14 inch rims on ex model
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14 inch rims on ex model
does the ex models clear the calipers for 14 inch rims, i know that lx models use 14 inch rims but i just wanted to know if the ex model can clear the caliper
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Originally Posted by gearbox
i asked this before. i'm not sure it will fit, but a honda tech once told me it will mess with the abs system.
If you use the same diameter tire on all 4 wheels, the abs is fine. Doesn't matter if its 175/50/13 or 335/35/24. Its looking for a deceleration difference (slip) and if they're all going the same speed, then it's happy.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
They all use the same brakes, so yes, what clears one clears all.
If you use the same diameter tire on all 4 wheels, the abs is fine. Doesn't matter if its 175/50/13 or 335/35/24. Its looking for a deceleration difference (slip) and if they're all going the same speed, then it's happy.
If you use the same diameter tire on all 4 wheels, the abs is fine. Doesn't matter if its 175/50/13 or 335/35/24. Its looking for a deceleration difference (slip) and if they're all going the same speed, then it's happy.
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No. that light is on for something else. It doesn't know you have 2 different brands, nor would that trip the light. The light is on because of a system malfunction. Differently sized tires would just trigger the ABS for a situation not needing ABS.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
No. that light is on for something else. It doesn't know you have 2 different brands, nor would that trip the light. The light is on because of a system malfunction. Differently sized tires would just trigger the ABS for a situation not needing ABS.
Yes you can, the minimum rim width for a 205 tire is 5.5" which is the 14" rim width. I've been riding on 205s for over 30,000 miles without any problems. They feel really good, especially on mountain roads I used to drive in PR.
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put u have dx which comes with 14s stock, I have ex model which comes with 15s stock, its there for a reason, what would be disadvantages of putting 14s on ex model that comes with 15? i mean thats not factory specs so I dont want to go smaller than 15 but 14s would be a nice addition, can anyone tell me what would happen if i were to swap 14" rims onto my ex?
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other than the usual speedo, odo difference, i would think the bigger rims handle better. i guess they do different things. smaller rims may not take corners as well but they accelerate better and prolly weigh less.
If you want good acceleration and cornering, just get some lightweight 15" instead of the 14" or the 15" steelies and tires according to the kind of driving you're used to.
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