15" wheels/tires on 03 sedan
09-07-2007
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15" wheels/tires on 03 sedan
2003 blue sedan S-Tech + Tokico Blues...
I've got a popped tire on my stock wheels and thinking about throwing on my Konig Minuz 15" +40et wheels from my other car instead of buying new tires.
The problem is that the tire is a 205/50/15 that I think might look a bit small.
Does anyone have that size on a sedan? curious to see a pic... I'm aware of the change in gearing, but what do you guys think about rocking that size tire?
I've got a popped tire on my stock wheels and thinking about throwing on my Konig Minuz 15" +40et wheels from my other car instead of buying new tires.
The problem is that the tire is a 205/50/15 that I think might look a bit small.
Does anyone have that size on a sedan? curious to see a pic... I'm aware of the change in gearing, but what do you guys think about rocking that size tire?
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Re: 15" wheels/tires on 03 sedan
205/55/15 and not dropped yet. I realize mine looks like a jacked up jeep compared to some on here, but with a stock suspension it's not RIDICULOUS. I'm not embarassed by it, but I realize it can be better given more time and more money.
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Re: 15" wheels/tires on 03 sedan
Good for race track, useless for anything else. 205/55 or 195/60. Use the tire calculator.
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Yeah, I've used the calculator already. Actually the wheels are street wheels for my miata(where the calculator is borrowed from) and the tires are fairly new BFG G-Force Sports, so I don't want to take a loss on them...
I guess it's more of a cosmetic question; Will it look like crap? Dated posts won't let me see pics
What is your opinion on replacing just one tire on a street only car? I know it's better to at least keep the tires equally worn(or new) if possible, especially when on the same axel, but I don't want to buy two tires. If that were the case, I'd just buy 4 new tires for the 15's (195/60/15).
I guess it's more of a cosmetic question; Will it look like crap? Dated posts won't let me see pics
What is your opinion on replacing just one tire on a street only car? I know it's better to at least keep the tires equally worn(or new) if possible, especially when on the same axel, but I don't want to buy two tires. If that were the case, I'd just buy 4 new tires for the 15's (195/60/15).
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well i had 15inch gt3s wrapped in 205/50/15 and it looked REALLY small on my sedan. i have 16s now and it looks perfect.
09-11-2007
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Well, I have them on my car now, and I'll try to post a pic. It really does look retarded, lol...but seriously.
However, I'm going to rock them until I feel like replacing the tires. My S-techs are not on my car right now either so I'm 4x4'n with mini-wheels (bad combo I know). I'm blacking out my headlight housing and I'll put the springs on this week. Hopefully it will look decent enough for now...
However, I'm going to rock them until I feel like replacing the tires. My S-techs are not on my car right now either so I'm 4x4'n with mini-wheels (bad combo I know). I'm blacking out my headlight housing and I'll put the springs on this week. Hopefully it will look decent enough for now...
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they will just look small. do what you gotta do though. as for me, it's either stock wheel/tire size, or bigger wheels. can't get over the insane wheel/fender gap.
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my 03 sedan with some 15's rocking 205/50/15 dropped on tein super streets cranked almost all the way down.
hope that helps bro
hope that helps bro
10-04-2007
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Mugenman, your car looks tight.
As for my civic...
I've blacked out the headlights housing, installed my S-Tech's (gap looks good now), and added an RSX Type-S rear sway bar. I just need the rear camber kit and an alignment. I think it looks really good with the 15's! It handles way better too!
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lowered with s.techs... will 15" rota slipstreams 205/65 camber? LET ME KNOW ASAP GUYS!!! i might buy the rotas tmr. its on an 03 civic sedan if you guys want to know what car.
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S-Techs will not give camber problems. It's too small of a drop and our suspension design doesn't camber in too much (in the front). However, 205/65R15 is a huge tire for your car. you should have; 185/65R15, 195/60R15 or 205/55R15 (best looking). Also, S-Techs don't play well with sedans. The rear sits a bit lower than it should. And start your own thread next time.
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