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Re: Tire width for an Integra... and other 6" rims too

To: Scott Meyers <solo2@uswest.net>, Jarrod Igou <jigou@dmreg.infi.net>
Subject: Re: Tire width for an Integra... and other 6" rims too
From: Stan Whitney <dp25sdw@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:22:18 -0700 (PDT)
Most of the type R's had 225's on the front, both
kumho and G-Force (on Bob E's winning car).  Not sure
what is required pressure wise though...

Stan Whitney



--- Scott Meyers <solo2@uswest.net> wrote:
> Jarrod Igou wrote:
> > 
> > For the Integra folks out there:
> > 
> > How wide can I go with tires on my bone-stock 99
> Integra GS-R?
> > 
> > Stock is 195/55/15 -- I'm sure 205/50/15s won't
> cause a problem, aside from
> > a slight diameter difference.
> > 
> > Anyone ever squeeze 225/50s on the stock rims? I'd
> guess a problem may show
> > up at that width--the rims are only 6" wide, after
> all, and the rest of the
> > car probably starts to come into play at that
> width, too. (Silly things
> > like suspension and fenders.....)
> 
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> With the demise of the BFG R-1 and its unique
> characteristics, are
> people out there finding out that it is not
> successful to run the 225's
> on the 6" rim anymore? I am beginning to think so,
> and would value other experiences.
> 
> What size tires did the winning Type R's run at the
> Nationals? Also, did
> they run the same size front and rear (as opposed to
> Neon practice?)
> 
> S Meyers
> 
> Would be first in line should BFG bring back the old
> R-1's.....PLEASE!!!!!
> 
> 


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