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#117 of 207 Re: 2009 Honda Fit Sport Tires [maui4] by kagedude

Jun 13, 2010 (9:05 am)

Replying to: maui4 (May 26, 2010 12:14 am)
My 2007 Honda Fit Sport went 60k miles on its original stock tires when I replaced it with the Dunlop Signature Touring tire because it had a 60k mile threadlife warranty. The new tires has now run 48k miles with lots of thread left. 108k miles of problem free driving! Yay Fit! I have no complaints. I actually stopped a few inches from hitting a minivan last winter. Icy hill. Whew. I didn't notice any mpg changes as well - an important factor for me when changing tires.

#118 of 207 Problems with Fit tires? by thalv3

Jun 16, 2010 (3:46 pm)

If you are having any problems with Fit tires and safety, will you please report them to the NHTSA? In our case, Honda is refusing to admit there are any problems with these tires because they have no formal complaints filed, but as I cruise through various websites, I see constant complaints about blow outs, bubbles in tires, and sudden loss of pressure without visible damage. While this is an economy vehicle, they should be safe to drive under normal, real life conditions. Honda won't know there is possibly a problem unless it is reported through an impartial government agency.

#119 of 207 bubble in Bridgestone Turanza Honda Fit tire by allenhuffman

Jun 25, 2010 (7:33 am)

With less than 3000 miles on a new Honda Fit sport model, we have already had one blowout, and now a bubble has appeared on the driver's side front tire. The dealer, over the phone, says they see 7-8 of them a day and they are caused by potholes. Odd that none of the other cars we have had for years in Omaha have had this issue. These tires must be much more fragile -- not quite comforting, eh?
 
Calling Honda customer service resulted in them suggested us calling Bridgestone direct, which I did. They put us in contact with a local factory store so we could take the tire in and have them inspect to see if it's road hazard damage or a defect, so we will see what happens.
 
Between the front windshield crack and now two tires needing replaced in the first few months of having this car, it sure is turning out to be expensive luck

#120 of 207 With less than 3000 miles on a new Honda Fit sport model... by r2wjax

Jul 26, 2010 (9:12 am)

I too... have a "bubble" in my brand new, under 3000 mile Hondo Fit Sport, right
front, 185/55/R16 Bridgestone tire!
 
I'm really upset at Coggin Honda of St. Augustine and Coggin on Atlantic in Jacksonville because they are essentially turning their back on the problem.
It's come down to it's my problem and Bridgestones... They did mention, after
I "complained" they were not being responsive and therefore I am now extremely dissatisfied with their level of "customer service"... that I needed to register my
car under "Nitro"... at a website listed ...it's suppose to be in one of the books I got with the car but I can't find it yet... nor can I find anything on the web...and they
"may" be able to reimburse me up to $150 (replacement tires at TiresPlus are $116)
but apparently I'm stuck with the same brand.
 
Any one heard of that?
 
It's really disconcerting at this piont... Honda's "attitude" that is. And if Bridgestone and Firestone are somehow connected... it's "Déjà vu all over again"
becuase I remember a very similar situation in the 70's with the "Firestone 500" line
of tires and total lack of concern until forced to respond about a "manufacturing defect" in the tires... only then did they offer to replace them at cost minus tire wear (usage) for same or similar tires... I did'nt take them up on it then and will "never" buy another Firestone tire...

#121 of 207 2010 Fit Sport by accordguy0325

Jul 26, 2010 (7:00 pm)

Hello all
 
My 2010 Fit Sport came with Dunlop tires... Have they always used 2-3 different tire brands for the same model or do you think Honda started using Dunlop after the bridgestone debacle ?

#122 of 207 Honda Fit tires by sarbear565

Jul 28, 2010 (8:38 am)

I have a 2009 Honda Fit Sport. I've owned the car 1.5 years and have had two tire blowouts and a cracked windshield. I have the Bridgetones, and both times it was incredibly difficult to locate the tires, and also very expensive to replace them. One cost $230 by itself, and both times I used different auto shops. The dealer, (which I do not use for service or reapairs,) told me when I bought the car that I had to have "special" tires. I was so desperate both times to replace the tires, as I live and work between only major highways, that I paid the ridiculous price. The tow truck operator told me to find out if there was a different, less expensive, yet safe tire that could be put on the Honda Fit. Right now the model number I have is: 185/55R16. As you can tell I know little about cars, and I literally feel like I am being"taken for a ride" here. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

#123 of 207 Re: Honda Fit tires [sarbear565] by accordguy0325

Jul 28, 2010 (3:50 pm)

Replying to: sarbear565 (Jul 28, 2010 8:38 am)
My 2010 Fit Sport uses Dunlop 185/55 R16 tires. Upon searching mavistire.com - these all season high performance tires were listed for $ 82.00 each. Hope this helps !

#124 of 207 Re: Honda Fit tires [sarbear565] by r2wjax

Jul 28, 2010 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: sarbear565 (Jul 28, 2010 8:38 am)
I found TiresPlus has Bridgestone for $166 each, and there is a new Bridgestone coming out... the "Potenza" for $106 each, and they are "rated" at 50,000 miles.
I got the "Road Hazard Warranty" with this one... and it was 10% of the price or about $11 per tire. Don't see another brand on the horizon. Also, I asked them if they would check and see if there were any customer complaints about these tires... which they replied no. And I asked if there was any indication what caused the bubble in my tire, with less than 3000 miles on it... same answer... I'm complaining!!! But who's listening???

#125 of 207 Re: Tire Wear Issue [1g2b] by sparkster1

Oct 05, 2010 (7:40 am)

Replying to: 1g2b (Apr 23, 2010 2:29 pm)
I own a 2007 Fit Sport. Put 52,000 miles on original tires, but only got 20,000 on second set. The rear, especially left, was wearing on inside unevenly. The tires were rotated 3X during that time, mostly highway driving. Tire shop suggested it might be mechanical. Took it to Honda for alignment and inspection, and they told me rear left wouldn't come within normal range on alignment. Said it was because the rear beam was bent and needed to be replaced. That was hard to believe since I've never had an accident or hit anything. Took it to 2 other mechanics. We looked it over and couldn't find any bend or other problem. I don't know why Honda would say this except that may be the only way they think will fix the problem. Their fix would cost me $1,200. Seems excessive, especially after talking with another mechanic who encountered the same problem recently and the new beam and spindle did not fix the alignment problem.
I put 195/55R-15's on this time. These are mfg. recommended. Last time I put on 205/50R-15. Don't know if this will make any difference. I'm going to rotate every oil change, balance every other oil change, and frequently check tire pressure as recommended by mechanic. We'll see if these things make any difference but still doesn't explain why car won't align properly on left rear.

#126 of 207 Re: Tire Wear Issue [sparkster1] by PFFlyer@Edmunds HOST

Oct 05, 2010 (9:00 am)

Replying to: sparkster1 (Oct 05, 2010 7:40 am)
Might not have been one big impact, but a series of repeated small impacts that did the bending. Any time I show a bit of unusual tire wear faster than I expect it (no such thing as a "perfect" alignment) I go to 5,000 mile rotations instead of 6,000 miles. Then I start keeping a really close eye on the wear and looking for mechanical issues

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