1998 Honda Civic Tire Size Safety

1998 HONDA CIVIC
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DANASTEVENS
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I have a 1998 Honda Civic Coupe DX (100K miles) and it has 13 inch rims, which I understand are not usual. I need to buy new tires and I am wondering if I should buy a new set to fit on the rims I have now (tire size : 155/80R13) or whether I should buy new rims. I would like to know if it is safe to drive with the size tires and rims I have now.
Dec 22, 2006 at 4:16 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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If those are the original rims on the vehicle and the tires are the recommended type, style, etc. then you can rest assured that it is safe. If the vehicle was lowered by the rims etc, then I would consider putting it back to specs.
Dec 28, 2006 at 6:14 AM
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If the 13-inch rims and 155/80R13 tires are original and the recommended type, they are safe to keep. If the car was lowered with non-stock rims, return the wheels and tires to factory specifications.

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The owner of a 1998 Honda Civic Coupe DX with 13-inch rims and 155/80R13 tires asked whether those tires and rims are safe or if new rims are needed. The expert said original rims with the recommended tires are safe, and that a vehicle lowered by the rims should be returned to factory specs.

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