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: check sc tire size? 225/55/18.


SRLNCLT
08-15-2006, 02:01 PM
I almost think those are too small. But when it's lowered I guess the size will be better.
L.

lizzurd
08-15-2006, 02:14 PM
I almost think those are too small. But when it's lowered I guess the size will be better.
L.

Based on some of the specs i checked out for 21570R16 its almost the same diameter.

kmac17
08-15-2006, 02:23 PM
They would want to keep the same diameter since 95% of the running gear is the same as the regular E and they don't want to have to do a EPA rating and all that stuff. That's why they chose that size.

SRLNCLT
08-18-2006, 02:38 PM
Based on some of the specs i checked out for 21570R16 its almost the same diameter.

on the sc not the "base" element.
L.

TCW
08-18-2006, 04:16 PM
Too narrow, that's for sure, but barely smaller diameter than the regular E. Hopefully, 245/50-18s or 255/50-18s will fit, if not the SC will have the typical turtle look that Honda seems to love. Yeah, the narrow tires are efficient but they look nerdy. Tire size makes a dramatic style-conscious difference in my opinion on the E. Even makes my RL look cool:

kmac17
08-18-2006, 04:17 PM
on the sc not the "base" element.
L.
Yep... The SC has basically the same tire diameter and is .7" lower than the lx/ex. It is a 225 so it's a touch wider too.

Looking forward to seeing one.