I would say that is backward thinking. You have a lighter tire that doesn't handle nearly as good. Weight savings at the cost of slower turn in response and less lateral stability does not make any sense if he is going to be racing or auto crossing the car.

 

I'm not sure if my thinking is backward or not... There is a difference of 12 horsepower at the flywheel between the 1.5L USDM GD model Fit and the 1.3 European model... The difference in rotating mass would definitely be a hindrance when it is necessary to accelerate and the unsprung weight would require more damping than he will have with the stock dampers with stock or most after market springs. I didn't suggest that he use the setup I use on my car but stated that he might be better off with a lighter tire than what you suggested to him and shared my experience with a product I purchased from your company that improved my car's performance over the OEM equipment that weighed more.

 

I do understand about the unsprung weight but if you go that way versus a better handling tire I don't think you will come out ahead.

 

It's not so much the unsprung weight as it is the amount of horsepower that is being sapped by the addition of rotating mass from an engine that has limited power on hand... Even in autocross you have to accelerate between turns so a compromise may be in order for his car.. The Dunlops you referred to are amazing but heavy to the point that they may not allow a car with a weight to power ratio of 27.7 to 1 to accelerate to speeds where such a tire would be to his benefit... I can't rationally state as a fact that the car will not do it but with over twice the power to weight ratio and a whole lot more torque I can feel a major difference in acceleration between a wheel and tire that weighs 34 lbs. and one that weighs 27 lbs.

 

I'm looking to replace all my OEM tires on my 09 Honda Fit with tires that will last a lot longer. I got about 25,000 miles on the current tires and wanted something that would go about 40,000 miles. Any recommendations? What size should I go with since 185/55/16 are limited? Thanks.

 

Go to tirerack.com or discounttiredirect and view 195/50x16 or 205/50x16 tires with 195's preferred for better mpg and acceleration. Pick the tire with wear ratings of 400 or more for best length on life on treads.
The absolute minimum $ cost troops here recommend the Kumho KH 25 at $66 each + shipping with UTOG of 480 AA. Its a new tire so none here have actually installed them tho they say they will altho reviews aren't great. Or chose one somewhat higher in cost but with better reviews.
good luck

 

I am looking at getting some new shoes for my 09' Fit Sport.

I bought a set of 17" Velox PG-5 (12 pounds/wheel) which are7.0" wide, offset 42, so I'm not expecting to have to change anything.

I'm considering the following tires

Hankook Ventus evo V12 K110 at 205/45R17 (summer only) UTOG 280

Hankook Ventus V2 Concept H437 at 205/40R17 (all weather) UTOG 500

Falken Ziek ZE-912 at 205/40R17 (all weather) UTOG 360

I know the evo's get a great review for performance and noise, but sure aren't going to last nearly as long, and I also have to
deal with swapping during the winter months.

I'm planning on swapping the TPMS out of my sport rims into the Velox rims, assuming they fit, and I'll buy another set and get them
programmed for the OEM rims if I end up with the evo's for the winter months, and buy a TPMS programmer.

Looks like the OEM tires end up at 610 mm, where as the evo's are 616 mm high, and the other 2 40 profile tires are 596mm.

So I'm either going to be over by 6mm or under by 14mm

Comments?

 

With 42 mm offset I bet on interference. 195/40x17's will barely work with offset 42 and not guarnteed.

 

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/sale...ight-rims.html

The owner claimed no problems and the pictures look good. He was on 215/40R17's.

But thanks for the heads up. I think I will go with a local shop just in case there are problems, instead of mail-ordering the tires.

 

I would look at the Hankook V12 at 87.00 each in the 205/45R17. I agree with anything less than a 45mm offset you can have a problem.

 

Hi All, I live in Southern California. I have a 2009 Fit Sport. It has 29k miles and the tires are toast. I have been looking at my local Costco, Sam's, and America's Tires. I am being offered Bridgestone Turanza's or Potenza's. My issue is I have read numerous reviews on the internet about both of these tires are crappy. The Potenza has no thread warranty but the Turanza has 50k miles. The tire size is 185/55 r 16. The America's Tires store quoted me on a 195/50 16" about $10-20 cheaper. I just have no clue as to what to buy and from where. Does anyone have any advice on tires you have bought that were a good ride and had good tread wear or am I asking too much for both? Thanks in advance!!!!

 

Most of the more expensive tires are performance oriented and have a softer rubber compound that will wear at a faster rate than a lesser priced touring tire that will also be quieter and have a better ride Like mahout suggested in one of his post on this thread, check out Tire Rack and Discount Tires online for info on different tires in the size you need and look for a 400 tread wear rating or something close to get a tire that will last longer.

 

thanks for the advice! I will look and see what they have and also look at the tread wear number!

 

philysndmn,

It would depend on what you want out of the tires. I would look at 205/50R16 size. They are the same diameter as stock but just a little wider. They still fit on the wheels and will not rub. You can get tires in that size with up to a 65K mileage warranty.
If I can help let me know.

 

Ordered from the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept H437 at 205/40R17 (all weather) UTOG 500 mail order and got Tirevan to install. After a month
of the tires being on the car, I couldn't be happier. The tirevan installer suggested that I should have gone with 45R17's and I'm inclined to agree.
However, this feels like a brand new car. No rubbing so far at all, and
the lean and looseness in the turns is almost completely gone.

 

Any reviews/tests on the new Kumho Ecsta 4x, and how it compares to Conti ExtremeContact DWS?

I read some articles that the new Kumho Ecsta 4x used Pirell P Zero Nero All Season as a benchmark, any comments on this?

If these tires never see snow, worst will be heavy rain, which tire will come out on top? Right now the Kumho's have a better price and a $50 mail in rebate.

 

Proper tire size for 2009 Fit Sport is 205/50 R16. Replaced factory tires 60K ago (92K on my Fit now) with Yokohama AVID ENVigor 205/50 R16. No problem with tires (just got 2nd set, after 50K miles on the first set) No problem with rubbing, no problem with mpg. I can get 35-38mpg (if i keep 60-65mph on the highway). Best tires for Fit. Not the cheepest, but if you want that buy factory tires.

 

We have not tested them yet. I would think it would be sometime in the spring before we start testing again. I did look at the feedback on the tires and it has been favorable. I would think they are not going to be as good in the snow as the DWS.
If I can help let me know.

 

i want to get some 15x8+25 rims on an 08, and i have no idea if they will rub. the fit will be lowered with sportlines (no work done yet.), and i have no idea what tire size to run with so that i would get no rub to minimal rubbing. any tips?

 

They are going to do more than rub. They will be all the way outside of the wheel well.