Hey Everyone!

Well, it was time to upgrade tires on the GE8 since 2 of the stock Dunlops developed bubbles in the sidewall. I just got done getting new Falken ZIEX 912 tires put on the Fit and all I can say is what a difference! Before, the car's suspension felt way to harsh when going over speed bumps or any low speed bump was like a sharp, jarring impact. With the new Falkens the car just feels more planted, stable, and the low speed bumps are hardly noticeable. I accidently approached a speed bump going a little faster than I liked to take them with the stock tires on and thought it was going to be a horrible experience like normal. Man was I wrong! I barely noticed the speed bump at all. Also, handling wise the car has become far more stable when traveling at freeway speeds, not as darty anymore. I was slightly worried that going with a 205 on the stock sport wheels would cause the tire to roll during hard cornering but that also doesn't seem to be the case. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend that when shopping for new tires you go with the 205's! Now if only my T1R springs would get here............ If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also pics will be forthcoming....

Evan

 

I had run-flat Dunlops on my old MINI and one of them developed a bubble, I think they've got a problem on their hands honestly. The thing about that tire was it was $338 to replace ONE Luckily, I had insurance from Discount Tire and put the money towards an entire set of new tires (BFG KDW2's....horrible tires after about 10k, very loud!)

Lookking forward to the pics!