Suggestions for new LRR Tires (Vx)

[mwebb]

none of the above
is the best choice for that group

the 4 x 100 size bolt pattern is about the most common there is on older cars
so
many different wheels will bolt right up including 4 lug acura integra wheels

i would start watching craigslist
and step up the wheel size to 14 or 15" to enable a larger pool of better quality
actual LRR
tires to choose from

which depending On the OD of your choice can also improve the final drive ratio

two stones
one bird

[live4soccer7]

Hmm.... Well... What recommendations would you go with as far as LRR tires given you have 14/15" wheels?

The vx stock tire size had an overall diameter of about 22.1", I've been looking at some of the top LRR's out there and they haven't come too close to that overall diameter.

These ones are pretty close: Potenza re92 P165/65R14 78S SL LRR: Low Rolling Resistance - 22.5" outside diameter

Edit: Even in a 14/15" wheel, I haven't found many options for a tire diameter that comes close to 22.1" (about stock vx diameter). I am beginning to think the SUMITOMO tires are the best bet.

[Ryland]

Originally Posted by live4soccer7

GT RADIAL TIRES CHAMPIRO 70 - 49 ea. free freight
NANKANG TIRES CX668 - 52 ea free freight
IRONMAN TIRES iMOVE - 59 ea. free freight
MAXXIS TIRES MA-202 61.15 ea. free freight

165/70R13 79T HERCULES RAPTIS TR1 1657013 165/70/13 - 45.99 ea. freight?

165/70-13 SUMITOMO HTR T4 78T BSW 47.81 ea freight?

Goodride GRC0142 SP06 165/70R13 79T - 55.48 ea. shipping too much (92.98) lol

From what I've seen of the off brands... you'll regret buying them, the Sumitomo tires I had on my old VX and they are nice, they used to be listed as a LRR tire but they were on the bottom of the list.

My current plan is to buy Insight rims for summer tires and use my stock VX rims for snow tires.

[live4soccer7]

If I stick with the stock setup, then it will be the Sumitomo tires.

What year range on the Insight? 00-07? What tires do you plan on getting with the insight wheels?

edit: I just looked and I'm running 175/70/13's now on my vx wheels. Doubt they are LRR tires either. When I looked, I was more interested in size than the brand/make/model. I'll take a look again next time I'm in the garage.

The other option is to stick with the 175/70/13's. There are a few more options: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...70&diameter=13

Those are LRR specific. I think there were 10 total tires in that specific size at tirerack

[live4soccer7]

Here are the tire options I find for the insight (99-06): Tire Search Results

Pretty limited as well.

[jakobnev]

For 165/70-13 i found:

Michelin ENERGY E3B 1
Continental EcoContact 3

[live4soccer7]

Do you have any links?

[live4soccer7]

Found a list of wheels with the same bolt pattern, however you have to watch the center hub hole size to be sure it fits. Kind of interesting to see all of the vehicles with the same bolt pattern:

Acura CL 2.2 / 3.0 98-00
Acura Integra 86-01
Acura Legend 86-90
Acura TC 2.5 92-95
Acura TL 2.5 96-98
Acura Vigor 92-94
Chevrolet Aveo 04-07
Chevrolet Cobalt LT - LTZ 4 LUG 05-07
Chevrolet GEO Prizm 93-03
Daewoo Lanos 98-03
Daewoo Nubira 98-03
Dodge Neon 4 Lug 94-06
Ford Escort 91-01
Ford ZX2 98-03
Honda Accord 82-89
Honda Accord 90-97
Honda Accord 4 Lug 4 CYL 98-02
Honda Civic 01-05
Honda Civic 80-95
Honda Civic 96-00
Honda Civic Hybrid 03-05
Honda Civic Si 02-05
Honda CRX 88-95
Honda Fit 2007
Honda Prelude 92-96
Hyundai Accent 00-05
Hyundai Accent 06-07
Hyundai Accent 95-99
Hyundai Elantra 01-06
Hyundai Elantra 92-00
Hyundai Sonata 03-05
Hyundai Sonata 93-02
Hyundai Tiburon 97-02
Hyundai XC250 97-99
Infiniti G20 95-98
Infiniti G20 99-03
Kia Image 01-03
Kia Optima LE - EX 01-06
Kia Rio 5 01-05
Kia Rio 5 05-07
Kia Rio Base LX 2007
Kia Rio Base LX 01-05
Kia Sephia 00-04
Kia Sephia 94-97
Kia Sephia 98-01
Kia Spectra 5 05-07
Kia Spectra EX - SX 05-07
Mazda Miata 90-05
Mazda Protege LX - LX 2.0 90-01
Mercury Titan 88-90
Mercury Tracker 91-99
Mini Cooper 2007
Mini Cooper 02-06
Mini Cooper Convertible 2007
Mini Cooper Convertible 05-06
Mini Cooper S 2007
Mini Cooper S 02-06
Mitsubishi Galant 93-98
Mitsubishi Lancer ES 02-06
Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally Ralliart 02-06
Mitsubishi Mirage 93-02
Nissan Altima 93-01
Nissan Sentra 91-99
Nissan Sentra S - SE-R - SER 2007
Nissan Sentra S - SE-R - SER 00-06
Nissan Versa 1.8S - 1.8SL 2007
Plymouth Colt 86-93
Plymouth Horizon 87-90
Plymouth Neon 4 Lug 95-00
Pontiac G5 Base 2007
Saturn Ion Ion-2 - Ion-3 03-07
Saturn S Series 91-02
Scion Xa 04-07
Scion Xb 04-07
Suzuki Aerio 02-07
Suzuki Esteem 95-03
Suzuki Forenza 04-07
Suzuki Reno 05-07
Suzuki Swift 95-01
Suzuki Verona 04-06 04-06
Toyota Corolla 93-02
Toyota Echo 00-05
Toyota MR2 00-02
Toyota MR2 03-05
Toyota Yaris 2007
Volkswagen Cabrio 95-03
Volkswagen Golf 4-CYL 92-98
Volkswagen Jetta 4-CYL 92-98
Volkswagen Passat (4-CYL) 90-97
Volvo S40 / V40 4 Lug 00-04.5

You can cross reference information here as well: lugpattern.net

[samwichse]

There's no better eco tire than the Bridgestone Potenza 165/65/R14. Get some HX or Insight wheels, and these tires, and you'll be golden.

I bought some Primewell tires (just 2) last time because no one had Bridgestones in my tire size in stock.

Huge mistake. Get a good brand, don't cheap out on your tires. They were slick as anything in the rain, and made an awful whirring/roaring sound so loud I couldn't believe anyone would even sell a product so terrible.

Took them back and traded up on some Bridgestone B381s and I've been happy as a clam.

Sam

[Sven7]

Looks like some trim models came with 185/60/R14 size tires on 14" wheels. I got a set of super lightweight HX wheels a while ago (from a VW guy) so you just have to look around.

Anything with 4x100 bolt pattern and 56.1mm or larger centerbore will work.

VW's of the era had 57.1mm centerbore so they will work fine. BMW E30's had 4x100 too and are swappable with VW's so unless they have some crazy offsets I have to imagine they'd work on Hondas.

Mazda Miata wheels will not fit (small centerbore)... I'm not sure what other Mazdas used. VW wheels will need ball seat lug bolts. Be sure to get matching lugs.

If you get larger than 57.1 bore you might think about getting shims, though it really shouldn't be a big problem in normal street driving.

This link should help you choose comparable sizes if you find a well-priced 15" wheel and/or tire set.
Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing