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    A change in rim size

    Hey guys some dude wants to trade me my 14s for his 13s. The reason being is because he has good tires and mine are shit. I was wondering if that would mess anything up or mess with the speedo switching to 13s? Thanks in advance.



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    Re: A change in rim size

    As long as the tires on the 13s are the same diameter as yours (195/60/14 = 195/65/13) your speedometer won't be affected. I don't know if 13s will clear the front calipers or not, but that would be the only issue.

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    Re: A change in rim size

    Quote Originally Posted by Joay View Post
    As long as the tires on the 13s are the same diameter as yours (195/60/14 = 195/65/13) your speedometer won't be affected. I don't know if 13s will clear the front calipers or not, but that would be the only issue.
    I dont believe 13's will fit, or at least 13" steelies wont

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    Re: A change in rim size

    It may depend on the year, dunno if any 3g came with 13"(DX maybe?). On my old 89lxi, a 13" would not fit over the stock rotor/cal. If you have factory 14" wheels that is probably the smallest you can go.

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    Re: A change in rim size

    heres the rundown that i know 88-89 DX/LX came with 13" rims 88-89 LX-i/se-i came with 14" rims... dunno about the older setups

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    Re: A change in rim size

    86-89 DX/LX can run 13"s 86-87 LX-i can also run 13"s BUT 88-89 LX-i and SE-i can only run 14"s up front due to larger disks

    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.

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    Re: A change in rim size

    Quote Originally Posted by Dark_Accord View Post
    86-89 DX/LX can run 13"s 86-87 LX-i can also run 13"s BUT 88-89 LX-i and SE-i can only run 14"s up front due to larger disks
    the man knows what he's talking about. That's your answer right there ^^^
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