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Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 8:21pm On Jan 02, 2013
Hello
gudevening,i run a 1991 model honda prelude with a stock wheel size of 195/60R14 but i am willing to change the wheel size to 15"
So pls which tyre size can i use without hurting the fuel economy and handling
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 9:43pm On Jan 02, 2013
185/55x15
195/60x15
195/50x15.
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by redcliff: 9:53pm On Jan 02, 2013
Farayolas: Hello
gudevening,i run a 1991 model honda prelude with a stock wheel size of 195/60R14 but i am willing to change the wheel size to 15"
So pls which tyre size can i use without hurting the fuel economy and handling

does changing your tyres hurt fuel economy again? just asking
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 11:46pm On Jan 02, 2013
redcliff: does changing your tyres hurt fuel economy again? just asking

If you go too big, it does hurt gas mileage. Wider tyres create more drag as highway speeds, and taller tyres increase the overall gearing, making the engine work harder.
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 7:20am On Jan 03, 2013
gudmorning engr siena
honestly, i knew justice will be done.once again thanks and have a blessed day
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by SpaceAngel: 5:09pm On Jan 03, 2013
Pls if i am to change a 245/35 x 20 to a rim 16, what tyre size will match it?
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 2:20am On Jan 04, 2013
SpaceAngel: Pls if i am to change a 245/35 x 20 to a rim 16, what tyre size will match it?

Please tell me you're joking - how will a 20" tyre fit a 16" rim?
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by SpaceAngel: 11:06am On Jan 04, 2013
No,I am not talking of putting 20" tyre on rim 16. That will be madness. My car came with low profile tyre that came with rim 20 so I want to switch to rim 16 due to bad roads that always cause issues for me. I still want the tyre dimension to be just like the 245/35*20
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 12:46pm On Jan 04, 2013
SpaceAngel: No,I am not talking of putting 20" tyre on rim 16. That will be madness. My car came with low profile tyre that came with rim 20 so I want to switch to rim 16 due to bad roads that always cause issues for me. I still want the tyre dimension to be just like the 245/35*20

Oh, okay, got you.

It would help if you mention what car you have.
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by SpaceAngel: 3:57pm On Jan 04, 2013
Nissan maxima 00 model
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 2:04am On Jan 05, 2013
SpaceAngel: Nissan maxima 00 model

Just one last question - the 20" wheels, were they factory-fit? It would help if you took a picture of a front AND rear wheel, and posted both here. I have my reasons for this request.
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by SpaceAngel: 7:32pm On Jan 05, 2013
No they are not the factory Tyres. Am not near the vehicle now so I cannot take snap shots. But any other tyre size that will be equivalent in height but RIM 16 will do.
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 7:34pm On Jan 05, 2013
SpaceAngel: No they are not the factory Tyres. Am not near the vehicle now so I cannot take snap shots. But any other tyre size that will be equivalent in height but RIM 16 will do.

I requested pictures, because I need to know what size your brake discs are. Because smaller wheels need to be able to clear your brake calipers.
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 9:25pm On Jan 05, 2013
gudevening siena
finally goes for the 195/60R15.thanks
Re: Complete Tyre And Wheel Swap by Nobody: 12:15am On Jan 06, 2013
Siena:

I requested pictures, because I need to know what size your brake discs are. Because smaller wheels need to be able to clear your brake calipers.
if as the Op says he has 2000 Maxima (the 5th gen) then his factory dimensions should be any of these:
215/55/16;215/55/17; 225/50/17 for tires. And 16x6.5jj (40mm);17x7jj (40mm); 17x7jj (45mm) for the wheels respectively. If as he says he prefers 16 but with higher profiles, then I guess he has to be mindful of the wheel offsets, probably higher than 40mm. What do you advise there?

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