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#78 of 87 Re: Rotation interval [pf_flyer] by fithopeful Nov 21, 2008 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 21, 2008 1:29 pm) I had actually brought it in closer to 6,000 miles but my mechanic noticed the uneven wear so he advised not rotating the tires until the dealer checked it out. I drive so much each week (about 120 miles per day) that I got up towards 7,000 before I could get into the dealer. He said the rear was not really adjustable and that Honda offered no guidance on what to do with the slight misalignment there. All seems a bit strange to me!   My mechanic suggested we just rotate them and see how things go from there. Of course I can't get in to him again for another two weeks so this is really going to throw off the rotation schedule.
#79 of 87 TPMS by fitisgo Nov 24, 2008 (5:32 am)
Note to owners who may have bought a winter tire and wheel package with wheels that don't have TPMS sensors: Pulling 7.5Amp fuse #18 (TPMS, per the owner's manual and fuse index on the back of the coinbox access door) WILL NOT disable the TPMS warning light on the dash. Yesterday I installed a set of 14" steel wheels with winter tires from TireRack.com on one of my 08 Fit Sports - I knew the wheels did not have TPMS sensors and the light would come on. I thought pulling the fuse would disable the warning light. This mornign my wife drove her car to work and said after about 3 miles of driving the TPMS light came on, despite no fuse (maybe the light comes on also to warn you of no fuse or a blown fuse).   If anybody else out there has been in this situation, please post and advise how you handled it. Plan B is cutting a little round piece of black plastic electrical tape and sticking it to the instrument cluster cover over the TPMS light. Yes, I know, this is not what the system/car was designed for, but millions have cars have gone down the road before without a TPMS systems and I check the tire pressures once a month on all 5 of my Hondas (including 3 2008 Fit Sports), so I'm not concerned about monitoring my tire pressure.
#80 of 87 Re: Tire Wear Issue [fithopeful] by bobpend Nov 26, 2008 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: fithopeful (Nov 21, 2008 12:59 pm) I have a 2009 Fit Sport an have the Dunlop SP7000 A/S tires on the car. I know that Honda also supplies the Bridgestone Turanza EL470 on the Fit so which tire is on your Fit? There could be a difference in the way each tire wears. The Dunlop are listed as high performance and the Bridgestone are a touring tire. I only have 2000 miles and can't see much wear yet. I find the Dunlop tires to be very firm and are very noise on many road surfaces. I have driven a new Fit with the Bridgestone tires and find them much better for noise and comfort. I will keep an eye on the rears to see if I have the same problem. Replies to this message: GvilleFitGuy (Jan 07, 2009 9:00 pm) crazedcommuter (Jan 17, 2009 8:26 pm) GvilleFitGuy (Jan 19, 2009 1:32 pm)
#81 of 87 Re: Tire Wear Issue [bobpend] by GvilleFitGuy Jan 07, 2009 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: bobpend (Nov 26, 2008 6:16 pm) I've had my 2009 Fit Sport for almost a month now - I have the Bridgestone Turanza EL470's, 185/55R16. I find the tires to be very quiet and handle extremely well. What worries me is the treadwear rating of 300. The tires don't have a treadwear warranty, so I'm worried these puppies are going to not last very long. Anyone have any treadwear problems on their OEM Bridgestones?? I'll post back to this forum periodically with my own findings - I only have 1,000 miles on the car. Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Jan 17, 2009 8:26 pm) GvilleFitGuy (Jan 19, 2009 1:32 pm)
#82 of 87 RE; Tire size by crazedcommuter Jan 17, 2009 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: GvilleFitGuy (Jan 07, 2009 9:00 pm) Since most stock OEM tires are garbage I suggest replacing them with something in a more common size. 185 55 16 is an odd ball tire size that will offer limited choices. Tirerack shows only 2 choices. Honda probably figures that most people will get frustrated and go back to their dealers for tire replacement at inflated prices.    I suggest changing the OEM's out with either 195 60 16 or 195 50 16. The 60 series tire will offer a softer ride with good handling and traction while the 50 series, though V and Z rated, offers a similar ride as the OEM's but more affordable tires and brand choices. Replies to this message: GvilleFitGuy (Jan 19, 2009 1:32 pm)
#83 of 87 Re: RE; Tire size [crazedcommuter] by GvilleFitGuy Jan 19, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Jan 17, 2009 8:26 pm) Thanks for the reply - that really makes me angry that Honda has put OEM tires on a mass market vehicle with very limited replacement choices! We'll see how long they last...
#84 of 87 tire bubbles by odelay770 Feb 02, 2009 (12:55 pm)
I am so frustrated with the tires on my 2009 Honda Fit. As we speak, I am on the phone with Honda, waiting to ask if there is a known problem with the Dunlop tires. I hit a pothole and got a bubble on the right front tire; on the way to the dealership to get a new one (one had to be ordered from Nevada and sent to NJ where I am, as they say that Dunlop didn't make enough and they are scarce) I got another on the left front tire which resulted in me having to buy two new tires. I don't drive crazy or speedy and I drive the way most people do. I bought the new tires on Saturday 1/31, and on my way home from a town about 30 mins away from my house the tire pressure light comes on. When I get home I can hear the air from my tire hissing away. I had the donut put on and am doomed to order yet another tire from my dealer. Has anyone else had these dangerous problems with the Dunlops? Replies to this message: gatortom1 (Feb 03, 2009 3:37 pm) gregfit (Jun 20, 2009 7:32 pm)
#85 of 87 Re: tire pressure for FIT [bodble2] by gatortom1 Feb 03, 2009 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 12, 2006 9:52 pm) You are correct that the 44 psi is the maximum recommended inflation by the tire manufacturer. The exploding point, however, should be at least twice that--not that I would want to test it. (I know this from bike tires where just sunshine on a hot day can vastly increase the pressure in the small tires. They are rated at twice the listed maximum before failure.) Still, the 32 psi is recommended as the best balance for performance. Higher may center the tire wear and slightly lower rolling resistance but could compromize breaking. Lower might be a little more comfy but increases heat buildup and tire wear.
#86 of 87 Re: tire bubbles [odelay770] by gatortom1 Feb 03, 2009 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: odelay770 (Feb 02, 2009 12:55 pm) With most tires such a problem would be covered under the tire warranty. If it isn't I'm distressed.! My girlfriend backed into a rock causing a cut in a tire barely four months old. It was her fault but is still being covered by warranty.   Are these Dunlops supplied by Honda not warrantied? That is a major fault since there aren't a lot of althernative choices out there in the new strange size.
#87 of 87 Re: tire bubbles [odelay770] by gregfit Jun 20, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: odelay770 (Feb 02, 2009 12:55 pm) We have had the exact same experience, except that our 2009 Fit's tires were manufactured by Bridgestone. We have had two tires replaced in the past few weeks with bubbles. The tire store swore up and down the bubbles were caused by me hitting "pot holes", not a defect in the tires. I have owned my new Fit for a little over a month and, at this rate, I'm going to be buying a new tire every few weeks.   I do not buy the story I have been given about "pot holes" causing the damage. I have been driving since 1973 and I have never, ever had this sort of problem before.

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