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By wHAmEz
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Anyone now what size tyres the guys are running on the Evo 8 wheels on the Civic Cup cars. I'm stuck at what size tyre I would use. Best for handling.
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By Lewisgame
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Don't think the size they use is best for grip, but controlled by the regulations
4. Sizes:

Class A: Front and Rear: 205/50/15 or 195/50/15

Class B: EP3 Chassis Front and Rear: 215/45/17

Class B: FN2 Chassis Front and Rear 235/40/17
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By wHAmEz
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Nice one [THUMBS UP SIGN]
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By wHAmEz
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They looked quite flush for a 215/45. Think they would look wider if there track tyres
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By AdamB92
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I think I read somewhere that the NS-2R's are approx 5-10mm wider than advertised.
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By wHAmEz
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AdamB92 wrote:I think I read somewhere that the NS-2R's are approx 5-10mm wider than advertised.
I've heard people say certain tyres are wider etc. I'd ideally like to run 225/40/17 but it seems that tyre size doesn't exist. I'm worried the rim would get ruined on the 215/45/17 on bumpy B roads

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