195 Vs 205 Tires on 6th Gen

[TilhasBB]

I bought Si Mags for my car and I am going to go shoping for tires very soon. The price difference between 195 and 205 is not much. I am wondering what differences would I get?
First would 205 Rub? (I am planning on dropping it getting H&R Sports Springs (integra ones) with Koni Yellow Shocks)

195-205/50/15 is the size i am thinking of getting.

Would a wider tire give me a bit more traction? Less acceleration more grip worse gas millage?

 

[oc_civic]

i have 205 50 15.. the difference is simply that a wider tire equalls more tire to the ground.... it might be mental but i notice a difference between that and when i had 195s... they dont rub that bad on my Tein SS

 

[TilhasBB]

"they dont rub that bad" ? Meaning they do rub?

What kind of difference do you notice? turning more grip?

 

[ryanM]

even tho 195 and 205 are very close in size, and are both relatively skinny tires you will probably notice a difference. i went from being able to make my rear end step out very easily with 195/65/15 all around. to having a considerably harder time doing so when i put 205/60's on the rear.

 

[TilhasBB]

LongGrain> What do you mean by rear end step out?

 

[Going-West]

LongGrain> What do you mean by rear end step out?

Tokyo dorifto!

 

[Kaotic_Zeus]

i'm also curious about this.

A bit better stopping traction? if any?

 

[Mr. Lin]

the difference in the 10mm width when it comes to stopping is negligible.