Good winter tires /rims to get for Fit (Canada)

FitFieFoeFum · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 11:44 AM

Anyone have a good recommendation for this?

prelude_guy97 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 01:40 PM

Im using the factory alloys with a set of Michelin X-ice tires. This winter tire comes in a 195/55/15 size. I have no complaints with these tires. The rims have held up very well during last winter. Im sure they will start to get pitted and such after a few years. I plan to get them refinished by that time anyways.

Blkfitsprt · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 02:30 PM

I have Firestone Winterforce on 185/65R14 rims. This is the third winter I am using them. They are great. Can stop and start with no problems on ice and snow.

shy34 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 05:36 PM

I have the Kumho KW 19. Size 175/65R14. I have a sport however down sized my tires for winter and also went with the steel rims. Dealer had a special on for $629.00 mount, balanced, installed and taxes. That also came with 4 tire totes. Tires came in very handy this morning with the freezing rain. Managed last year on the All seasons. Some pretty scary days driving. I drove the dodge on bad days.

T-Funk · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 12:24 AM

i have the sport but i just bought a set of the base model 14" steelies and some nokian hakkapeliitta R 175/65-14 tires

Maximuz · #6 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 12:38 AM

i have whali winter chalengers(studded) no snow or ice down yet here, so not sure how they are.

x98myers7 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 09:14 AM

i have hankook ipikes. i like them a lot. they work well in most conditions and are studdable.

any 4x100 14" honda steel wheel will work. from civics or integras. i have 94 integra LS wheels on my base model.

JCLW · #8 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 05:56 PM

175/65R14 Goodyear Nordics (wait 'til they go on sale at Canadian Tire) on 4x100 Honda steel rims.

Nearly as good as the X-Ices on ice, better then them in snow/slush. 100 times better then all seasons.

PhotoJim · #9 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:35 PM

I run Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi tires on my Accord and Yokohama Ice Guards on my '09 Fit. Both are good. The Nokians are generally regarded as one of the best winter tires made, but the RSis were replaced by the R tire this year, which is supposedly better.

SFactor2 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-21-2008, 06:52 PM

BLIZZAKS (if studs r illegal)!!!!!!!!!!!!

StewPiddass · #11 (**permalink**) 12-21-2008, 06:56 PM

I'm running 185/70-14 Kumho KW-11's on my '09 Fit Sport and Hankook W300 Icebears on my '05 Acura. We just put a new set of Hankook W409 IPikes on my brother's '08 Civic and they're awesome too!

Gotta run snow tires, it's the only way to go!

brdss · #12 (**permalink**) 12-21-2008, 09:25 PM

I am running Firestone Winterforce snow tires, 195-60-15's on stock rims. They are great! Highly recommend them!

tirerack has them on sale for $43 plus shipping

DeeZeex · #13 (**permalink**) 12-22-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewPiddass

I'm running 185/70-14 Kumho KW-11's on my '09 Fit Sport <snip>Gotta run snow tires, it's the only way to go!

I've got Kumhos as well for the second winter. They are great.

der Mond · #14 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 02:08 PM

I got a Tire Rack package with some nice looking wheels and Pirelli Winter Carving studded tires in OEM size. They handle everything Interior Alaska has thrown at me in my second winter now, and I would buy them again. We get glare ice at times and I just wanted the extra assurance of studs. The mounting and balancing was impeccable.