*** 2009 Fit Sport Winter Tire Question ***
#1
*** 2009 Fit Sport Winter Tire Question ***
I've used the search and came up with a TON of info... but a little too much lol.
So here are the questions:
1. Forr those who own 2009 Fit Sports, what size winter tires are you running?
2. I have a set of 205/65/R15 and 195/65/R15 (both without steelies), will either set fit on the 09 Sport (provided I buy 15" steel rims)?
Thanks
Hopefully, we can consolidate all the info and have a consistent answer!
So here are the questions:
1. Forr those who own 2009 Fit Sports, what size winter tires are you running?
2. I have a set of 205/65/R15 and 195/65/R15 (both without steelies), will either set fit on the 09 Sport (provided I buy 15" steel rims)?
Thanks
Hopefully, we can consolidate all the info and have a consistent answer!
#2
i thought i was running 185/60/15 WS60's on 15x7 wheels for the GE.
im going to get the stock size 195/55/15's for my GD this winter...in fact, i think im going to tirerack in a few weeks to get an early start.
im going to get the stock size 195/55/15's for my GD this winter...in fact, i think im going to tirerack in a few weeks to get an early start.
#4
I don't think they have steelies yet as they won't be readily selling winter tires. Once winter comes around, they'll have some I'm sure. you might want to call as they probably have them but just not listed as available online.
~SB
~SB
#9
I'm going to use GSR wheels as my winter set.
Right now I'm looking at the General Altimax HP for winter/all-round use.
General Altimax HP 195/60r15
Right now I'm looking at the General Altimax HP for winter/all-round use.
General Altimax HP 195/60r15
Last edited by awptickes; 08-17-2009 at 04:43 PM.
#10
I'm going to use GSR wheels as my winter set.
Right now I'm looking at the General Altimax HP for winter/all-round use.
General Altimax HP 195/60r15
Right now I'm looking at the General Altimax HP for winter/all-round use.
General Altimax HP 195/60r15
#11
Yeah, my mother drives a 2008 BMW 328i, and she managed last winter with summer tires. She only got stuck once, and it was in our neighborhood.
#13
The correct size (of the two sets you have) is the 205 65/15 for maintaining overall diameter (per Tire size calculator ) The 195's are off by 1.9% which isn't bad but will throw off the speedo by 1-2mph.
That Said, I'd recommend for winter driving the 195's because of the width. in the winter you want a narrower tire so if you can't go 185 or 175, go with the 195's
I'm going to be looking at the 185's or 175's on Steelies for this winter.
~SB
That Said, I'd recommend for winter driving the 195's because of the width. in the winter you want a narrower tire so if you can't go 185 or 175, go with the 195's
I'm going to be looking at the 185's or 175's on Steelies for this winter.
~SB
#14
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
I'm thinking about these on my GSR wheels. Everyone who has had them says that they're awesome all season tires.
I'm thinking about these on my GSR wheels. Everyone who has had them says that they're awesome all season tires.
Last edited by awptickes; 08-18-2009 at 08:40 PM.
#15
I've used the search and came up with a TON of info... but a little too much lol.
So here are the questions:
1. Forr those who own 2009 Fit Sports, what size winter tires are you running?
2. I have a set of 205/65/R15 and 195/65/R15 (both without steelies), will either set fit on the 09 Sport (provided I buy 15" steel rims)?
Thanks
Hopefully, we can consolidate all the info and have a consistent answer!
So here are the questions:
1. Forr those who own 2009 Fit Sports, what size winter tires are you running?
2. I have a set of 205/65/R15 and 195/65/R15 (both without steelies), will either set fit on the 09 Sport (provided I buy 15" steel rims)?
Thanks
Hopefully, we can consolidate all the info and have a consistent answer!
Both the 205/65 and 195/65 are going to have a larger diameter, the 205s are 1.5" and 195s are 1" larger diameter. Workable, but your speedometer will be off. Also, for snow tires, narrower is better.
#16
Probably the best size winter tires is 175/65R15 on stock steel wheels. That is what I'm running. Bought my steel wheels from a Honda dealer, wasn't too expensive.
Both the 205/65 and 195/65 are going to have a larger diameter, the 205s are 1.5" and 195s are 1" larger diameter. Workable, but your speedometer will be off. Also, for snow tires, narrower is better.
Both the 205/65 and 195/65 are going to have a larger diameter, the 205s are 1.5" and 195s are 1" larger diameter. Workable, but your speedometer will be off. Also, for snow tires, narrower is better.
~SB
#17
They won't have a 1" or greater diameter due to the fact the Fit sport comes with 16" wheels 185/65/16 stock. The Base Fit has a 1.5" smaller overall diameter. The OP is looking at 15" wheels so the 205's will come in with a .1% difference (essentially a perfect diameter match) but the big problem with them is the width and the car's weight. The FIT is a relatively light car (especially for 205's) and you want a narrower tire to cut through the snow and not ride up on it. My Nissan altima had 215's and that was an 800+lb heavier car. The best tire width is 175 or 185 but it'll be greater than 65% sidewall height for the 175's (more like 75%).
~SB
~SB
#18
I am going to put steel on for winter and am wondering what choices we have for wheels. I am not crazy about paying approx $100 for Fit wheel from a Honda dealer. What else could I search for used?
Thanks
bill
Thanks
bill
#19
Call up local junkyards and ask for wheels for your saturn, tell them 4x100. They'll give you whatever price they charge american car owners for steel wheels that fit your fit. Don't ask for honda wheels, they jack up the price on anything that will fit a civic because they can.
#20
Call up local junkyards and ask for wheels for your saturn, tell them 4x100. They'll give you whatever price they charge american car owners for steel wheels that fit your fit. Don't ask for honda wheels, they jack up the price on anything that will fit a civic because they can.