The dealer put on Bridgestone Potenzas. They seem pretty damn good so far.

 

yeah that is the stock tire that honda recommends for the hfp 16"" rim. Tire rack gave it OK reviews but the BFG's i want are MUCH better.

 

I like this car, but I'm not sure I'll keep it. The VW R32 is really, really tempting...

 

Which potenzas? There are many.
Post a picture of your Fit when you have time.

 

most likely RE750's. That's the stock tire Honda puts on the HFP's as far as I know unless you request something.

 

This car is hella fun to drive, but it's killing my back on my commute.

Fuuuuudge.

 

How far are you driving? I am 1.5 each way and i love it. Much better than my old saturn SC.

 

40 miles, about an hour each way.

I think it's the seat adjustment and my height. Never had this problem in a Honda before. All the way back, my legs are more comfortable, but I can just reach the steering wheel with my arms completely straight. Move it a notch up and my knees are cramped.

I'm only 6'3", so not quite freakishly tall.

See my post on this thread:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...tml#post128523

 

you've got 3" on me so i guess that makes a difference.

 

I'm seriously considering calling the dealer up and asking if he can get me out of it while it's still under 300 miles.

 

My back felt like it was broken.

I went to the dealer, and they swapped me into a Civic Si sedan. Took a little hit for the drive-off-the-lot depreciation, but overall I'm much happier.

Wish I could've stayed in the Fit, but I didn't "fit" in it.

 

Trying to get a feel for how it would look, cant make up my mind on wheels. and dont want ANY rubbing issues, about to give up and grab the HFP's or some volks eheh so post up some pics if ya got em thanks

 

wow nobody.... i figured there would be at least 1

 

what tires should i use if i get 16" wheels? the store that installed my shoes placed 16 x 195 x 50 and it rubs in the rear. what can i do to fix this? thanks

 

I'm running that same size tire on a +40mm offset rim, and the rubbing happens on the rear hard bumps only. Next time I have a free Saturday at the shop we are going to see if the rear camber is adjustable enough to clear the fender.

 

I run 205x45x16 and i dont rub at all.. and its dropped, skunk 2

 

yes, your supposed to be running 205/45/16 not the 195/50

 

well the reason we are going with the 195's is because of the rubbing. I can see everyone is using the car differently and are having different problems so there will never be a clear solution to our problems.

Did the shop you used try the 205's on your car?

 

thanks for the infos, i thinks my problem is solved, i went to the shop and they changed the tires no charge at all. they replaced it with 205/45/16
. thanks again for your help

 

hey JD, Dave here........i just put on a new set of wheels with a +45 offset...no rubing at all now...and i ran it damn hard last night and today with 3 people in the car.....notice that tire rack was recomending +42 last year this time, but now mostly +45 is recomended..

i am sure there will be no rubbing when lowered ...c ya