09 aftermarket wheels CAUTION
#81
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OK... so did some quick research. Michelin and Dunlop list full fitment info on their sites and according to them, 16X6 is the reference wheel for the Pilot Exalto PE2 or Direzza/Star Spec in 195/50-16, and 5.5"-7.5" width is the range for the 205 (reference wheel is 16X6.5), although 205 still sounds a bit roly-poly on a 6" rim to me.
I think that settles it for me. I'll go with the 195 PE2 on stock rims and see how that works out. FWIW, these tires in 195/55-15 were truly excellent on my 99 Integra GS-R. No way they will be the limiting factor on this car without some serious suspension work.
Last edited by DrPhyzx; 09-24-2008 at 04:44 PM. Reason: research results added...
#82
My 2 cents....
I will be running some rather large wheels with a lowered stance Fit when I get back to the states in November... so I will have plenty of pictures to show you all ... this is the size that I`ll be running .....
18x7.5 52mm Offset with a 215/35/18..
#83
Tirerack
I read this whole tread with interest. Thanks for the info.
Tirerack started offering, within the last week, wheels and tires for the '09 Fit. Supposedly, they tested the wheel/tire combinations and do guarrantee the fit, provided you order it searching by car/year (not just wheel size).
This morning I ordered a set of 17/7.5 Enkei wheels with 45 mm offset, tire-pressure monitors, and 205/45 ZR 17 Yokohama tires. They should arrive on Sep 29-30 and I will advise on how they work out.
Tirerack started offering, within the last week, wheels and tires for the '09 Fit. Supposedly, they tested the wheel/tire combinations and do guarrantee the fit, provided you order it searching by car/year (not just wheel size).
This morning I ordered a set of 17/7.5 Enkei wheels with 45 mm offset, tire-pressure monitors, and 205/45 ZR 17 Yokohama tires. They should arrive on Sep 29-30 and I will advise on how they work out.
#85
AWDturbo:
Wheels: 17x7.5 Enkei Racing NT03-M HB
Tires: Yokohama Parada 205/45ZR17
I used these tires on my 1995 Civic, road as well as track and liked them. Good grip in corners and less than $100 a piece.
Wheels: 17x7.5 Enkei Racing NT03-M HB
Tires: Yokohama Parada 205/45ZR17
I used these tires on my 1995 Civic, road as well as track and liked them. Good grip in corners and less than $100 a piece.
#88
[quote=BakedCookies;437903]awesome wheel, I had them on my last Subaru![/quote
Unless your 17x7.5 wheels are at least 50 mm offset they will likely rub in front of 09's even with 205/40x17 tires.
If its an 08 they might work undropped but probably rub at rear.
Unless your 17x7.5 wheels are at least 50 mm offset they will likely rub in front of 09's even with 205/40x17 tires.
If its an 08 they might work undropped but probably rub at rear.
Last edited by mahout; 09-25-2008 at 02:12 PM.
#89
the 17x7.5 45mm ET with the 205 will sit dead flush with the front fender... and depending on tire maker.... it might have a little strech to the tire on that width of a rim. Here is a picture of a 195/40/17 on a 7.5 wheel with a 45mm ET.
#93
Big improvement on 09's thanks to 'gear' improvement.
#94
I still plan to lower the fit so would that make a difference since there would be camber play involved then