lowering 99 civic and have rim and tire size
 

I have a 99 ex ..I'm lowering about 2 inches and was wondering if I go with a 16 or 17, what tire size will I need..I Def don't want any rubbing or scraping

Re: lowering 99 civic and have rim and tire size
 

I have a 2000 ex and I had 17" inch verde rims with toyo 205/45r17 tires on and I had rub with a 2" tein s-type drop. it would rub constantly over bumps and in turns. The 205/45r17 wont mess your spedo up thats why I used them. If I was you go with a 15" inch with a 175 or 185/55 tire and your 2" drop will look the best. Honestly play it safe my firend. Good Luck!

Re: lowering 99 civic and have rim and tire size
 

You'll need to run smaller tires for 17s, 45 profile is to large for 17s. I would recommend you use 195/35r17 or 205/35r17. You'll need to run with 30-35 profile tires with 17s to not rub. I run 195/40r16 on my 16x8.25 with 3.5in plus drop, 175 is to thin stock 15in tire size that Come on the SI model are 195/55r15.