Fit snow, winter tires,winter driving questions?? - Page 11

jim@tirerack · #**201** (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 10:53 AM

We will have steel wheels available around June. If I can help just let me know.

Tech Writer · #**202** (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks Jim. I'll talk to you in September.

jadr09fit · #**203** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Looking for snow tires and wheels for the 09 Fit Sport. Some steelies with good tires all around will really help.

Will a 14" rim fit over the calipers on the 09's? I saw some 185/70-14 Winterforces on TireRack for $50.

docjim2 · #**204** (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 09:32 AM

ah... winter... snow....??? Where? I live in Atlanta...

jim@tirerack · #**205** (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 10:03 AM

jadr09fit,

I do not show the 14" wheels clearing on the 09Fit Sport. If I can help with the winter tires let me know.
sorry,

jadr09fit · #**206** (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 11:54 AM

Shucks! At least I know now.

When will TireRack have 15" steel wheels in stock for the Fit?

jim@tirerack · #**207** (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 11:58 AM

We are only showing alloy wheels in the 15". We are not going to be getting anything.
Sorry

jadr09fit · #**208** (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the prompt replies!

To the yards then!

rangefit · #**209** (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim@tirerack

We are only showing alloy wheels in the 15". We are not going to be getting anything.
Sorry

Hi Jim@tirerack,

I'm looking for 15" alloys for a winter setup. What would you recommend for 09 Fit Sports?

15" alloys - (don't want a heavy one - at least similar or lighter than 16" stock)
Winter/snow Tires - which winter/snow tires would you recommend bundling with it?

Thanks for any input.

jim@tirerack · #**210** (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 10:45 AM

Hi rangefit,

Take a look at the TRMotorsport C1 at 89.00 each and they are only 12.8 lbs. If I can help let me know.

wdb · #**211** (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 12:59 PM

Let me preface this by saying that I am not an employee of any tire maker or seller, nor do I get any special treatment from same.

Yesterday I ordered a set of Blizzak LM-25's in size 195/55-R15 for my '08 Fit Sport. Tire Rack has them on sale, plus right now they have a $50 gift card offer if you buy 4 tires. Total with shipping came to just under $350, so once the gift card is figured in I will have gotten 4 top shelf winter tires delivered to my door for under $300. That is a bargain and a half, let me tell you.

This will be the 5th set of Blizzaks I've run. All have been either LM-22 or LM-25. It will be the first time I've run them on something other than an AWD car, so I will be very interested to see what kind of improvement they will make. I know that they literally transformed my two Subarus; both cars went from being merely driveable in snow to being absolutely incredible snow conquering beasts. The Fit on the OEM Dunlops was all but immoveable in the hills where I live in the one snow event I got caught in last year, so I knew that winter tires were going on it this year.

I can cite one very memorable occasion when I am certain winter tires saved me from an accident and possible injury. I was driving on a freeway in moderately heavy traffic, in light rain, in early winter. Everyone was doing the speed limit or thereabouts. The temperature was close to freezing. Suddenly cars were spinning in every direction in front of me, bouncing off guard rails, abutments, and one another. An overpass had glazed over with ice. A Volvo station wagon with a child in the back seat got t-boned (no injuries, thankfully). Other cars were sustaining considerable damage. I maneuvered my Subie through the ongoing carnage and emerged on the other side unscathed and relatively unruffled. The car never gave me one moment's worry that I would lose control.

300 bucks is an absolute steal for that kind of security and confidence.

And, here's the kicker. I ordered the tires yesterday afternoon, got the email confirmation soon after. This morning I got the shipping confirmation, and the tires arrived at my house soon after! Talk about turnaround time! Thanks TireRack, thanks UPS.

jim@tirerack · #**212** (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 01:11 PM

Thank you for the order. We do have a few of those specials right now. The rebate is through 10/09. If I can help with anything let me know.
If you order through the link on the site the Forum will get a hit as well.

runbikerun · #**213** (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 11:51 PM

Hi Jim, I'm finally getting to order my Blizzaks. I know that either 175s or 195s will work on my 09 sport. Which size typically is a better choice? I would think the 195s would handle better on the dry roads but will I be in trouble on heavy snow days compared to the 175s?
Thanks for your time and advice.

JCLW · #**214** (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runbikerun

Hi Jim, I'm finally getting to order my Blizzaks. I know that either 175s or 195s will work on my 09 sport. Which size typically is a better choice? I would think the 195s would handle better on the dry roads but will I be in trouble on heavy snow days compared to the 175s?
Thanks for your time and advice.

Why not split the difference and run 185s?

woodguy · #**215** (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:42 AM

Went to the local tire dealer today. No 185's in stock. Went with 195/60/16 Blizzaks. 5% larger then stock so when speedometer says 60 mph will actually be doing 63 mph. I am not lowered so should be plenty of room, I hope.

jim@tirerack · #**216** (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 12:35 PM

runbikerun,

You are correct on the sizes. The narrower tire will handle the snow better. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow I would go that way. Other wise the 195 will be fine. They are both fairly narrow tires.
If I can help just let me know.

COTU · #**217** (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim@tirerack

jadr09fit,

I do not show the 14" wheels clearing on the 09Fit Sport. If I can help with the winter tires let me know.
sorry,

Hmmm, a different vendor is showing the 14" as fitting, and I just happen to have 14" Civic wheels laying around. Guess I'm going to have to check them now before I buy tires.

jim@tirerack · #**218** (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 09:06 AM

We do not have any 14" wheels clearing on the Fit Sport. That even includes aluminum wheels.

runbikerun · #**219** (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 11:40 PM

Well, I ordered my Blizzaks and TR motorsport 15s from Tirerack. 195/60/15 and a 42 offset. Theoretically they will fit without issue. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

mahout · #**220** (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runbikerun

Well, I ordered my Blizzaks and TR motorsport 15s from Tirerack. 195/60/15 and a 42 offset. Theoretically they will fit without issue. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Theoretically the 195/60x15's are 24.3" diameter compared to 09's 24.07 and 08's 23.44" and the 42mm offset puts your wheel/tire right at the edge where you should have interference. Did jim OK that?