Larger Sport Tires
#21
09-09-2009, 04:00 PM
I figured your post was just a typo, since the numbers were the same; using red type for the size that lowered the gearing makes that value easier to spot. When I wear out my first set, I'm going with 205/60-16 for all the reasons listed in this thread. Probably the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, if for no other reason than there is a Goodyear store very near where I live.
#22
09-16-2009, 03:37 AM
Everyone keeps saying 205/50's.
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
#23
09-16-2009, 06:45 AM
The stock 185/55R16 tire has a diameter of 24.01 in. The 205/55R16 tire you have fitted has a diameter of 24.87 in, which will make your speedometer run about 3.6% too slow, and is probably why the tire rubs, as you report. In comparison, a 205/50R16 has a diameter only .06" larger than the OEM fitment.
#24
09-16-2009, 10:39 AM
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
#25
09-16-2009, 01:02 PM
Everyone keeps saying 205/50's.
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
#26
09-16-2009, 01:05 PM
I actually noticed really quickly that the ride was softer. My passenger (a buddy of mine who's in the car a lot) also noticed really quickly how it felt nicer.
But WOW to the handling increase. I totally recommend this to anyone. I can take turns way better then I could before.
They barely ever rub, as well - only when I was on a back mountain windy road with pot holes.
So I guess I ought to call Honda bout my speedo then? (The tire guy mentioned it would slow it down).
#29
09-17-2009, 07:27 PM
Everyone keeps saying 205/50's.
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
#30
09-18-2009, 03:49 AM
It hasn't so far at all... But I've driven others lowered cars and I assume it would be similar to that, no? Just requires careful driving, which is what I like to do anyways.
#32
09-24-2009, 11:51 PM
I replaced my stock tires with the above size in Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max because I wanted something that was low rolling resistance.
They also have a better ride and grip than the original tires. Somewhat quieter too. Not quite like Michelin MXV4's, but definitely better.
The size is almost perfect because like another poster said, size change affects your speedometer. My speedo is just about dead on now with the GPS. The difference is miniscule.
A side benefit, which I was hoping for, is improved gas mileage. My last tank was 41 mpg in normal driving. Usually I'm averaging around 38 mpg.
I really need to average this over a longer distance, but it is encouraging.
Usually a wider tire will lower your gas mileage. The rolling resistance offsets this.
They also have a better ride and grip than the original tires. Somewhat quieter too. Not quite like Michelin MXV4's, but definitely better.
The size is almost perfect because like another poster said, size change affects your speedometer. My speedo is just about dead on now with the GPS. The difference is miniscule.
A side benefit, which I was hoping for, is improved gas mileage. My last tank was 41 mpg in normal driving. Usually I'm averaging around 38 mpg.
I really need to average this over a longer distance, but it is encouraging.
Usually a wider tire will lower your gas mileage. The rolling resistance offsets this.
I think they might be a great combo between mpg and handling.
Thanks
#34
10-09-2009, 11:10 PM
I replaced my stock tires with the above size in Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max because I wanted something that was low rolling resistance.
They also have a better ride and grip than the original tires. Somewhat quieter too. Not quite like Michelin MXV4's, but definitely better.
The size is almost perfect because like another poster said, size change affects your speedometer. My speedo is just about dead on now with the GPS. The difference is miniscule.
A side benefit, which I was hoping for, is improved gas mileage. My last tank was 41 mpg in normal driving. Usually I'm averaging around 38 mpg.
I really need to average this over a longer distance, but it is encouraging.
Usually a wider tire will lower your gas mileage. The rolling resistance offsets this.
They also have a better ride and grip than the original tires. Somewhat quieter too. Not quite like Michelin MXV4's, but definitely better.
The size is almost perfect because like another poster said, size change affects your speedometer. My speedo is just about dead on now with the GPS. The difference is miniscule.
A side benefit, which I was hoping for, is improved gas mileage. My last tank was 41 mpg in normal driving. Usually I'm averaging around 38 mpg.
I really need to average this over a longer distance, but it is encouraging.
Usually a wider tire will lower your gas mileage. The rolling resistance offsets this.
#36
05-21-2010, 02:50 PM
For the Fit Sport: 205/50/16 is nice if you want to go way wider than stock (185/55/16) but I want a tire that is only slightly wider, AND a little taller (I want the car an inch higher so the nose doesn't scrape on eneven road surfaces). I don't mind if the speed/odometer is slightly off. When the time comes I think that 195/55/16 will look and ride better. The stock ones look dinky and cheap.
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