15's on a Sport?
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As for the wheels they're great so far, I'm not expecting them to bend anytime soon because they're hidden inside a pretty high-profile tire. They're also quite light, lighter than the Civic Hybrid wheels.
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I'm on 15x7 +42 offset (195/50/15) and lowered on eibach sportlines (1.8R 2.0F) I have no rubbing issues whatsoever. The biggest problems i have are clearing speedbumps at times. The bottom of my car takes a hit on the speedbump.
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Since it semi-relates to this thread, I thought I'd post this about some Mazda 2's at SEMA...
SEMA 2010: Puma-hip Mazda2 and its Evil Track twin elicit our want — Autoblog
Notice the modest wheels with meaty 60-series-or-so tires. This setup makes much more sense for a street car than huge, expensive, and heavy wheels and tires.
If I ever decide to spend the money on new wheels, I would very likely go the 15" route. One thought I've had is to go with a retro Minilite/Panasport wheel which were commonly 15" and smaller with 60 series or so tires.
SEMA 2010: Puma-hip Mazda2 and its Evil Track twin elicit our want — Autoblog
Notice the modest wheels with meaty 60-series-or-so tires. This setup makes much more sense for a street car than huge, expensive, and heavy wheels and tires.
If I ever decide to spend the money on new wheels, I would very likely go the 15" route. One thought I've had is to go with a retro Minilite/Panasport wheel which were commonly 15" and smaller with 60 series or so tires.
Hey Everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has gone with a set of 15's on their sports yet. I am considering getting a set of 15" RPF-1's because of their low weight of 9.6lbs per wheel. Only thing is I don't have any idea on what tire size to run without any rubbing problems. I will be lowering the car with a moderate drop and do not want to roll or pull my fenders. I was thinking about 195/50r15's since the offset on the wheels is +41mm. Anyone have any input on this idea? They also offer a 16" with a +43mm offset but I believe I would be able to get a lower total weight of wheel and tire with the 15's. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks, Evan
Just wondering if anyone has gone with a set of 15's on their sports yet. I am considering getting a set of 15" RPF-1's because of their low weight of 9.6lbs per wheel. Only thing is I don't have any idea on what tire size to run without any rubbing problems. I will be lowering the car with a moderate drop and do not want to roll or pull my fenders. I was thinking about 195/50r15's since the offset on the wheels is +41mm. Anyone have any input on this idea? They also offer a 16" with a +43mm offset but I believe I would be able to get a lower total weight of wheel and tire with the 15's. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks, Evan
OP did you end up getting these? Pics please?
I was thinking the same wheels with 195/55-15 (I believe it's the correct tire size/ratio) from tire rack.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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It is NOT dangerous to run 15" wheels on the GE8.
You can run skinny 175/65/15 on a 15x5.5 if you want - that's what comes on the non-Sport model straight from Honda, and the main difference is that the Sport has a rear anti-sway bar.
Just stay close to the same overall diameter for your wheel-tire package and use the correct offset to keep from rubbing.
Read the other threads where this has been discussed at length.
A very common 15" setup is 205/50/15 on a 7" wide wheel. The GE8 is being raced by professionals using that size.
You can run skinny 175/65/15 on a 15x5.5 if you want - that's what comes on the non-Sport model straight from Honda, and the main difference is that the Sport has a rear anti-sway bar.
Just stay close to the same overall diameter for your wheel-tire package and use the correct offset to keep from rubbing.
Read the other threads where this has been discussed at length.
A very common 15" setup is 205/50/15 on a 7" wide wheel. The GE8 is being raced by professionals using that size.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Austin, TX, USA
On what wheel? Specifically, what offset? Also, is the car lowered at all? If you are using the correct offset wheel on a stock ride height Fit, it will not rub - 205/55/15 is a few millimeters shorter than the 185/55/16 standard Sport tire.
