DumbasSi

I am looking at getting a set of 17" wheels sometime soon, and I was wondering what size tires I should be using. My car is a '98 Si with H&R Sport Springs. I know that a 205/40 will fit, but will a 215/40 fit without rubbing?
Thanks.Mike

[1sL0CiviC]

with 215's you will be rubbing the fender lining on the front while you turn, annoying sound!

and the rears' will hit the fender lip, so if you go over a bump, you definately will be hitting the lip instead of getting tucked in

i had 215/40/17's, i know, and i was on OE sport springs, 0.75" drop

[1sL0CiviC]

i'd guess 205/40-45/17's would be good....

cibs

I think 205 is the biggest you can go, depending on the offset of your rim, i have 205's and they just tuck perfectly, another 5 mm and i'd be rubbing and stuff, i dunno about on the inside but i know on the outside, again depends on your offset

DumbasSi

Silver do you know what the offset is on your wheels? The guy had them on an SiR, so I guess they should fit fine on my car.
Thanks guys.Mike

imported_Slvr-Bullet

Have 17" on my '96 hatch, 205s are the biggest you can go w/out the wheels rubbing the fender.

cibs

imported_ryanhook

Mike what happened to the SiR??? I saw a 99 on the lot today and began to wonder if it was the one you were supposed to buy.

Back on topic: 205/40/17 is my recommendation.

One Man Army

What tire size should be used with 18"? For a 98 civic Si that is. I would assume the back fender lip lining's gotta go?

imported_SW20 MR2

205/35/18