EF tyre size

[BWDOWN]

Will 205/50/15 rub on an EF9 with Volk wheels +38 offset?

Otherwise I'll have to go 195/50/15

[Horny_Devil]

have a play round with this john, then u can work out how much bigger the tire is and how much firther in/out it will move it

http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

[BLAZED_RACER]

pasene?!

[PRF]

All depends on the design of the wheel.
Its width.
And your ride height.

FWIW Mugen produced their wheels in 15x6 ET38, 15x6.5 ET38, 15x6.5 ET45, and 15x7 ET40.
All listed as fitments to EF9.

I would avoid using 195/50R15 at all costs.
The 82 Load Index is too low.
As you need to maintain or exceed at least 85 Load Index.
And you'll be needing the additional 10mm in tyre width.
To cope with naturally the increase in loads you'll generate from the shorter, stiffer sidewalls of 50 profile.

In short, check on the car before you commit. :wink:

[BWDOWN]

Its a Volk NR-S (early style CE28)
15x6
Offset is actually +39

[PRF]

Sounds good.
But you really need to check them fitted to the front, with new or near new Brake Pads.
Remember, it was just the 14x6 ET38 MR-5 and CF-48 that was a problem for EF8/9, DA6/8.
The 15x6 ET38's clear the front calliper with new brake pad fine.

[BWDOWN]

Thanks Pasene

[DrRubber]

erm....whats the original tyre size John ??

[BWDOWN]

185/60/14 I believe

[DrRubber]

so 195/50/15 is the closest to correct upsize.......205's may look a bit funny(not funny = ha ha) , particularly on a little ef..........

id be inclined to pop down to the back of every tyre shop in town and find a pair of junkers(in a 205/50) to skin up and trial fit on the car first :wink:

[PRF]

For an EF9: 195/60R14 85H.
http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData...09/sir_sy.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData...9/sir2_sy.html

For an EF3, or NZ New Civic GTi of the same vintage: 185/60R14 82H.
http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData...709/si_sy.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData..._extra_sy.html

[DrRubber]

ok then.......

if it was 195/60/14 then 205/50/15 would be the most correct.........

[VTAKYO]

I had 205x50x15 on my EF9, 35-offset Advans. Was fine.

[BWDOWN]

205/50/15 it is

[BWDOWN]

Just an update..

After spending a bit of time at Autosalon talking to the guys from bridgestone I'm gunna be buying some Potenza RE001 aka Adrenalin.

I'm getting some pretty good pricing on them and after looking at my rims which are actually 15x6 +38 offset decided that 195/50/15 would be better than 205/50/15.

Should get them in a week or two, cant wait!

[Bananaman]

Good choice. I have the Re001's on my holden at the moment and one of the better tyres I have driven on.

[Gudgen]

ef run 2 different offsets front and rear. i run 205's up front and 195's in the rear. for no reason.

:thumbsup:

i'll try and whore it this weekend.

[BWDOWN]

Just to bump this back up.. finally got my A into G and got my volks on and ended up with Good Year GDS3's in 195/50/15..

Next mods get the daiyama's lower and work on a camber soloution and get some pics !

[Gudgen]

skunk2 have bought out camber arms for the EF. hit up adam. about $350.

[VTAKYO]

Originally Posted by Gudgen

skunk2 have bought out camber arms for the EF. hit up mac. about $350.

You mean Adam? Who supplies Skunk2, and has a close working relationship with them. Yep, I am sure you did... the club sponsor at FBI. Adam. I'll excuse your wee typo.

[Gudgen]

Originally Posted by VTAKYO

You mean Adam? Who supplies Skunk2, and has a close working relationship with them. Yep, I am sure you did... the club sponsor at FBI. Adam. I'll excuse your wee typo.

yeah?! cant you read??