Thread #4764

Tire Size Suggestions

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lamsvJune 6, 2007
#64846

Tire Size Suggestions

Well, I have reserached for days now on tire sizes for my wheels. Here are the wheel sizes first of all: 19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear. Now, tire size is super critical cause the wheels will be going on a 1996 Honda Accord. I don't have much clearance, even with rolled fenders. The sizes I think will work best are 215/35 front, 225/35 rear. Now, not many companies seem to offer both those sizes. I have narrowed it down to the FK452 (would like to run ST115's, but can't seem to find them in stock...sucks they were discontinued), Kumho SPT, General Exclaim, and Dunlup DZ101. Any other brands I should consider?

I would like to run the FK452, but am worried the lack of stretch won't let me clear my fenders. But I like their stiffer sidewalls for rim protection. If I can find the ST115's, do they have a stiffer sidewall as well??

Thanks for anyhelp you can lend me!
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Well, I have reserached for days now on tire sizes for my wheels. Here are the wheel sizes first of all: 19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear. Now, tire size is super critical cause the wheels will be going on a 1996 Honda Accord. I don't have much clearance, even with rolled fenders. The sizes I think will work best are 215/35 front, 225/35 rear. Now, not many companies seem to offer both those sizes. I have narrowed it down to the FK452 (would like to run ST115's, but can't seem to find them in stock...sucks they were discontinued), Kumho SPT, General Exclaim, and Dunlup DZ101. Any other brands I should consider? 

I would like to run the FK452, but am worried the lack of stretch won't let me clear my fenders. But I like their stiffer sidewalls for rim protection. If I can find the ST115's, do they have a stiffer sidewall as well??

Thanks for anyhelp you can lend me!
lamsvJune 12, 2007
#66029
Well, decided on FK452's in 215/35-19 front, 225/35-19 rear.....
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Well, decided on FK452's in 215/35-19 front, 225/35-19 rear.....
BenjiJune 12, 2007
#66040
lamsv;66029 wrote:Well, decided on FK452's in 215/35-19 front, 225/35-19 rear.....
I agree. I would suggest that for 8.5/9.5 setup. I have 235/35's on my 9.5's and I'm planning to go down a size for a more even stretch to match my 225/35's on my 8.5's, the only reason I haven't done so yet, is because its not like I actually need more clearance, it would really be more of the visual factor.
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[QUOTE=lamsv;66029]Well, decided on FK452's in 215/35-19 front, 225/35-19 rear.....[/QUOTE]I agree. I would suggest that for 8.5/9.5 setup. I have 235/35's on my 9.5's and I'm planning to go down a size for a more even stretch to match my 225/35's on my 8.5's, the only reason I haven't done so yet, is because its not like I actually need more clearance, it would really be more of the visual factor.
lamsvJune 12, 2007
#66065
Cool. I feel a bit better. I really need to go as narrow as possible to fit those wheels on my car. But, I feel confident, that even though the FK452's don't stretch the best...they should stretch enough to look good and fit on my car. Thanks again!
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Cool. I feel a bit better. I really need to go as narrow as possible to fit those wheels on my car. But, I feel confident, that even though the FK452's don't stretch the best...they should stretch enough to look good and fit on my car. Thanks again!