Lude Generation

Hi all

just a very quick question

are 215-45-r17 tyres stock for prelude? will they rub on the fronts if quite low?

or it is best to go for 205

cheers

yes they are correct shouldnt rub matey

215/45/17 Is what I use. The only time I rub is when I'm carrying a load (I'm lowered)

Merlin wrote:When lowering the 5G the rear wheels may rub slightly on the rear bumper. This is the offending bumper tab:





It simply needs to be trimmed (photos by cebul)

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... -t535.html

cheers guys

will 205 benefit the lude in anyway?

i currently have 205 but thought 215 is the oem size but worried going up a size on the width profile - Also worried that the front arch liner will rub on 215s if i have the car low

cheers merlin. Yep already done that rear bumper tabe removal mod

215 will be fine, I have 40 profile which is what I thought was right and it its for rolling radius

but 45 profile with give you more protection for the rim and nicer ride

This is all assuming your offset is standard as well

215 x 40 x 17 is the nearest rolling radius so is most accurate for the speedo. But as said, 45 profile will give a less harsh ride (slightly)

I am sure that 215/45/17 is the standard size for Prelude OEM 17" wheels.

Could well be on the 5th Gen, I was talking 4th Gen 205x55x15 upgrade. Sorry

I know the ATR has 215x45x17 tyres too.

225/45/17 was the most accurate on my car for Speedo and as close to the 4" sidewall as possible.
Stock size is 205/45/17.
You wo.t find much difference in width on a 7" wheel. Tyre compound is more important.
More important still is having a sidewall. 40 profile won't offer much. 45 will improve the handling.
I now run 225/45/16 but may turn to 205/50/16 to go wider offset without rubbing.