205/55-16 tyre revisited
205/55-16 tyre revisited
Hi All, I've been doing some research from old posts to use above tyres for my Fit/Jazz GE 2014.
The threads are quite old and I was wondering if there's any updates on the use of these tyres and if they rub when heavily loaded (e.g. camping)?
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/65334-can-i-use-205-55-16-a.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge8-specific-wheel-tire-sub-forum/62904-new-shoes-205-55-16-michelin-hydroedge.html
My interest is to simply have more clearance and more absorbing tyres as I take the car to gravel roads a lot. Might even lift it one day.
I am aware of the following and really don't mind/care about them:
- Worse fuel economy (jazz is already very economical!)
- Speedometer error
- Worse looks/stance/cosmetics
- Worse road handling and stability ie. higher centre of gravity
- 205/50-16 are 195/55-15 are alternatives which are closer to stock and working well
- CRV is a better option for gravel road (I just like the jazz)
So would anyone have any experience whether the tyre will rub inside/outside? It seems ok when not loaded, just want to hear otherwise. Thanks.
The threads are quite old and I was wondering if there's any updates on the use of these tyres and if they rub when heavily loaded (e.g. camping)?
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/65334-can-i-use-205-55-16-a.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge8-specific-wheel-tire-sub-forum/62904-new-shoes-205-55-16-michelin-hydroedge.html
My interest is to simply have more clearance and more absorbing tyres as I take the car to gravel roads a lot. Might even lift it one day.
I am aware of the following and really don't mind/care about them:
- Worse fuel economy (jazz is already very economical!)
- Speedometer error
- Worse looks/stance/cosmetics
- Worse road handling and stability ie. higher centre of gravity
- 205/50-16 are 195/55-15 are alternatives which are closer to stock and working well
- CRV is a better option for gravel road (I just like the jazz)
So would anyone have any experience whether the tyre will rub inside/outside? It seems ok when not loaded, just want to hear otherwise. Thanks.
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