Can I put thinner tires in replacement of stock? - Honda-Tech

GSRWSU · 11-07-2009, 03:28 PM

My tires are 205/60/R16, I got a good deal on 205/55/R16.. I'm changing all four, am I going to run into any problems with this? I know putting a thinner tire is going to tweak the speedometer slightly but how big of difference and any other problems?

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E-Rok · 11-07-2009, 03:34 PM

I can count on you to ask a retarded ass question in GDD once a month

joelmatt89 · 11-07-2009, 03:34 PM

why would you put this in gdd
1. everything you asked can be found at a website called google.com
2. there is specific forum on this site titled: wheels and tires
3. judging by the cars in your sig you own either acuras or hondas people in the model specific forums would help you much more than the gdd boys most of whom hate hondas

GSRWSU · 11-07-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Rok

I can count on you to ask a retarded ass question in GDD once a month

Is that post directed to me or someone else?

E-Rok · 11-07-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRWSU

Is that post directed to me or someone else?

no, the other person that posted before me.

GSRWSU · 11-07-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joelmatt89

why would you put this in gdd
1. everything you asked can be found at a website called google.com
2. there is specific forum on this site titled: wheels and tires
3. judging by the cars in your sig you own either acuras or hondas people in the model specific forums would help you much more than the gdd boys most of whom hate hondas

Rather than writing all that, you could have just told me....

This isn't a "technical" issue and it can be applied to any make and model of car, so really it would be a general discussion issue.

GSRWSU · 11-07-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Rok

no, the other person that posted before me.

Unless he deleted his post you are actually the second poster..

joelmatt89 · 11-07-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRWSU

Unless he deleted his post you are actually the second poster..

are you retarded, he is using a form of humor known as sarcasm. It doesn't matter if this is a general question how can this belong in gdd more than it belongs in wheel and tires.

joelmatt89 · 11-07-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRWSU

Rather than writing all that, you could have just told me....

This isn't a "technical" issue and it can be applied to any make and model of car, so really it would be a general discussion issue.

yeah your right since that took me the better part of ten seconds to write

MySelfAffliction · 11-07-2009, 03:46 PM

EDIT:Nvm you don't deserve an answer. You might confuse it with something else.

E-Rok · 11-07-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRWSU

Unless he deleted his post you are actually the second poster..

wow, just wow.

MySelfAffliction · 11-07-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRWSU

Unless he deleted his post you are actually the second poster..

Apparently sarcasm is not your strong point...

E-Rok · 11-07-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MySelfAffliction

Apparently sarcasm is not your strong point...

I dont think he has any strong points

joelmatt89 · 11-07-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MySelfAffliction

First your tires will not be thinner, they are still 205's. Your side wall will be smaller but not much.

i think he is talking about the thickness of the sidewall when he says thinner...at least i hope. To answer you question op the differences smaller tires can make is smoothness of the ride (the smaller the bumpier), better mpg(less weight/smaller radius), better acceleration, and it can mess up your speedo. But with the little difference your talking about their will be really nothing noticeable.

sorry guys for answering his question...it would have been much more fun to keep goin with this guy haha.

slomofo · 11-07-2009, 04:14 PM

5.125mm lower profile, man, I don't know, that's a HUGE change.

Speedometer recalibration not necessary.

5thgen_er · 11-07-2009, 04:17 PM

i wouldnt worry about it

joelmatt89 · 11-07-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slomofo

5.125mm lower profile, man, I don't know, that's a HUGE change.

Speedometer recalibration not necessary.

you really should refrain from using such large words like recalibration in a thread like this. I doubt anyone in here knows what you mean by that. Wow i just took a gander at this guys previous threads... how long does the 72 hr pill last

and i am not sure that is even the worst of them

mkazm83 · 11-07-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Rok

no, the other person that posted before me.

rjHella · 11-07-2009, 04:22 PM

sometimes i think the op is a troll

edit: that makes too much sense to be true

nbcivic · 11-07-2009, 04:26 PM

what happened to your baby?

ZTwentyH8 · 11-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Why don't you just get the correct size tires?

E-Rok · 11-07-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nbcivic

what happened to your baby?

In Antarctica. The problem is he doesnt know where that, so the kids stuck.

joelmatt89 · 11-07-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ZTwentyH8

Why don't you just get the correct size tires?

"I got a good deal on 205/55/R16.. "

idrivesideways · 11-07-2009, 04:44 PM

you do realize that we have a tire forum?
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personally, i wouldn't only because i doubt it would look cosmetically pleasing with a larger fender gap. the speedo change is fairly small and you'll basically be gearing the car lower.

if you really want to save $ it will work fine and isn't going to create a safety issue, just will look funny.

wonder where nsxtasy is, he'll fly off the handle about tire height changes

jdmotorsports · 11-07-2009, 04:49 PM

The middle number is related to the height of the tire related to the width of the tire. So its actually like 10.25mm smaller?

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idrivesideways Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sherwood, OR, usa Posts: 3,836	Re: Can I put thinner tires in replacement of stock? you do realize that we have a tire forum? ' personally, i wouldn't only because i doubt it would look cosmetically pleasing with a larger fender gap. the speedo change is fairly small and you'll basically be gearing the car lower. if you really want to save $ it will work fine and isn't going to create a safety issue, just will look funny. wonder where nsxtasy is, he'll fly off the handle about tire height changes __________________ owner www.mountainviewcarpetcare.com steam carpet cleaning & grease removal for the home, office or car available in the portland - beaverton oregon area

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