OK, so i have narrowed my tire search finally to two sizes! Took me long enough...

I dont want as much of a gap in fenders so i may go with the 195/50/16 (Kumho Ecsta ASX $77 each!). They should be lighter too. Im lowered on Progress Springs which is only about a 1.2f/1.0r drop, so im sure rubbing wont be an issue, especially on my local roads. If anyone can help me justify going to 195/55/16 than i would chose the Nexen CP671 ($71 each!). Oh yeah, 205's have been scratched off my list.

Any suggestions?

 

i have a thread about my 17's with a 205 u shouldnt rub with 16's im running 215 40 17 they rub but im pulling the fender. anyway if u run 195s (i had them on 15's) then u shouldnt ever have a problem. im lowered 2.5-3.5 in. and i never had issues with rubbing on smaller rims

 

thanks. Im keeping the stock sport rims, which i think are only 16x6, so i feel the 205' might sag a bit, and plus they cost more.

 

The only real benefit from having a 195/55 opposed to 195/50 is that the 55s will have a thicker side wall (great for absorbing the initial shock from bumps and softer ride) and it will fill your wheel wells more due to having a larger outside diameter (which will also hinder your acceleration).

The shorter 50s you'll have a slightly stiffer ride in general due to the thinner sidewall (also helps during cornering) but the outside diameter will be slightly smaller than the 185/55s that came on your Fit. So, this would actually help your acceleration as well.

I wouldn't be too concerned about rubbing if you are using your factory Sport alloys. Now if you had aftermarket wheels then it could rub depending on the wheel's width and offset.

 

thanks +1 rep. i think i may go with the 195/50's. im hoping the ride comfort wont be that much worse than with 195/55's.

 

Are you goin to lower your car??

 

^^Car is lowered read the thread.

Off that 195/55 will get rid of a little more of that gap you got there. I just looked at your thread in your sig for reference.

Also I liked the wheels better in Bronze. Just my two cents....

 

i would go with the 55's

 

Did you purchase the new tires already? Im very curious to know what 50s look like with stock wheels and a drop, since Im contemplating that myself.

 

I was also thinking about going with the 195/55/R16 because even the CR-Z which shares the same platform as the Fit comes stock with the 195/55/R16 sizes and would this size cause any rubbing or issues to the vehicle?

 

you will be fine at stock height with 195/55 and maybe a mild drop.
op is on progress springs that are about the same as Swifts.

I run a 205/50/16 on stock sport wheels with swifts and do not rub under any conditions.

the 195/55 is 24.4 and the stock Dunlops are 24.2 so the CRZ tire is just a little taller no problem.