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il8apex
05-09-2002, 02:10 PM
Anyone out there finding clearance problems with a 225/50 R14 on a 7" rim? I'm about to order tires, and just remembering that the rice boys with lowered cars sometimes get rubbing with 205/40 R16 on a 7" rim. I don't know how low they're going, so any experiences to relate? I'm thinking it'll be okay with rolled fender lips, but just don't know for sure.

Oh, and I was thinking of the Kumhos. I know the Hoosiers tend to run a little wider for a given width...

-Tom


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greg_umbay
05-09-2002, 02:29 PM
The closest I can help you out with is my example of 205/50/15 street tires. I had rubbing of the inner plastic fender well material. The plastic rubbed off and separated enough to not rub anymore. It's a really small tear in the plastic. No metal to tire rub.

Try asking at www.Honda-tech.com (http://www.Honda-tech.com) and ask the style guys the question.

Or try www.civichatchback.com (http://www.civichatchback.com) to ask the street civic guys and gals the same question. The www.civichatchback.com (http://www.civichatchback.com) is mostly street style Civic stuff. But they are the ones who go for the 235/40/18 (exaggeration).

Greg

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Jon Nelson
05-09-2002, 02:31 PM
Apparently the 225 Kumho (New Ecsta) is a pretty wide tire.

I can't comment on the size when fitted to that year Civic, but you haven't mentioned what your wheel offset is, so I don't know if anyone will be able to help.

Jon

il8apex
05-09-2002, 04:52 PM
I'll be running a 14"x7" Panasport with 38mm offset and am deciding between 225/50R14 Kumho V700s or 205/55R14 Hoosiers.

-Tom

Jon Nelson
05-09-2002, 05:08 PM
I've got 205/55-14 V700's with 14x7 23mm offset(pana's), on a CRX. It would be pretty tight to run 225's on my car, but I think you'll be OK, given the extra offset.

Jon

il8apex
05-09-2002, 05:21 PM
John- Are you talking about the 205/55 14 Victoracers? I can only find the Victoracer in that size... I'd like to use the Ecsta V700. Sort of wishful thinking!

-T



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Jon Nelson
05-09-2002, 05:28 PM
Yes, Victoracers, The older style. I believe there is a lot of confusion, they are both V700's!!

You are right about the size, too. N/A in the Victoracers.

Jon