Tyre size for DC2R???

**Astro** · 10-09-2006 07:28 PM

do the 45 series profiles cost more or less than the 50 series profiles?

**Malenic1981** · 10-09-2006 08:16 PM

I think the lower the profile the more expensive tyre is, but than again different shops different prices

**rated_r** · 11-09-2006 01:56 AM

i have buddyclub 16x7 on mine and i run 205/45/16

when i had 17's i ran 215/40/17 no worries

it all comes down to what you want

**spardikis** · 11-09-2006 05:51 PM

any feedback on dunlop 195/55/15's? as semislicks? im about to buy some for my type r...but unsure about the thin 195 profile!

**DLO01** · 11-09-2006 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by spardikis

any feedback on dunlop 195/55/15's? as semislicks? im about to buy some for my type r...but unsure about the thin 195 profile!

D02G's?? I had these on the Crx and it is heavier than a DC2R. I had exactly the same size.

One word: Awsome! Once these are warm they are great. But you must understand when they are cold they have less traction then normal road tyres.

195's Slicks are fine for a light weight DC2R, its nimble and quick. Wider is not necesarily better.

D02G's are an excelent choice. I would only recomend them for a serious track goer. I would not recomend them for the street and especially a daily driver, as the are noisy, need to heat up, tread depth is not as deep as street tyres, and of course they will wear quicker.

**spardikis** · 11-09-2006 06:36 PM

thanks D, will just be using them for the track and quarter mile, looks like ill go ahead and get them!

**sivic** · 11-09-2006 07:47 PM

having higher profile will "sag" a little (not a bad thing) so will give a little more footprint as well as higher profile generally giving more traction

**EK9** · 11-09-2006 08:05 PM

it's not just about wot's wider = more grip or wot profile is good, etc... you gotta take everything into consideration.

stock DC2 tyres are 195/55/15 hence an equivalent tyre size for 16" rims is 205/45/16... making the overall tyre diameter almost the same as stock, ie keeping your speedo accurate too. if you go wider, you'll also risk scrubbing, esp if your car is lowered.. and it might even affect your handling if the tyres are too wide. anyway, 205/45/16 is the perfect size... and it's a very common tyre size, can't c y anyone will have trouble getting it.

**sivic** · 11-09-2006 08:46 PM

that's true when looking at a daily driver, although 215/45/16 sits very nice on 7 inch wide rims with ~ 45 offset and the added traction wouldn't go astray(for dc2r). 205 would feel more solid in cornering though as there would be less tire squirm. i guess if you have the requirement for various widths (drag, circuit, whatever) you may have to get rims with an offset to suit, such as RWD cars with high power get staggered rims to fit wide tyres on the rear. i guess, like with most areas of modding, adhering to factory specs can be eased up to get performance, just make a mental note if your speedo is a little out of if you are prone to a little scrubing in bumpy corners