Stock wheel --> DISK, WHEEL (15X6J) (MAXION WHEELS)(BLACK) per Bernardiparts.com. According to Hondapartsnetwork, this wheel weighs 17.99lbs (18lbs).
Stock tire-- > TIRE (P185/60R15) (84T) (BS) (ECOPIA EP422 GRAND TOUR A/S) per Bernardiparts.com. Tire weight is 16lbs per Tirerack.
Total weight = 33.99lbs


Just purchased a set of these from Tirerack. Tirerack states the 14" Kosei's K1 TS are 9.3lbs a piece.
185/60R14 General AltiMAX RT43 tires = 15lbs a piece.
Total weight = 24.3lbs

 

Wow, those are light! I'm thinking about that same wheel, but in the 17x7 size. Make sure to post pics.

-Dustin

 

Done! I'll post with them on the car. When I get one!

 

Very cool......looking forward to seeing them.

-Dustin

 

you need some stickier tires for better traction

 

I'm interested in your review of these after a few months on the Fit. Grip, cornering, noise, tracking in straight line, hard/soft feel over bumps...?

Considering a very similar setup, except in a slightly taller sidewall to match to 2013 tire specs. Anything you can share is appreciated

 

The lightest weight with the smallest diameter and highest revs-per-mile were top priorities.

Everything else I'd compromise on but very little. This seemed like the best tire overall, including but not limited to price, light/deep snow traction, ride comfort, noise comfort, treadwear, cornering stability, wet traction and hydroplaning. I didn't see another tire better at the time of purchase (Per Tirerack).

As for the wheel, the Kosei K1 TS 14" rim was the lightest one (9.3lbsl) I could find. Lightweight was the highest priority. Acceleration, braking and steering response have all improved. Gas mileage improved by 2-3mpg (Some of this may be due to the lighter tires more so than the wheel though). The price was acceptable considering how light it is. The only other wheel lighter I could find were Volk CE28Ns at 14" (6.5lbs). They were $500+ a piece vs $119 a piece for the Kosei. Not acceptable!

 

Exactly what I was looking for. Appreciate the feedback + rep for you sir!

 

Thank you sir! I forgot one other rather important info on my tire purchase. It was the lightest I could find at that size (15lbs). There may have been other 15lb tires but they all lacked in just about every performance category. The rest were 16lbs+.

 

Good to know on the weights. There are undoubtedly more choices with heavier tires, but that kinda defeats the purpose. Tire Rack here I come

 

Impressive . We have the 43s' ( H-rated ) on our '13 base FIT . These do very well on rain soaked roads with better cornering and ride . The H have deeper sipes than the T rated which should be better for wet and winter conditions . If interested , click the following for pictures of sipe depth . Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site , Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site and Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site .

 

There's a few busy threads at BobIsTheOilGuy about the RT43s' . Tire Review-AltiMAX RT43 | Tires & Wheels | Bob Is The Oil Guy and Something I noticed, shallow sipes on General RT43 | Tires & Wheels | Bob Is The Oil Guy .

 

Thanks for posting these threads Odie! Very interesting reads!

 

Thx Odie. The BITOG forum gives me a diverse set of viewpoints. But the tire is overall very well regarded.

 

Welcome . The T and H are a 1 ply sidewall . Click for pictures . Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site and Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site . Not positive for the V .

 

Thanks for the welcome Odie, have pretty much used the site for information up until now. The tires will the first real money I put into the Fit, but I'll gladly put my back to the wretched Dunlops.

Tire Rack's description of the H/V indicates Twin steel belts reinforced by two layers of spirally wrapped polyamide, but only a single layer of polyamide for the T.

Is this indicative of stiffer construction on the one version?

 

Not sure . Best to contact GENERAL TIRE . Call 1-800-847-3349 . Can go to here to FAX or Email , Contact Us .

 

I HATED my RT43. Why would you put them on the car if you care about performance?

 

What did you hate about them??

 

Loud, no dry grip, no wet grip, bad in the snow.

In other words, the worst tires I've ever driven on.

And that includes the bald Kumho ASX I got stuck on when it snowed before I had the opportunity to take the SSR's off of my Civic.