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Old Feb 7, 2021 | 09:31 AM
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New Guy! HELLO

3 week owner of a 2019 fit (trim level??). Seems OK. Had my 2007 Ford Focus for 13 years so have not driven anything 'modern' for that long. Wife likes the backup camera (well, so do I).
However! It came with these steel wheels with awful looking plastic hubcaps(?). I want to replace those ASAP., but looking around a bit on the wheels and tires forum I gathered the following info.Honda Jazz/ Fit 2001 and newer:
Wheel dimensions: 4x100

16x6,4x100/56.1 Hub Bore w/+53 off-set
Center Bore 56.1 MM

Pretty sure the wheels on it are 15" (it is to cold out there ATM for me to verify that). But what I have noticed is that all the aftermarket wheels others have purchase come nowhere near the +53 off-set (most seem of be in the low 40's). Explain? Thanks!!!
Oh! The FIT is black, it's dirty (again, to cold to wash). Inside is clean though. It will hang in the garage pretty much until the weather breaks. I would tell you more about it but I don't know that much as yet.
So HI!

 
Old Feb 7, 2021 | 10:28 AM
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Welcome!

Theres a wheels and tire sub forum that might help you find what you’re looking for. Generally yes, only steel wheels have Offsets greater than +45. In summer I’m running 7 inch wide wheels with a +43 offset and my wheels still poke front and rear. You might have luck with Koenig Dial Ins or Hypergrams. Sticking to a narrower wheel helps alleviate the poke from lower offset rims. You’ve got the right idea so kee shopping and check out the wheels and tires subforum!

Post up some pics of your 3rd gen when you get her washed!
 
Old Feb 7, 2021 | 12:59 PM
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I have 16x7 Enkei RPF-1 on my 2015 LX (if you have steel wheels and black trim front and rear instead of chrome, you have an LX). They did rub a bit in front with lowering springs, but camber bolts were enough to fix that. Not sure how many different offset numbers are offered in that size, but Tirerack shows 43mm. Azuki, if we have the same offset, I'm not sure how you're getting poke and I'm not, mine look close to flush in front but I guess they tuck in a bit on suspension movement or the camber bolts wouldn't have solved my problem. Unfortunately I don't have any photos and I leave the car at work four days a week, but curious what wheels you're running? Maybe the flange is a different profile?
 
Old Feb 7, 2021 | 01:11 PM
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You probably have a base model LX (trim levels go LX, EX, EX-L). And yes, you have base model 15's on there.

In terms of choices, do you want to stay with 15's? or do you want to go bigger?
Since purchasing our 2016 EX, we've wanted black wheels, and the stock 16's were pretty worn out.
As a result, I was able to source a set of Acura EL wheels with new Michelin tires for 240 all in until I find the wheels I want.
I promptly sold the stock 16's and have enjoyed a smoother, quieter ride
My point is, there's many Acura/older Honda Civic models that share compatible specs to what'll work on your FIT
 
Old Feb 7, 2021 | 04:52 PM
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Welcome - I'll stay with my 2019 LX's steelies and I took the plastic cover's off after the first tire rotation and left them off. I'm not concerned with looks and also wanted to reduce as much mass in my car as possible - targeting better mpg not looks on my long commutes,
 
Old Feb 8, 2021 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by hasdrubal
I have 16x7 Enkei RPF-1 on my 2015 LX (if you have steel wheels and black trim front and rear instead of chrome, you have an LX). They did rub a bit in front with lowering springs, but camber bolts were enough to fix that. Not sure how many different offset numbers are offered in that size, but Tirerack shows 43mm. Azuki, if we have the same offset, I'm not sure how you're getting poke and I'm not, mine look close to flush in front but I guess they tuck in a bit on suspension movement or the camber bolts wouldn't have solved my problem. Unfortunately I don't have any photos and I leave the car at work four days a week, but curious what wheels you're running? Maybe the flange is a different profile?
Also RPF1s, but 15x7, and they are ET41s sorry! I have a thread with photos Here for reference if anyone wants to know the fit moment in stock suspension.
 
Old Feb 8, 2021 | 12:46 PM
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Wash and a wax for sure! Don't think it has any wax on it at all.
Hey wait a sec. hasdrubal on his page shows he has disk brake in the rear, Does my LX? (Side Note: Had to find a car fast. Insurance does not give you alot of 'lookyloo' time. We bought the FIT as I remembered a review from when they 1st were brought to USA. The reviewer said "the interior was bigger than the exterior". never for that for some reason. Anyway, Wife loved it, and they had a 6 speed manual on the lot.
I really need to research this though. What else does it maybe have???
 

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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 12:59 PM
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@BMWguy22I like how those wheels look. They would be great on a black fit (as in mine). Thanks for the tips!
 
Old Feb 8, 2021 | 05:59 PM
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Here are tech specs for stock rims & tires I found online.
LX: 185/60R15 15x6 ET50 4x100 CenterBore:56.1
EX: 185/55R16 16x6 ET53 4x100 CenterBore:56.1
SP: 195/50R16 16x6 ET48 4x100 CenterBore:56.1

I have a 2019 EX MT6. Stock wheels during the winter, and Enkei PF01 16x7 ET43 with Firehawk Indy 500 195/55R16 for the rest of the year.
I would have preferred 15" with fatter tires, but good tire choices were getting thin in that size, so went with 16.

There are quite a lot of choices that would "fit" a Fit, although some will have larger center bore, so a centering ring would be needed.
 
Old Feb 8, 2021 | 06:45 PM
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Strange, wonder if it's all in the tire profile? Took some photos of mine this morning, and it looks like significantly more difference than the 2mm in the specs.

I have Megan racing springs and as much negative camber as the adjustable bolts would allow up front, but the springs won't make any difference in the rear for this.

OP, my car has a Fastbrakes rear disc conversion. Uses Sentra discs and 9th gen Civic Si calipers, if you want rear discs its either that or having JDM parts imported. No idea what kind of pads JDM calipers would take, though.

Also, if you're looking at wheels, take some time to figure out what kind of tires you want. I wanted to go with 15x7 wheels to save weight, but I also wanted higher performance tires that just aren't available in those sizes. That left me only one option, but if you're looking at regular all season tires you have your choice. Tires on 16" wheels still have enough sidewall to keep the ride relatively soft.



 
Old Feb 14, 2021 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hasdrubal
Strange, wonder if it's all in the tire profile? Took some photos of mine this morning, and it looks like significantly more difference than the 2mm in the specs.

I have Megan racing springs and as much negative camber as the adjustable bolts would allow up front, but the springs won't make any difference in the rear for this.

OP, my car has a Fastbrakes rear disc conversion. Uses Sentra discs and 9th gen Civic Si calipers, if you want rear discs its either that or having JDM parts imported. No idea what kind of pads JDM calipers would take, though.

Also, if you're looking at wheels, take some time to figure out what kind of tires you want. I wanted to go with 15x7 wheels to save weight, but I also wanted higher performance tires that just aren't available in those sizes. That left me only one option, but if you're looking at regular all season tires you have your choice. Tires on 16" wheels still have enough sidewall to keep the ride relatively soft.


I personally prefer this fitment over what my car looks like. Mine looks a bit mad-max-y and it looks more boy racer rat-ish than track day car look :s... but I meant it drives well so there's that. Wish I had fender flares on mine, but yeah your car looks like its more like 2cm not 2mm difference... weird.
 
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