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what kind of tires?

hi this maybe a dumb question but how do i know what kind of tires to buy? like is there some kind of code stamped on the tires that can tell me if they would fit my vehicle? I don't want to accidentally buy the wrong kind and damage any thing.

1998 honda civic dx by the way. d16y7 if it matters.
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Re: what kind of tires?

Open the drivers door.
Look for one of these stickers.
Find YOUR tire size info.
Probably something like 185-65-R14 for a DX civic.







Now.....take the tire size information from your car and look for tires that exact size, with whatever tread pattern you want.
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ok cool thanks. are there any markings on the tires themselves to indicate whether they are the right type for my car?
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Re: what kind of tires?

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ok cool thanks. are there any markings on the tires themselves to indicate whether they are the right type for my car?


Look on the sidewall of your tires. You should see the size at the very least
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Probably something like 185-65-R14 for a DX civic.
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Re: what kind of tires?

Visit tirerack.com and input your cars information. Then you can find out the oem size. Alos cehck consumerreport.org for specific tire recommendations. I just put on yokohama avid ascends on my honda fit and really like them becasu ethyw seem quiet.
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Re: what kind of tires?

Originally Posted by logK89J29
hi this maybe a dumb question but how do i know what kind of tires to buy? like is there some kind of code stamped on the tires that can tell me if they would fit my vehicle? I don't want to accidentally buy the wrong kind and damage any thing.

1998 honda civic dx by the way. d16y7 if it matters.
I have the exact same car as you. I am currently running 205/40ZR-17. I have 17" rims. My car is as low as it gets and on turns or dips I rub tire a bit, but if you dont go super low you wont have any issues.

Check out these sites, you can enter the car info and it will give you the stock tire size. But best to look at your current tire and enter in that size.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do?

http://www.ntb.com <<== they also mount the tires on your rims
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