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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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Upsize Tires on 2008 Fit Sport

Good day all,
I am needing new tires for My 2008 Fit Sport.
The original tires are 195/55R15.
My first replacement set was Michelin Pilot Exalto.
I got nearly 70K miles out of them.
I want Michelins again... but...
it seems that Michelin no longer makes ANY 195/55R15 tires at all.
Has anyone tried 195/60R15 tires on this car?
Every tire dealer I ask says they won't fit.
By the numbers and the space I can see under my car: front wheels turned to locks, it would be very close, but do-able using /60 height tires.
Has anyone tried these?
Any rubbing or other negative issues?

Thank you in advance.
I need the tires VERY soon.
 
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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First thing to check: overall tire diameter.

You should stay within +/-3% of the original diameter.

You can use any tire calculator available on the web...

Here is one: Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing
 
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