Will these A/T tires fit?

87RT4ME87RT4ME Band Wagon
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
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
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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?

Comments

  • ScallyWagScallyWag Wagonist
    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.
  • 87RT4ME87RT4ME Band Wagon
    Man... I am just getting into researching this car. Torsion Bar? Guess I have more searching and researching to do!!
  • absolutetintingabsolutetinting Wagonist
    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.
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    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
  • 87RT4ME87RT4ME Band Wagon
    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!!
  • nerdariostompnerdariostomp Wagonist
    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.
  • woodiwoodi Wagonist
    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...
  • woodiwoodi Wagonist
    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
    MT-753_Bravo_Series.jpg

    And the bighorn and buckshot mudder can both be had in a 27X8.50R14
    which according to maxxis measures 26.3x8.8
    MT-762_Bighorn.jpg
    MT-754_Buckshot_Mudder.jpg

    I dunno where or how much it would cost to actually buy a set though...
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    i have these on mine....
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  • woodiwoodi Wagonist
    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.
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    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 ..
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