Will these A/T tires fit?

87RT4ME

Hey guys... new guy here. I have some Non-Traditional plans for my RT Civic. I have done a ton of searching and reading before I decided to post this question. It seems the majority of RT Civic owners want to lower their ride, but I am wanting to go a different route. I am planning on lifting mine and adding All Terrain Tires. I have the tires picked out, but question if they will fit and am hoping you guys can help before I lay down $600 for tires to only find out they wont fit.

General Grabber AT2's
215/65/16



My research shows they are 27" tall compared to stock tires having a height of 22.7". So, I am looking at an increase in overall diameter of 4.3". I realize it will jack with my speedo and crap, but it seems doable. I almost wanna say I could do it without lifting it any, but a coilover package couldn't hurt if I raised it an additional inch or two.


Anyone have any thoughts besides that I am crazy?

ScallyWag

No you're not crazy... Sorry I can't tell you if the tires will fit though (I'd be interested to know myself, as you are not alone in the search for "utility" mods )....

I thought there may have been a thread titled "will these tires fit" or some such with a detailed discussion of the issue.

Your ride is an '87? Not sure how a lift might be accomplished on a torsion bar setup.

87RT4ME

Man... I am just getting into researching this car. Torsion Bar? Guess I have more searching and researching to do!!

absolutetinting

the stock size of the tire is about 23". 215/65-16 tires are about 27" in diameter. measure the hight of your fender, you have to at least 25"-26". your car will lift with the taller tire.
turning will be an issue, the inner side of tire would rub when you turn. there are other sizes.
my2cents.

3rd4ce

anything is do able ......
guy n Pennsylvania is runnin 22inch rims on his wagon....

if possible run to your local used tire seller and get a tire of the same size mounted & do a few test fits....
i was planning on running a 27x9.5x14inch SUPER SWAMPER ...

but i did a Big Brake upgrade and now i cant fit a 14inch rim over the brakes .. so i picked up some mini cooper rims .. but i have an 88 rt4wd and im installing suspension components to lift mine and or a member here made some lift equipment ... http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8610&start=0

87RT4ME

Thanks 3rd4ce for that info. i definitely read about that other guys spacers while doing my searches before posting my Q on larger tire sizes.

It's not that I want that particular A/T tire and size, but rather that is the smallest A/T tire I have been able to find in the height department. If someone knows of an A/T tire make and model that is smaller then by all means let me in on it!!! I just want a minimum of 15" Rim.

Thanks for the info fellas!!

nerdariostomp

I'd definitely reccoment a brake upgrade with such an increase in wheel/tire size, but like has been said, anything "fits," it's just a matter of how much suspension/fender modification you're able to do to make sure you're not rubbing a ton. I'd see how mich you can raise the suspension and maybe try to find a smaller wheel/tire combo to run so you're not throwing things off too much with the speed sensor.

woodi

How about some BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO in a 195/75R14 that would give you a 25.5" diameter 7.7" section width and 5.8" section height. Vs stock which is 185/70R14 or 24.2" diameter 7.3" section width and 5.1" section height. So we are talking about a 3/8" gain in width and a 1.3" gain in diameter which means about a 5/8" gain in ground clearance and a 5/8" loss in tire clearance... I've never checked what kind of clearance we are dealing with on stock wheels but that's not too much terribly bigger I bet those might just work...

woodi

Anyone looked at MAXXIS at all?

They have two tires that might work the MT-753 bravo Available in a 185R14C which measures 25.5x7.40


And the bighorn and buckshot mudder can both be had in a 27X8.50R14
which according to maxxis measures 26.3x8.8



I dunno where or how much it would cost to actually buy a set though...

3rd4ce

i have these on mine....

woodi

Are those AT tires? Or snow tires? The do look like a fairly capable tread for anything but heavy mud. All that siping makes me guess snows.

3rd4ce

its classed as snow tire that takes a #12 stud ... but ive had them in the mud, a river @ WagoPalooza 2010, and off road so far and have not had one problem yet ..

when i buy tires i look for a specific tread for my wild needs... and they only cost me $73 each mounted and balanced ..