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Old 12-13-2011
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Maximum Tire Size?

I have a 2002 Civic Lx with stock suspension with 205/45's on a 17 inch rim right now. The tires need to be replaced and the guy at the Discount Tire shop here locally said that I could go with 225/45's as the biggest size tire that would fit. I've been checking around and reading other forums/posts and have been gathering mixed opinions/comments as to the biggest tire that would work.

Does anyone have any experience with their own Civic's with a similar issue, or any knowledgeable tire guys out there that could shed any light on this would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Maximum Tire Size?

I would also check the miata tire calculator just to make sure you are not off in tire size by much, otherwise your mph and mileage may be out of wack.
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Re: Maximum Tire Size?

The largest size you can fit is 215/45/17 without fender work, a tire that size won't benefit you any way unless you're swapped or boosted.
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Re: Maximum Tire Size?

youll be better off getting stickier 205/45/17 like falken azeniz or something
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Re: Maximum Tire Size?

you can go up to 18 without work and i have seen 20's on our civic stock ride hieght jus a bit of fender work
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Re: Maximum Tire Size?

Mine are 215/35/18
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