Should I go with 16 inch wheels? I have a new to me 08 fit sport, that came with the 15 inch alloy wheels. I need to get a winter set of wheels ASAP have as it's already snowed in Montana. What I can't decide is if I should get 15 inch snow wheels on the stockroom and then get 16 inch Wheels for my all seasons. Is there a lot of value besides aesthetics to go 16 inch wheels?

If I do go with 16s, what's the best width/offset/tire size for everyday use?

I don't want to beat a dead horse ever read a lot of the other 15 inch/16 inch thread, but I'd really like some fresh opinions.

Thanks.Peet

 

Do 16 but put winter tires on the 15. Do wheels like Rota. They are lighter weight than stock. Less unsprung weight means more power going to the ground. Light wheels make a huge difference when accelerating. Very noticeable.

 

How much to the honda alloys weigh on the Fit? I know they were the hottest theft item ever when they came out..

 

Don't do Rotas. Just keep the stock alloys and put snows on cheap steelies. If you're not into modifying cars...why bother?

 

Yes!


Get 16" wheels for your all seasons. There is some more value with 16's vs 15's but a 'lot' of value is subjective. Going this route will waste the 15" tires you have on the stock rims now though but keeping them is not one of the options you offered up.


Go to Tirerack and look for 16" wheels with the proper width/offset/tire size for your vehicle. They are the best for everyday use.

 

Sorry, I should have said the 15's that it came with are smooth as Captain Picard's head. I think my mind's made up, 15 inch winter tires on the stock wheels. And 16's in the spring. Even if I go with the most expensive 16" rims that I'm interested in at tirerack, the total extra to goto 16" wheels and rims is only around $325/$360 more than winter tires on steel rims and new all seasons for the the stock 15's.

Not free by any means, but I'm planning on driving this car for as many years as it runs.

 

Just a heads up, 16" tire selection sucks for 2008 Fits.

 

This maybe true from TireRack.com but there are other sites like Wheeldude.com where I buy my rotas. Now heres the thing. why not buy 16in rotas that are 450 to 550. This is a 7 yo car economy car worth under 10k. Dont go All Out like I would with my s2000 or Acura CL-S 6spd and buy 2400.00 Volk Racing rims when I can purchase the copies from Rota. You'll love them. I bought a EG Civic Coupe. I wanted Volk TE-37's but not paying that on a very modded 95 Civic EX w/ ABS bought for 7k bux. Those rims would be about 20 percent of the car worth. That's crazy. So rota just released TE-37 copies (back in 2004) called Rota Grids for 600 shipped.

And here they are. So I hope this gets your mind thinking. If you need any help or opinions, text or call me 9102794333.

 

Ugh.............Such terrible logic. If you are not going to do it well...why even bother?

 

It's a 7 to 8k car bro. I did Volks on my new 00 S2k and 37k 03 Acura CL-S 6SPD but who spends 2 to 4k on wheels on a at the time a 10yo civic or in this guys case 7yr old FIT. Sure I'd do Volks on a 16 SI sedan, 16 Accord, or TSX but not an economy car that's almost a century older than the current one.

 

wish women have this kind of mentality with their shoes

 

Don't share that with any women though. They'd think you care comparing them to that used Civic with Rotas vs a new more expensive car with Volks.

"Yes baby, you deserve the Volk of shoes, of course."