? Right now I'm riding on Fat Fives and plan on switching to MB Weapons in the near future.

Thanks.

skott

car lowered? if how much of a drop? if not dont worry jus do it.

ritz

205/50s are fine. That's what I have on my car and that's what a ton of other Honda owners have on their car too.

Scottyk6

It's not lowered...yet. Hoping to give it a one or two finger gap in the near future.

I know my friend's Teg runs with that size, but it also fits one of the recommended sizes in the Honda Tech FAQ. Some guy told me to stick with 195/50 because he said the 205s will throw off my gauges and make my car accelerate slower? What's that all about? I didn't know making a tire wider would have that affect. I understand messing with the entire radius.

ritz

The tires is a little bit taller than a 195. On a 195 the sidewall is going to be 50% of 195MM vs. 50% of 205MM on a 205/50, but it's not that serious where you should worry about it. It's a 10MM difference and IMO looks better.

Scottyk6

Ohhhhh okay, that makes sense. I learn something new everyday. Thanks for your knowledge.

slo_b18

should work fine watch the rear to make sure they wont rub the rear trailing arms 205s fit fine on a lude civic shouldnt be much smaller if at all