Hi, I am looking at buying a set of wheels that are 15x7 with a +40mm offset. I am a bit stumped right now and was wondering what tire size could I run without rubbing? I have a 2008 Honda Fit Sport at stock height.

ANy help or input appreciated, thank you.

 

Best bet is 195/50 or 195/55.

 

That's exactly what I was thinking, 195/50 or 195/55. Does anyone by any chance have any pics of a 07-08 Honda fit running 195/50/15 or 195/55/15 at stock height? Anyone with experience running similar spec 15" wheels with either of the above tire? THanks

 

I just wanted to update this thread and say that I bought some wheels that were 15x7 with a +40 offset and had 195-55-15 tires on them. I have Progress Lowering Springs installed and with the wheel/tire set up I experience a lot of rubbing during bumps or during random dips during daily driving. I have returned them and am waiting for the same set up but with 195/50/15's to be installed on my car. I'll keep you all updated and if anyone has any of these tires please chime in with your opinions, thanks.

 

i think w/ ur +40 offset rims...sure rub

 

You're rubbing because of your wheel offset.

 

We have a couple of A/xers who run 195/50x15 on 15x6 rims with 40mm offset stock height and they have no problem with rubbing Those tires are about an inch shorter than stock 195/55x15 tires (23.44 vs 22.67") for better performance. With 205/50x15 on 15x7/40 you will probably have interference. With 15x6/40 wheels you might get away with 205/50x15 but its close. At least one here has.
The outer rim on 15x7/40 wheels are a half inch further out than the 15x6/40 wheel. Even tho the tread width isn't greater for 195 tires the sidewall 'bulges out' about a quarter inch further and can easily come in contact with the fender inner lip.
Additionally, the 15x6 wheel and 195/50 tires are lighter and better for accel and mpg.

 

i'm using G-Games 55 Tabby 15x6.5 +45 w/ 205/50/R15

rear will rub

so 1st n foremost...offset then ur rim's width the tyre