Post unusual tire sizes...
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Post unusual wheel sizes...
Please post unusual tire sizes. Something that's a larger diameter and width than stock (use the Tire Calc to make sure). Something that you're actually running on and something that gives you no problems at all. It can be lowered or not lowered, just mention which.
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From: Jasper, Indiana, US
Rep Power: 0 215.35.19 is pretty close, 225.30.19 is even closer, i dont think thats a real size though. with both sizes drivability is near zero, its off the trailer, on the trailer [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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From: Chicago, Illinois, US
Rep Power: 0 I have 19 inch Racing Hart C3s on my 2k1 civic and the car is dropped about one inch. No problems so far it has been about one month now of regular driving.
You can't pimp your ride without 19's
Give me a holla I've got some 18X7.5 TMW with 215 40 R18 pirelli's for sale for $1000 three months old
You can't pimp your ride without 19's
Give me a holla I've got some 18X7.5 TMW with 215 40 R18 pirelli's for sale for $1000 three months old
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Rep Power: 0 195/50/16, no problems, 205/50/16, no problems, 215/40/17, no problems, never had it lowered yet but from all the other responses it doesnt seem like i will have a problem of rubbing with some lowering springs.
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i have 205-45-17's....and i have goldline springs and spc camber for my 01 sedan..will it rub w/ goldlines????? i dont know yet...i hope not...i will post pics soon... 
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From: Houston, Texas, US
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I just bought a pair of Yokahama Tires 245/45/17. They rub when I hit a bump going fast. What kind of damage may incurre while having this happen over time. I have this set of tires in the back. I have Yokahama Tires 215/45/17 in the front. The car seems to handle well b/c of the front tires. The ride is more comfortable b/c of the back tires. I gained a small bounce tough in the back as well as more roll due to the crossection of the 245/45/17's.
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I just bought a pair of Yokahama Tires 245/45/17. They rub when I hit a bump going fast. What kind of damage may incurre while having this happen over time. I have this set of tires in the back. I have Yokahama Tires 215/45/17 in the front. The car seems to handle well b/c of the front tires. The ride is more comfortable b/c of the back tires. I gained a small bounce tough in the back as well as more roll due to the crossection of the 245/45/17's.
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From: Fort Worth, Texas, US
Rep Power: 0 I have some kick a$$ Michelin 195/60/15 on stock ex steelies. Everything is great, and speedometer isn't off or anything....its only a slight difference in performance but was only 6 bucks more per tire.
215/45/17 toyo proxies. Too much negative camber on the rears, and my H&R springs are sagging on the rears so I'd estimate a 2.5" drop. They rub like hell on bumps and my fenders have little dents from my tires hitting the frame when i hit bumps. Any recommendations guys?
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From: Germantown, Maryland, US
Rep Power: 0 225 50 16 Yokohama A520's w/ 1.75" lower. had to dremel a quarter inch in on the rear fenders inside. And I rub turning hard and fast. I am changing my suspension to Skunk2 coilovers to remedy this problem. I have godline lowering springs now.
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From: San Mateo, California, US
Rep Power: 0 I just saw my first pair(i was parked right next to it)
355/35/24
I was talking to the guy, his wheels add about a 1000 lbs to his ride(denali). I was sitting in my car and I could barely see over the tire.
I have 205/50/16 and they are fine.
355/35/24
I was talking to the guy, his wheels add about a 1000 lbs to his ride(denali). I was sitting in my car and I could barely see over the tire.
I have 205/50/16 and they are fine.
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From: South Jersey
Rep Power: 0 currently running 205/50/15 Potenza's (speedo is way off), probably switching to either 215/45/15's (will send speedo even more off, almost 2" smaller in diameter than stock) or to 225/50/15's (with rolled rear fenders on H&R springs). Most likely to 225/50 because many many more tire options.
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From: Sherwood, Arkansas, US
Rep Power: 0 I was running 235/40ZR17 on my civic.(YES 235) with ground controls and a 2 inch drop. now before every one goes on saying that a 235/40 is much too tall. A 235/40 is actually a little bit shorter than the stock size on an EX. And the width is not impossible I had 17x7.5 wheels with a 45mm offset. hope this helps.
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From: Omaha, Other, ZEBRA
Rep Power: 0 ive got 215/40/17. lowered a bunch on ground control coils, camber kit, yadda yadda. havent rubbed yet. dont know what that dude was talking about his odo being off thousands. the tire calc says my tire is the same height as the stock wheels
