*** 2009 Fit Sport Winter Tire Question *** - Page 2

awptickes · #21 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Black3sr

Are you saying Saturn wheels would fit ok?

some saturn wheels fit, i don't have a list or anything, but the saturn steel wheels that are 4x100 will fit.

ll_TW_Si_ll · #22 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the informative answers! Yeah, running 205s does seem like pushing it, but I'm trading in a car and have to put 1 of the 2 sets I have and obviously, I should be putting the lower cost one on... ie. 195s

So running 195s on 15" steelies is ok right? If so, I'll put the 205s on the car I'm trading in and keep the 195s for winter.

Would 195s or even 205s not clear due to the extra 1-1.5" in width?

cool1442 · #23 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 06:11 PM

MY Les Schwab tires store (only in the northwest) has steel 15 inch wheels for a Fit the cost $50 each, which still seems plenty for a black painted wheel Id reccommend Toyo Observe 185/64/15. Very similar to a BLizzack but not as squirmy on dry and quieter.

specboy · #24 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Olyar15

No, the stock tire size for the Fit sport is 185/55R16, not 65. For 15" wheels, the correct tire size is 175/65R15.

My Bad. Just checked my tires... 55 it is... I could have sworn I saw 65/16 for the fit sport. Hmmmm Makes me wonder where I saw it.

I take back the size statements before of which one is the best fit. The 195's will be off by about 1mph when traveling at 60mph. I still think it's too wide for that size/weight car for snow tires but it is much better than 205's. My integra ran 195/55/15's and they ran pretty good in the winter. Too bad I don't have my GS-R Blades and winterforce tires still.

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Originally Posted by ll_TW_Si_ll

Thanks for the informative answers! Yeah, running 205s does seem like pushing it, but I'm trading in a car and have to put 1 of the 2 sets I have and obviously, I should be putting the lower cost one on... ie. 195s

So running 195s on 15" steelies is ok right? If so, I'll put the 205s on the car I'm trading in and keep the 195s for winter.

Would 195s or even 205s not clear due to the extra 1-1.5" in width?

195's only add about 1/3" to each side of the tire so there is no problem with 195's or 205's Plenty of clearance.

~SB

awptickes · #25 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 09:27 PM

Has anyone ever had 205 all seasons, and 185 all seasons? When driving on snow with the 205's it felt like I floated over the snow. On wet/dry pavement without ice, they were nice though.

tunaman4u2 · #26 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 11:00 AM

Would 08 sport rims be good winter tire rims for an 09 sport?
This guy is selling these rims on CL for $300...
I have 4 fit rims with tires for sale. tires are 195/55

awptickes · #27 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 11:52 AM

Yes. I'd get them asap. That's a great price.

They'll work awesomely. Same offset, and lug pattern.

tunaman4u2 · #28 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by awptickes

Yes. I'd get them asap. That's a great price.

They'll work awesomely. Same offset, and lug pattern.

How do the sensors work? Will they translate from 08 to 09?

Am I better off getting the packages at tirerack or town fair tire?

awptickes · #29 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 12:22 PM

The sensors should work. You'll have to have the dealership reprogram them (at a minimum cost of $90) each time you swap from summer to winter. That's $180 minimum every year.

You can see why some people have disabled TPMS.

tunaman4u2 · #30 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by awptickes

The sensors should work. You'll have to have the dealership reprogram them (at a minimum cost of $90) each time you swap from summer to winter. That's $180 minimum every year.

You can see why some people have disabled TPMS.

Are you serious? NO chance of me paying to reprogram... whats the car do with no sensors?

awptickes · #31 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tunaman4u2

Are you serious? NO chance of me paying to reprogram... whats the car do with no sensors?

There's an annoying bright yellow "TPMS" light in the gauge cluster.

Black electrical tape in front of the LED, and it's gone.

Although, and this is kinda important if it applies to you: On the Sport with VSA, VSA will not turn off with TPMS tripped.

No VSA, no problem running with no sensors.

tunaman4u2 · #32 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 01:24 PM

So I called Town Fair tire

To get rims (Yokohama) & snow tires installed & balance: $750...

If you have your own rims... $500

I'm just going to get the whole package, seems easier that way. Should last a long time if you keep switching them.

Tsart · #33 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 02:18 PM

So what to look for in winter wheels?

Does the fit require anything special?
or would any wheel (15) work?

specboy · #34 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tunaman4u2

So I called Town Fair tire

To get rims (Yokohama) & snow tires installed & balance: $750...

If you have your own rims... $500

I'm just going to get the whole package, seems easier that way. Should last a long time if you keep switching them.

Those better be some REALLY nice Wheels.

We'll be doing Steel Wheels with Snow tires on the Fit this winter and don't expect to pay more than $550 shipped from tirerack.com or Discounttire.com I paid under $400 for 4 215 width 17" tires shipped and mounted/balanced on my Altima's Alloy Wheels. The 15" steel wheels/tires should be much less than the Altima (although I'll be getting the steel wheels with the tires).

~SB

pharmpk · #35 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by specboy

We'll be doing Steel Wheels with Snow tires on the Fit this winter and don't expect to pay more than $550 shipped from tirerack.com or Discounttire.com
~SB

Yesterday $840 from tire rack Blizzaks, alloy rims, tpms sensors, delivered. No steelies, yet.

specboy · #36 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pharmpk

Yesterday $840 from tire rack Blizzaks, alloy rims, tpms sensors, delivered. No steelies, yet.

was that for 16" wheels? I'll be doing 15" steelies when we do snows.

I just put together in Tirerack a set of 15" MSW alloys with Winterforce 185/60/15's for $532 (Not including shipping) mounted and balanced. If I go the Recommended 195/55/15, it is $4 more. One way I am .7mph off (slow) and the other I am .5mph off (fast) I think for the winter I'll go with the $185's... oh and there's also a $25 Gift card with the 4 tires...

I figure Steelies will be about $100 less total so $430 + shipping... so under $500 total. ($under $475 shipped after the Gift Card) (no TPMS)

~SB

pharmpk · #37 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by specboy

was that for 16" wheels? I'll be doing 15" steelies when we do snows.

No, 15"

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I just put together in Tirerack a set of 15" MSW alloys with Winterforce 185/60/15's for $532 (Not including shipping) mounted and balanced. If I go the Recommended 195/55/15, it is $4 more. One way I am .7mph off (slow) and the other I am .5mph off (fast) I think for the winter I'll go with the $185's... oh and there's also a $25 Gift card with the 4 tires...

I figure Steelies will be about $100 less total so $430 + shipping... so under $500 total. ($under $475 shipped after the Gift Card) (no TPMS)

~SB

The TPMS sensors are an extra $140. There is $50 (or $100) back.

4x Sport Edition at $81 each
4 x Blizzak at $73 each
4 x Sensors at $35 each
Shipping $89

Total $845.

Steelies at $25 each?

awptickes · #38 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pharmpk

No 15"

The TPMS sensors are an extra $140. There is $50 (or $100) back.

4x Sport Edition at $81 each
4 x Blizzak at $73 each
4 x Sensors at $35 each
Shipping $89

Total $845.

Steelies at $25 each?

Remember the roughly $100 at the dealership for programming the TPMS sensors.

pharmpk · #39 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by awptickes

Remember the roughly $100 at the dealership for programming the TPMS sensors.

Is that really necessary? Another TPMS thread

specboy · #40 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pharmpk

No, 15"

The TPMS sensors are an extra $140. There is $50 (or $100) back.

4x Sport Edition at $81 each
4 x Blizzak at $73 each
4 x Sensors at $35 each
Shipping $89

Total $845.

Steelies at $25 each?

MSW wheels @ $75 Each ($300)
Winerforce @ $58 Each ($232)
shipping $91
Gift Card $25
total:$596 Mounted and Balanced.

I expect to see $50/wheel for steelies and a slightly lower shipping cost so under $500 mounted, balanced, and shipped.

~SB