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JqC
11-22-2010, 12:17 PM
I have a 2004 EP3 with stock 16" rims and stock suspension. Will I have a problem running winter tires that are 205/60/16? Stock size is 205/55/16.

I initially thought it wouldn't be a problem, since the differerence is only about an inch. But the tirerack dude called me to make sure because he said it might rub, so he got me all worried. I should be good, right?
FoReVaPmP
11-22-2010, 12:29 PM
You are stock ride height.... 60 is fine.... just make sure you're not offroading the EP....
smykhaisouk
11-22-2010, 02:02 PM
it shouldnt rub but your speedometer may be off a bit
jed_averill
11-22-2010, 03:05 PM
Speeding a lil bit over, that's the only think I can think about.
Civic5lug
11-22-2010, 06:43 PM
Wit 60's you'll def be able to offroad that poor ep lol
T_Virus
11-22-2010, 11:51 PM
why going for 60's?
jjr007
11-23-2010, 04:34 AM
why going for 60's?

Taller narrower profile, is best for winter driving. Wider tires tend to pile up the snow in front of the tire, making the tire climb up, pack down, and spin on it. Also you get better ground clearance, so the snow doesn't pile up in front of the car. That being said, I run 205/65/16 winter tires on mine. No rubbing, but it does throw off the speedo by two miles an hour, (speedo will read 60, when you are actually going 62) so you will need to watch your speed.
showoff3civic
11-23-2010, 06:48 AM
You are stock ride height.... 60 is fine.... just make sure you're not offroading the EP....


I thought that the ep3 came with stock offroading setup? :-(
FoReVaPmP
11-23-2010, 06:52 AM
No... you're thinking of the EVO.... The ep was setup to ride on rails....:rockon::peace::whoo::vtec:
showoff3civic
11-23-2010, 07:06 AM
No... you're thinking of the EVO.... The ep was setup to ride on rails....:rockon::peace::whoo::vtec:

oh shit im doing it wrong :-X i set up the civic for rally! mugen told me to do it!
FoReVaPmP
11-23-2010, 07:33 AM
:tehe:
T_Virus
11-23-2010, 04:31 PM
Taller narrower profile, is best for winter driving. Wider tires tend to pile up the snow in front of the tire, making the tire climb up, pack down, and spin on it. Also you get better ground clearance, so the snow doesn't pile up in front of the car. That being said, I run 205/65/16 winter tires on mine. No rubbing, but it does throw off the speedo by two miles an hour, (speedo will read 60, when you are actually going 62) so you will need to watch your speed.

oh okay. thanks for the info as we do not get snow in my area.
Tnhatch03
11-24-2010, 10:44 AM
Moved to Suspension/Wheels/Tires