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#44 of 93 ???Tire Size??? by blackberry2 Jun 07, 2008 (7:57 am)
I have a 2008 Fit Sport MT with 195/55/15 tires and want to know if I can sub. 195/60/15 tires. If it is possible (not scrape when turning), what effect would I encounter? With Speed-odometer-MPG calculation?
#45 of 93 Re: What changes on the Fit [emmett5] by emmett5 Jun 07, 2008 (8:56 am)
Replying to: emmett5 (Jun 06, 2008 3:36 pm) Or where might I find the answer? Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Jun 07, 2008 10:12 am)
#46 of 93 Re: What changes on the Fit [emmett5] by pf_flyer HOST Jun 07, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: emmett5 (Jun 07, 2008 8:56 am) You can find tire size calculators online, but the difference in diameter of those two tires is about 6% and your speedometer is going to be off by a corresponding amount. Not insignificant. Also, I've seen recommendations that anything more than a 3% increase can lead to brake issues not to mention possible suspension issues when you change the size of the tire/wheel combo. Read the section "What is the right size for my vehicle?" at tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=31
#48 of 93 MPG negatively impacted with the bigger tires? by igloomaster Jul 31, 2008 (8:57 am)
question: is MPG negatively impacted with the bigger tires? for example, the '08 fit base comes with 14" tires. But if I wanted to, I could buy 15" or 16" rims/tires to fit this vehicle. I'm wondering if the bigger tires would negatively impact MPG. Opinions?    (I know the speedometer/odometer would not be accurate/need adjusting)
#49 of 93 New Tires by fitman548 Jul 31, 2008 (12:43 pm)
Hey all, my 2007 sport AT is approaching 50k miles. The OEM Dunlops are doing ok, but probably need replacing in the next 10-15k miles. Anyone put new tires on? I got Yoko V4s for my wifes Acura, they seem to be doing well, but they're all-season. I just want comfort and quiet, in a summer tire. I don't need super grip or anything. Replies to this message: fitisgo (Sep 01, 2008 3:58 pm)
#50 of 93 Re: What changes on the Fit [emmett5] by fit4life1 Aug 28, 2008 (9:34 am)
Replying to: emmett5 (Jun 06, 2008 3:36 pm) There's online formulas for calculating the speed diff when changing rim/tire size. Basically, when you go up 1 rim size, you need to bring the middle number down by 10. 195 55 15 would turn into 205 45 16. Keep in mind that size does matter with these little cars. I replaced my original 14" rims with 17s. I then put on 205 40 17 tires. I basically did everything by the book but am still rubbing the fender when I hit bumps. Now i'm trying to get the supplier to drop it back to 16" and cover the cost.
#51 of 93 Winter steel wheels for 08 Fit Sport by fitisgo Aug 31, 2008 (4:32 pm)
Does anyone know where I can buy a set of 15" steel wheels to put winter tires on my 08 Fit Sport, with 195/55/15 tires? I have bought numerous sets of tires and wheels for various cars from TireRack.com, and they have a great selection of winter tires, but no steel wheels in 15" dia to fit an 08 Fit Sport. The steel wheels are typically $40-50 each in this size, but the cheapest wheels to fit this vehicle they have are custom style wheels starting at $75 each, and it makes no sense to put winter tires on custom wheels. I have 3 08 Fit Sports, and right now it's a different game plan for each one. I did buy a set of winter tires for one, and Wal-Mart will swap the tires back and forth (without balancing) at $3.50 X 4 is $14 in fall and $14 in spring, or $28/year. For Fit #2, I am buying a set of Michelin Pilot Excalto A/S V-rated tires in the 195/55/15 size (got a good deal through Army & Air Force Exchange Service AAFES of $525 on sale for a set of 4 including mount/balance and lifetime protection plan) and am going to put them on the stock alloy wheels, as the Michelins are highly rated for year-round driving. For Fit #3, the plan is to garage it on bad winter weather days and have my drive my 03 CR-V EX with AWD. By the way, the Dunlop SP31 tires that come on these cars are terrible in ice and snow, my son found that out last winter, so if you live where there's winter driving, be careful if you're going to use the stock tires.
#52 of 93 upgrading wheel size by fit4life1 Sep 01, 2008 (2:42 pm)
My 2007 fit is a base model. It came stock with 14" wheels. I upgraded to a 15" and then 17" aftermarket. The 17" wheels are supposed to take a 205 40R 17 tire size, which is what I have. However, my tires hit the wheel well when I hit bumps. They also did that with the 15". I noticed that their is a lot of bounce with the stock suspension which could be causing the problem. My question is, has anybody plus sized their wheels to a 16 or 17"? If so, rim width and tire size did you use and also do they rub?
#53 of 93 Re: New Tires [fitman548] by fitisgo Sep 01, 2008 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: fitman548 (Jul 31, 2008 12:43 pm) I added a posting a couple below your original one, asking about winter steel wheels for a Fit Sport. I am planning to replace the Dunlop SP31 stock tires on one of my 08 Sports with the Michelin Pilot Excalto A/S (all-season) in V-rated design in size 195/55/15. This is a top of the line tire and is #1 rated for year-round use by TireRack.com - go there and you'll see. The downside is a set of four costs around $600 installed, or $150/tire. The best price I've found after much searching is $525. If this is more than you're able to spend, I recommend you go to TireRack.com and input your vehicle description or tire size and you'll see they probably have 30-40 choices, along with their test results and customer ratings. I've bought a lot if tires and wheels from them and they ship fast and have great customer service.

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