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Feb 28, 2003

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Are 215's too big for our car?

I can get 18'
215/35/18?
is the 215 too big or should i get 205

Feb 28, 2003

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i would go with 205s, nice ride time to get some Velox VX8s in gunmetal!

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it would be close but, i would get 205, are you lowered any? if so with what

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I think I would probably rub on corners, 205's would be the way to go but if your not lowered I think you could probably ride on 215's.

Feb 28, 2003

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I have 215/35/18's on my car. No rubbing. I also know someone who is running 225's with no rub.

Feb 28, 2003

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i dont know for 18s, but I have 215/45/17s and lowered on GCs and not rubbing for me. The tires are slightly bigger than stock which I like because I know lots of people with 205/40/17s and more drop and I have less tire gap...

Feb 28, 2003

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im on 225s with drop... no rub....

Feb 28, 2003

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im on 225s with drop... no rub....[hr]

i dont see hows thats possible? but oh well must be a high drop

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I don't see how 215's would rub, you should be safe with that size.

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i would go with 205s, nice ride time to get some Velox VX8s in gunmetal!

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ya i am planning on them but in 18's

Feb 28, 2003

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I have 215/35-18's myself and a drop of about 1.5", no rubbing. Alot of members have 215/40-18 which are thicker yet and no rubbing there either. Again remember that 19" wheels will fit your Civic (with 215/35-19 tire) so I would'nt worry about a 215/35-18 unless they tuck under the fender, then they may rub. Check the Tire Calc at the top of the paage to get an idea what matches the stock tire the best.

Feb 28, 2003

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Yeah 215/35 or 215/40 would work.

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wtf.. are you shitting me? alot of people here gave 215s.. you can fit 215s easily.. i run 215-40-18 on neuspeed sports.. still way too damn high.. i'm pretty sure you can even run 225s, thats what i want to get next 225-35-18

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u all are stupid .. just look at my ride 215/35/18 with no fender gap

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I am running with 225/35/18's and a 2" drop. No other mods except for a rear camber kit. NO RUB at all. I've had them since November driving on freeways and back road. Don't let anyone tell you different.

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i don't know about 18's and 215's but on my 17's there fine

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I had 235/40ZR17(yes 235) with a 2 inch drop and had no rub at all

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I don't think they even make 205/35/18!!!

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im on 225s with drop... no rub....[hr]

i dont see hows thats possible? but oh well must be a high drop

injen[hr]

225/45-16s, on Ground Controls with a very low drop actually... and yes it is possible... no rub...

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I had 17' with 215/45, it saved me frum many potholes and curbs frum hittin my rims.......

Mar 6, 2003

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[hr]Originally posted by: slammed2k2
I can get 18'
215/35/18?
is the 215 too big or should i get 205[hr]

205 does not exists on 18" rims the smallest is 215. yes you wont have a problem with 215-35-18

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215/35/18 + 2" drop... no rubbing. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

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what about 205/40 is that a good size for 17's? I have Goldline springs

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u needa get 215/45/17... the 205/40/17 is too small. The diameter is like one inch smaller. Your speedometer and odometer will be off if you get 205/40/17s.

BTW..the offset of your rims matter more than the tire width size. You'll rub if you get an incorrect offset.