tire size for 14" steelies

Sleepy Civic DX · Post by **Sleepy Civic DX** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:19 pm

I have decided to run 14inch steel wheels on my car and I now need to purchase tires.

From the factory I am supposed to run 175/65/14 this tire has an overall diameter of 23.0, we will use this for my comparison,

A lot of honda owners run a 185/65/14 which is 10 mm wider than the 175 and has a overall diameter of 23.5, which is still in range of the original equipment overall diameter. By in range I mean you will not notice a drastic change in speedo accuracy and shiftpoints, and abs engagement.

Now to my question, I want to run a 195/60/14 which is 20mm wider than stock and has an overall diameter of 23.2, which is closer to the stock overall diameter. It will not rub because I run 205/40/17's now with no rub, and ride height can be adjusted if my car sits lower. What would be the disadvantage of going this wide, I know I can expect the centers to wear out faster. I also think cornering and handling will be affected. What do you guys think.

I should also let you know that I have test fitted a 195/60/14 on the wheel and it doesnt bow over the side to much. What would you guys do a staggered fitment, the 185s, or the 195s?

I am trying to gain the most traction out of the front. I currently run solid mounts, lsd, polyu bushings, and a lowered suspension to battle wheel hop, so I figure the wider tire I run the better.

Lastly before you guys tell me to keep my 17's because they are the widest tire, I want to get rid of them and make the car looks more stock.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:13 pm

I'd say go with the 195's. That would be your best choice in the long run.

Post by **budget_crx** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:47 pm

first of all, what width are the wheels? also, do you have something to adjust the caster and camber on your car?

Post by **stolle** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:02 pm

to get the most traction buy some nice tires the right size the falken rt615s i think run a lot wider than their advertised size so if you got a 195/60/14 you should be good. i dont think you will have rubbing issues since its still almost the stock diameter...

Sleepy Civic DX · Post by **Sleepy Civic DX** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:08 pm

budget_crx;16071 wrote:first of all, what width are the wheels? also, do you have something to adjust the caster and camber on your car?

width is good, the tires fit and I have a full camber kit back and front, nothing on caster, but caster shouldnt be affected by switching wheels, right?

Post by **budget_crx** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:53 pm

Sleepy Civic DX;16078 wrote:width is good, the tires fit and I have a full camber kit back and front, nothing on caster, but caster shouldnt be affected by switching wheels, right?

lol no i mean inch wise, obviously a wider wheel will accept a wider tire better. 5.5" wheels with 195 tires will have more contact on the road than a 5" wheels with 195s.

I was just asking about the suspension to make sure you will be able to get the right camber, otherwise putting on a wider tire wont improve your handling or braking at all

Sleepy Civic DX · Post by **Sleepy Civic DX** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:39 pm

I have my answers. thanks for all the help

24vDAKOTA · Post by **24vDAKOTA** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:44 am

glad to see U got it figured out