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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Running 205/55/16
Hey guys so I was wondering if I could run a 205/55/16 with our running 2inch drop on front 1.8 on back ?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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I'm not sure they will clear the fender wells. The larger than stock circumference will cause your odometer to read less miles than driven, the speedometer will read a lower speed than your going.. You will have slower acceleration... The ride should be smoother but sidewall flex will affect cornering in a negative way.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas Coyote
I'm not sure they will clear the fender wells. The larger than stock circumference will cause your odometer to read less miles than driven, the speedometer will read a lower speed than your going.. You will have slower acceleration... The ride should be smoother but sidewall flex will affect cornering in a negative way.
What would be your recommend tire size then ? I would like a little bigger tire ?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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A lot of owners of the 2nd generation Fits have been using 205-50-16s.. They are very close to the stock size in diameter..
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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A lot of owners of the 2nd generation Fits have been using 205-50-16s.. They are very close to the stock size in diameter..
Ok thanks ill try them on !
 
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Link 205/50-16 Tires for Your Honda Fit Sport - The Truth About Tires | Tire Rack
 
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