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Old 08-08-2011, 07:00 PM
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Tire size help

I have the stock base model rims 175 60 15 and I wanna put 195 50 15 will that fit on the rim?
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 07:45 PM
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195/50 will be a little small. To maintain the overall diameter, you'll want to go 195/55/15. with a smaller tire, you aren't going as fast as your speedo says, your odometer is off, and your warranty runs out quicker.

Also, you might want to check your tires as the base model comes with 175/65/15. Not 175/60 tires. to go to a tire that is close to this you'd need to go 195/55/15 which is .1" taller - a better option.

Two good resources:
1 - Tire size calculator
2 - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums - Search Forums

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Thanks yeah the tires I want only come in 195 50 15
 

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Old 08-08-2011, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GE8FTW
Thanks yeah the tires I want only come in 195 50 15
What tires are those?

For the base stock 175/65R15 size, the closest replacement to match the overall height is 195/60R15
 

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Old 08-08-2011, 10:06 PM
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Nvm I found em 195 55 15
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:08 PM
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The first tire Dunlop z1 star spec http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...55&diameter=15
 

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Old 08-09-2011, 12:43 PM
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Tire size calculator

I've been using this site to double check my tire sizes, when I +0, for years now. I'd try and jump for the 205/50s myself hehe
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 12:43 AM
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this may sound dumb but

can you fit a 195 on the base model rim? its so thin... what is it like 15 x 6?

adding another .8 inches to that seems very risky if possible?

but i can be totally wrong

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by .8 i mean fromt 175 to 195
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 07:48 AM
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The Integra ran 195/55 on 15" alloy wheels Granted these are steel but likely they'll take 195 width.

OP, why are you stuck on these wheels? You can get yokohama AVS ES100's for cheaper and in the right size. The 195's are a bit small and will also create even more fender gap than stock. They'll also make for a harsher ride due to a shorter sidewall height. (then there's the Odometer/speedo being off and the warranty running out sooner)

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