01+ El will 14" steel rims clear the brakes

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Dec 16, 2004

iluvmycsx

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01+ El will 14" steel rims clear the brakes

just wondering if 14" steelies would clear the brakes
has anyone tried this ???

thanks

Dec 16, 2004

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The fronts will clear for sure - it's the same as civics, some of which do come with 14's. The rears should be no problem either, judging by how small they are. I believe I did see a 1.7 with 14" steelies a little while ago.

I've never put steelies on my car.

Dec 16, 2004

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well the tire i want to get dont come in 195 60 r 15
so i have to either pick a differnt tire michellin x ice or get 14" stellies and run 185 70 r 14

the tire i am planing on getting are the nordic winter tires from Cnd tire
got a g/c to there for x-mas

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Dec 21, 2004

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I have 14" steelies on the civic they fit over the front and the rear, however i have drum brakes so i am not sure what the diameter of your rear disk brakes are. But I imagine you should have not problems.

Dec 22, 2004

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You could always try another 15 inch size (ie. 185/65/15 will also work fine) if they don't have your stock size, although 14 inchers will be cheaper though.

Dec 22, 2004

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I have the exact same setup and it will be fine..
I love them

Dec 22, 2004

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Or you could pimp it out (ahem) and get some 16" rims with Wintermark rubber, he he....

Dec 22, 2004

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We can't all be as rich and pimptastic as you though.

Dec 22, 2004

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I'm not rich, I'm freakin homeless right now....

Dec 22, 2004

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I'm not rich, I'm freakin homeless right now....

Okay.. you give me your Momos for the season and I'll put you up

Even when you're broke you still find ways to pimp it out

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Dec 22, 2004

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LOL I got these rims for super super cheap from a friend. They're all curbed n stuff...hard to balance too.

Dec 22, 2004

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steelies are great. jus shine em up w some armor all en there niiice. good ride too.

Dec 29, 2004

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Yup! 14" are fine! Had my winters on 14" last year...they worked fine!
This summer I bought aftermarket rims, so I decided to place winters on my OEMs' now!