Honda Tyres - Team-BHP

neo · 17th November 2004, 01:18

Hi,
* I need to upsize the tyres on my honda city(old).Are 195-60-R14 advisable.I am planning to go for the good year eagle ventura in 195-60-R14, problem is though 55 is the right profile, apparently its not available.So, can i go for th 195-60-R14?

autopsyche · 17th November 2004, 01:29

You might end up with problems with ur tires scraping the body especially on jumps with a higher profile tyre than the right upsize profile. id suggest u wait till the right size is available.

neo · 17th November 2004, 01:42

I am buying a new set of alloys.The present vtec tyres are 175-65-r14 with dia 583mm.

The one i am upsizing is 195-60-r14 with dia 590mm.The increase in dia is 1.2% or 7mm.Is it ok.Thanks in advance.

Rehaan · 17th November 2004, 04:23

Hey neo,

195/60R14 is absolutely fine for the old city vtec!

There is barely a 5-7mm difference in diameter, which works out to 2-4mm difference in radius.
So think about it... 2-4mm... thats nothing, tirepressure or new/old tread on a tire could make more of a difference!

Go ahead and post some pics when ur done.
cheers
R

ajmat · 17th November 2004, 10:40

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (neo @ Nov. 17 2004,00:12)]I am buying a new set of alloys.The present vtec tyres are 175-65-r14 with dia 583mm.

The one i am upsizing is 195-60-r14 with dia 590mm.The increase in dia is 1.2% or 7mm.Is it ok.Thanks in advance.

check out my review of the NCT 5 on a Vtec under reviews. No point in getting F1's considering our roads. Just came back from a gruelling trip around rural Tamil Nadu. Car held up well but I ripped a sidewall well forced into a pothole. Car was totally controllable when being brought to a stop.

iceman91 · 21st November 2004, 20:30

dude if you are going 205/50/15 its cool...will not touch as long as you have good suspension..that is it aint weak...

Shan2nu · 21st November 2004, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]dude if you are going 205/50/15 its cool...will not touch as long as you have good suspension..that is it aint weak...

205 is a no no, i've seen Honda Citys with those tyres and they do touch when the steering is turned from lock to lock.

besides, 195s are more than enuf to to handle the city's power.

Shan2nu

iceman91 · 22nd November 2004, 11:10

well shan2nu what u r saying is right but what if i can show you honda citys with 205/50/15 not touching lock to lock...?
even have honda vtec with 17" no spacers just stiffened suspension..it does not touch

Shan2nu · 22nd November 2004, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]stiffened suspension

Oh yeah that's what im interested in. Can the stock suspenssion be stiffened? Can you make the Vtec forget what body roll is?? I'd love that on my car.

Shan2nu

nitroxx · 17th December 2004, 12:48

the 195/60/15 r on my car adjust the turning radius n stiffen the suspension n the fly angle the car will glide on those wheels

speedsatya · 17th December 2004, 16:34

neo,
205/55r14 will be the ideal upsize for ur present tires.the od =581.09998.so there will be a negligible diff.
but u have to check if 205 will fit without any mods.i have seen old vtecs with 2o5 tires .still u might have to check.
and check the rim size at
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...rum_posts.asp?

GTO · 18th December 2004, 09:03

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17th November 2004, 01:29	#2 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,402 View My Garage	You might end up with problems with ur tires scraping the body especially on jumps with a higher profile tyre than the right upsize profile. id suggest u wait till the right size is available. __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

17th November 2004, 04:23	#4 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,873	Hey neo, 195/60R14 is absolutely fine for the old city vtec! There is barely a 5-7mm difference in diameter, which works out to 2-4mm difference in radius. So think about it... 2-4mm... thats nothing, tirepressure or new/old tread on a tire could make more of a difference! Go ahead and post some pics when ur done. cheers R __________________ The memory of you will ride by our side forever.

21st November 2004, 20:30	#6 (permalink)
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/bangalore Posts: 1,420 View My Garage	dude if you are going 205/50/15 its cool...will not touch as long as you have good suspension..that is it aint weak... __________________ ...91 is back !!!!

22nd November 2004, 11:10	#8 (permalink)
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/bangalore Posts: 1,420 View My Garage	well shan2nu what u r saying is right but what if i can show you honda citys with 205/50/15 not touching lock to lock...? even have honda vtec with 17" no spacers just stiffened suspension..it does not touch __________________ ...91 is back !!!!

17th December 2004, 12:48	#10 (permalink)
nitroxx BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MUM-DXB-mUM Posts: 764 View My Garage	the 195/60/15 r on my car adjust the turning radius n stiffen the suspension n the fly angle the car will glide on those wheels __________________ Honda D15B VTEC,PS3-300 GB+8 titles,Omnia white 16GB,PS2 +200 games,PSP +7 titles,HPI Drift tuned nitro RC,OVERLOAD!

17th November 2004, 01:18	#1 (permalink)
neo Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cyber Posts: 2	Hi, * I need to upsize the tyres on my honda city(old).Are 195-60-R14 advisable.I am planning to go for the good year eagle ventura in 195-60-R14, problem is though 55 is the right profile, apparently its not available.So, can i go for th 195-60-R14?

17th November 2004, 01:42	#3 (permalink)
neo Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cyber Posts: 2	I am buying a new set of alloys.The present vtec tyres are 175-65-r14 with dia 583mm. The one i am upsizing is 195-60-r14 with dia 590mm.The increase in dia is 1.2% or 7mm.Is it ok.Thanks in advance.

17th December 2004, 16:34	#11 (permalink)
speedsatya BANNED Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,882 View My Garage	neo, 205/55r14 will be the ideal upsize for ur present tires.the od =581.09998.so there will be a negligible diff. but u have to check if 205 will fit without any mods.i have seen old vtecs with 2o5 tires .still u might have to check. and check the rim size at http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...rum_posts.asp?

18th December 2004, 09:03	#12 (permalink)
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