Any more 205/50/16 photos?
Any more 205/50/16 photos?
Can't find pics of any 205/50/16 tires on our GE here. Can someone post pics of 3/4 front and 3/4 rear or at least direct where to find more pics?
I definitely don't want to go 195s because of the sidewall height disparity. I like that the 205/50 is essentially identical in aspect ratio to the 185/55.
I'm actually a little leery going to the 205/50s because I may not like the bulging appearance of the wider tires over the rims, and from what I've read on many of the 205/50/16 tires for this car, they either are noisy, don't have as much steering feel, or don't have better wet traction over the Dunlops, to name a few.
I'm actually a little leery going to the 205/50s because I may not like the bulging appearance of the wider tires over the rims, and from what I've read on many of the 205/50/16 tires for this car, they either are noisy, don't have as much steering feel, or don't have better wet traction over the Dunlops, to name a few.
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I definitely don't want to go 195s because of the sidewall height disparity. I like that the 205/50 is essentially identical in aspect ratio to the 185/55.
I'm actually a little leery going to the 205/50s because I may not like the bulging appearance of the wider tires over the rims, and from what I've read on many of the 205/50/16 tires for this car, they either are noisy, don't have as much steering feel, or don't have better wet traction over the Dunlops, to name a few.
I'm actually a little leery going to the 205/50s because I may not like the bulging appearance of the wider tires over the rims, and from what I've read on many of the 205/50/16 tires for this car, they either are noisy, don't have as much steering feel, or don't have better wet traction over the Dunlops, to name a few.
And for reference... I drove 75-80 mph through torrential rain in NY and PA on Conti DWS 205/50/16.
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Are you more concerned with how they look or how they perform?
Both. I have to weigh everything and decide.
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You must have not looked very hard, 3rd post down on the GE8 shoes section.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...led-today.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...led-today.html
Thank you ed in texas—that was exactly what I was looking for—stock height, stock wheels and offset with 205/50s.
With your pics, I think I will go ahead and go for that size.
In fact, if you don't mind, do you have higher rez versions of those pics? Do you mind emailing them to me? Thanks.
esquirae@yahoo.com
With your pics, I think I will go ahead and go for that size.
In fact, if you don't mind, do you have higher rez versions of those pics? Do you mind emailing them to me? Thanks.
esquirae@yahoo.com
Last edited by CrystalFiveMT; Dec 30, 2011 at 03:05 PM.
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While the thread is more mileage oriented, check out my experience at https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...downgrade.html.
At proper pressures the tire feels good. There isn't some crazy excess bulge going on. Just the mileage is my major downer.
At proper pressures the tire feels good. There isn't some crazy excess bulge going on. Just the mileage is my major downer.
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2009 Fit - Ed (ecf)'s Photos
You can get any resolution you want by mousing over the featured photo.
I really like the stock sport wheels. This car was sold with 62k miles on it a few months ago and replaced with a base model in white. I am struggling to make the base as nice as the sport. Thankfully there are some good examples on this forum.
You can get any resolution you want by mousing over the featured photo.
I really like the stock sport wheels. This car was sold with 62k miles on it a few months ago and replaced with a base model in white. I am struggling to make the base as nice as the sport. Thankfully there are some good examples on this forum.
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In the same width there would probably be more slip angle because the tread patten is so open.
The sound will be different. I am not sure his the sound changes as the tires age. Hydroplaning resistance is way better. Tire rack lets you sort reviews by make for any tire they sell.
First search on size. Then deselect on catagory. Then sort by user rating. Then read reviews for the tire. Select "see all reviews". Then select Honda out of the drop down list on the left. Then order by worst to best.
Look for people similar to you.
The sound will be different. I am not sure his the sound changes as the tires age. Hydroplaning resistance is way better. Tire rack lets you sort reviews by make for any tire they sell.
First search on size. Then deselect on catagory. Then sort by user rating. Then read reviews for the tire. Select "see all reviews". Then select Honda out of the drop down list on the left. Then order by worst to best.
Look for people similar to you.