Tires Question

[i-VTEC]

I own a 07 Civic LX Sedan

The tire recommendation is

205 55 16

But can I put on

195 65 15 (Winter Tires)

Instead

And will it damage the car?

And what about the breaks, will it be less effective?

Thanks

[Sky_High]

Short answer: Yes, it will work.

Next time, please use something like:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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[i-VTEC]

Thanks but I kind of knew it will work apparantly because 205 55 16 and 195 65 15 tires have about the same diameter, but since its a 15 inch rim I don't know if it will fit the breaks or damage it when installing perhaps. I was mostly asking

- Will it damage the car?

- What about the breaks, will it be less effective?

- Have anyone put on the 195 65 15 before on their Civic

[Jgresch]

Wtf. That will not fit on a 16 inch wheel....
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[i-VTEC]

Originally Posted by Jgresch

Wtf. That will not fit on a 16 inch wheel....
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[Bert Stahre]

Originally Posted by d87c

Thanks but I kind of knew it will work apparantly because 205 55 16 and 195 65 15 tires have about the same diameter, but since its a 15 inch rim I don't know if it will fit the breaks or damage it when installing perhaps. I was mostly asking

- Will it damage the car? No unless inflicted by your own poor driving. The speedometer will not be accurate because you've changed the rotation frequency

- What about the breaks, will it be less effective? unaware of whether taking breaks while driving are effective or not solely based on changing your tire size , no scientific research has been done on such a retarded topic.

- Have anyone put on the 195 65 15 before on their Civic ? Yes but they probably didn't live to tell their tale

(notsrs)

[Jgresch]

Ummm unless you meant put on those tires with new wheels as well, it won't work.

[MindBomber]

1. Brakes

2. There will be little to no affect on braking capabilities, possibly a slight improvement.

3. No, what could possibly be damaged?

4. What Jgresh said.