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by Marc_EE9 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:23 pm
Curious to know what size tyres people use on 15" wheels? As this is the most popular size. I'm having trouble getting 195/50 in the Pilot Exalto, so I'm considering other sizes if they are more readily available, as they have been on back order for 4 weeks.
What do people recommend for a 15"?
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by example91 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:03 pm
i know a couple of people who ran 195/45's, seemed ok on their civic's and crx's, but if your car is hoooped then i wouldn't imagine it being too friendly on driveshafts etc.
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by Marc_EE9 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:04 pm
example91 wrote: i know a couple of people who ran 195/45's, seemed ok on their civic's and crx's, but if your car is hoooped then i wouldn't imagine it being too friendly on driveshafts etc.
hooped?
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by example91 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:08 pm
haha sorry, low
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by danxs » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:31 pm
i run 195/50 15 eagle f1s on mine, the b20 has eaten them though lol, there over half worn out and ive only done 5k
got a539 and s306 yokos on the mrs eg they lasted well and gripped ok
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by dida4g » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:20 pm
I had 45 profile on my 16.16 when i first got it, kicked back end out too easy.
Try 55 profile, standard on ITR anyway.
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by danxs » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:41 pm
with the 45 profile the suspension will feel harder as there is less depth, only 5% but it still makes a difference
would 55 not look too big? unless you went 185/55
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by Marc_EE9 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:53 pm
55 wouldnt look too big for 195. my 50's look like 45
what about the width?
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by Dan » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:16 pm
'will' be too big imo - I like to keep to the original honda sizes/dimensions.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
195/50/15 is the correct size - have a little play around
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by CRXScoobs » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:47 pm
195/50/15
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by EE9 CVC » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:16 am
Danxs - The F1's don't last long on the front, but its worth it imo.
IMO 55 is too big, when I got my car it had a 55 profile on it and it looked like too much rubber.
I had thought about trying 45 as it would make the wheels slightly smaller and smaller wheels are meant to be better?
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by Gizmo » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:12 am
Parada Spec II's? mine are 195/50/15's
I think Ball got a full set for £130 fitted, which aint bad!
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by Marc_EE9 » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:37 am
i dont care about other makes of tyre lol, just size.
Pilot Exaltos are my tyre, im not getting any other
how about 205/50??
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by EE9 CVC » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:42 am
205's will fit ok
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by Marc_EE9 » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:45 am
EE9 CVC wrote: 205's will fit ok
yes i know, but what advantages or disadvantages over 195...?