15 inch tires are best...
https://jalopnik.com/the-best-size-o...15s-1830156753
And some love/hate on the Fit :rotfl: For the Fit I personally prefer 15s |
Jalopnik has good articles, but the comments usually have me LOLing.
That Fit in the article is running some ridiculously low-sidewall/aspect ratio tires. That owner must like replacing or fixing their dented wheels. And, I loved how 15s looked on my Integra back in the day. Lowered 2.5", every parking lot with speed bumps was an obstacle course. |
Lol nice.
I actually prefer 16's on the Fit but that Fit also has too low a profile for 15's. Besides not clearing the brakes my GTI would look ridiculous with anything smaller then a 17". |
I really don't know this but----doesn't the ride improve with the larger tire??
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Originally Posted by JerryHughes
(Post 1442246)
I really don't know this but----doesn't the ride improve with the larger tire??
Civic Type R has 19's to help with those great road manners but a lot of people swap on smaller wheels for better ride/protection, lighter weight and cheaper tires. |
Originally Posted by GolNat
(Post 1442260)
Yes it does. I went from 18's to 17's on the GTI for weight savings and the ride did improve a smidge. Steering feel was not as sharp so it was a trade off. I think TireRack has a video on the subject.
Civic Type R has 19's to help with those great road manners but a lot of people swap on smaller wheels for better ride/protection, lighter weight and cheaper tires. |
Originally Posted by JerryHughes
(Post 1442269)
You mean that you get a smoother ride with a SMALLER TIRE???
On a smooth nicely paved road I could tell no difference in the ride between 18's and 17's. The difference is more felt when you are on crappy roads. Of course type of tire plays a roll in this and both sets of wheels do not have the same tire. The 17's are summer tires while the 18's have all seasons. |
Originally Posted by GolNat
(Post 1442271)
By smaller do you mean smaller sidewall (larger diameter) or smaller tire (smaller diameter)?
On a smooth nicely paved road I could tell no difference in the ride between 18's and 17's. The difference is more felt when you are on crappy roads. Of course type of tire plays a roll in this and both sets of wheels do not have the same tire. The 17's are summer tires while the 18's have all seasons. |
When he's saying 17s or 18s, he's talking about wheel size is how I'm understanding it. The tire will go up/down on the aspect ratio to keep the overall diameter and circumference similar to the stock size.
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I loved 15s on my gk5. it made for affordable tire purchases, and the weight savings over 16s made for nice mpg gains.
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1442318)
I loved 15s on my gk5. it made for affordable tire purchases, and the weight savings over 16s made for nice mpg gains.
Originally Posted by JerryHughes
(Post 1442277)
When we are talking about the difference between 17" and 18" tires, aren't we actually talking about the large diameter or size of the tire and not the "thickness" so to speak?
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1442306)
When he's saying 17s or 18s, he's talking about wheel size is how I'm understanding it. The tire will go up/down on the aspect ratio to keep the overall diameter and circumference similar to the stock size.
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True...at least in the case of the Fit. The super low pro stuff is a bit silly on the street.
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