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Old 04-29-2008, 02:46 PM
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just ordered 15's but what size tire to run?

ok i just ordered a set of 15's for my fit sport but dont know what size tires to get. i plan on lowering it with either eibach pros which are 1.6F 1.3R or a set of tanabe GF210 1.5F 0.9R i dont know weather to go with a 195-55-15 or a 195-50-15

the wheels i got are 15x6.5 with a 40 Offset. let me know what i should do
 
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personally i would run 205/50/15. or you could run 195/50/15
 
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the wheels have a 40 offset i dont wann rub though . but not sure what springs to do
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:56 PM
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go with the 195/50...
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 03:06 PM
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yea but then what drop to do the pro kit or the GF210's

illusive where are your pics again running 195-50's?
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 06:22 PM
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Yup, 195/50 lowered on Eibach Pro Kit
 
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+1 on 195/50/15's.
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 08:50 PM
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for looks i would go 55 series

but but for handling and speed i would go 50 series.


205/_/15 yup
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:59 AM
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I have 15X6.5" wheels with 205/50/15's on stock suspension and I rub.
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:12 AM
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what if i end up going with the tanabe Gf210 springs will it look stupid with a 50 series tire?, cause its not as low as the pro kit?
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 11:42 AM
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15x6.5 +40 sounds like megaraces
 
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Tirerack has some deals right now, I am too lazy to repost so here....

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...en-wheels.html
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by slip
15x6.5 +40 sounds like megaraces

You are correct!
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 12:27 PM
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can you paypal me 5 dollars for guessing correct rim with no other info?
i'll also accept money order and cashier's check
kthx
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Old 04-30-2008, 12:58 PM
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that was a good a guess, there are so many rims with those specs, same as the ones im ordering next, can you guess what they are?
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:06 PM
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can you paypal me 5 dollars for guessing correct rim with no other info?
i'll also accept money order and cashier's check
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no sorry lol
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:07 PM
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honestly though you dont think that 50 series tires will look dumb?
 
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:46 PM
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that was a good a guess, there are so many rims with those specs, same as the ones im ordering next, can you guess what they are?
what color is your car and what are you dropped on?
 
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Old 05-01-2008, 01:39 PM
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any other opinons?
 
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195/50/15

i agree
 


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