I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether or not I can switch winter tires from a 2002 honda civic onto a 2005 RSX Type S. I know that the civic the tires are for 15" rims and the rsx is for 17" rims. I woudln't put the rubber on the acura rim, I would buy a black winter rim. But would i be able to put the winter rim on the car with the winter tire? Thanks
Switching winter tires
Jul 26, 2006
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You'll have to know the aspect ratio (tire height divided by the tire width) which is usually 60% more or less. It's included in the numbers stamped on the rubber - i.e. 205/60R15 where 60 is the aspect ration.
So a bigger rim with a lower aspect ratio tire might be the same diameter as the smaller rim and tire combo, which is the important th> I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether or not I can switch winter
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