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warwick108
01-02-2011, 10:59 PM
hey all, just about time to replace my tyres for my fd1..
it says on the site that they 195/65/15..
for dunlop sps 300e is $149..
i was wondering if i can fit 205/65/15?.. 205 seems to be alot cheaper..?
what other brand do you suggest? or running on atm?

thanks in advance for your help
DuffyFD
02-02-2011, 08:05 AM
if you know what's good for you, you will buy wider rims, since right now you're driving on the equivalent of horse and cart wheels.

Btw - always buy the best tires you can - tires save lives, if you don't believe me, I know coz I almost died on a wet night with the wrong tires.
ekay1
02-02-2011, 02:15 PM
hey all, just about time to replace my tyres for my fd1..
it says on the site that they 195/65/15..
for dunlop sps 300e is $149..
i was wondering if i can fit 205/65/15?.. 205 seems to be alot cheaper..?
what other brand do you suggest? or running on atm?

thanks in advance for your help

The stock tyres are already a fat fit on the stock steelies. I wouldnt go wider as it would just look strange and im not sure if it will fit, got a feeling it'll be too wide for the steelies.
For $149 for 15' tyres, you have better options. However, the dunlop sp300's are an economy tyre therefore last you longer but not the best gripwise unless you drive really carefully and slow.
If you want tyres to save you money go cheaper, but for your own safety, i advise you to select a better set of tyres. Check out this thread for recommendations and prices.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?409-Tyre-Recommendation-thread

Hope it helps
didier
02-02-2011, 03:35 PM
I agree tires are a great investment. However no offense duffy, but was that situation possible related to speed? or someone else's fault?
warwick108
02-02-2011, 03:48 PM
just wondering why 205 is cheaper? if its wider wouldnt that mean its more expensive?
how does the codes work? 205/65 R15..
R15 is the rim size. 65 is the thickness from the.. and 205 is the length (plus the 65 from the thickness)..
correct me if im wrong?
DuffyFD
02-02-2011, 04:38 PM
the less common the size, the more expensive.

and yeap didier, speed was involved, but the tires would have made a difference.
aero
02-02-2011, 10:54 PM
just wondering why 205 is cheaper? if its wider wouldnt that mean its more expensive?
how does the codes work? 205/65 R15..
R15 is the rim size. 65 is the thickness from the.. and 205 is the length (plus the 65 from the thickness)..
correct me if im wrong?

205/65/15

205 is the width of the tyre (mm)
65 is the profile/thickness. its calculated by the percentage in relation to the width (65% of 205mm)
15 is the diameter ie. for 15" rims
fitme
03-02-2011, 09:13 AM
why not upgrade your tires and rims to 17's?....youll be spending around 600+ for tires only...and add a little more and you can get an Ep3 rims with tires for less than 1k
warwick108
03-02-2011, 11:14 PM
thats what i was planning.. been looking for the ep3r or civic sports 17 inch.. anyone got any for sale?. =)
rcfd2civic
03-02-2011, 11:35 PM
Pm sent^^^...
ekay1
04-02-2011, 12:28 PM
^ becareful, mods dont allow selling for newcomers.
DuffyFD
04-02-2011, 12:41 PM
just send the guy a pm :)
rcfd2civic
04-02-2011, 05:19 PM
Sorry bout that wont happen again, thanks nyways
warwick108
06-02-2011, 02:20 PM
still deciding what tyres.. would love a set of fd2 rims. (not the ugly 06 ones)...
with some decent tread.. would be fantastic.. =S..
what are the chances i can pick a pair up at the wreckers?.. how much do they generally charge for them?..
i got upgraded 15" rims from factory.. lol.. such a waste of money coming to think of it now.. lol

im from melb. =)
fitme
06-02-2011, 07:26 PM
^got my ep3 rims for $900 a year a go with 80% tires, rims is in perfect condition, no scratches or buckle

you can get this rims as low as $500 without tires but no more than $800 with tires
black8thgen
06-02-2011, 11:27 PM
u got pm warwick =]
essjemm
23-03-2011, 09:13 PM
Just recently replaced the tyres on my 06 VTi. I hated the Dunlops, noisy, hard riding and aquaplaned at the smell of water. And totally stuffed after 38000km. And I am not a hard driver. Stayed with stock size, the range of pricing from $80 to $170 for budget to mid range. Settled for Mastercraft Avengers. New in Australia. USA built. So far very impressed. $130. Very quiet, handling wet and dry well, so far, and noticed better braking ability. Written 70000km warranty. To me, good value.