Could only afford to get the fronts replaced for now but am thinking of keeping the size in the rear when I replace them ...tired of the fronts rubbing on rare occasions on these tuff NYC streets...

are there any effects, adverse or otherwise, to having this setup?


as always, thanks for contributing your opinions to my threads....later!

 

Well your speedometer will be off slightly (about 3%); when meter reads 60, actually will be going about 58 (give or take). So recorded mileage will also be slightly affected. Going 215/45R16 would be closer to the stock sizing of 185/55R16, not sure if you are using the stock wheels or what though. The car also will lose about 10mm (3/8") of ride height, so with the elongated nose of the North American Fit, you just might scrape more on steep inclines that you are not presently.