Tire size Question

[Mide]

So if my car has freakish tires of 185/55-16, would I be able to go to 195 or 205/55-16 with no real issues?

 

[iGas]

195/55R16 = Diameter Difference: 1.76% (Okay if fit the wheel well, and likely that it is)

205/55R16 = Diameter Difference: 3.46% (breaks may not be able to handle greater than 3%)

 

[boardsportsrule]

if that size is freakish, was it the proper size to start with? what car is it? what is stock size ?

 

[Mide]

Yup those are the stock measurements for an 09 Honda Fit Sport.

 

[Pariah]

Remember that any change in wheel rolling circumference will also affect your speedometer and odometer. If you go with a 205, make sure you have enough wheel well clearance. Also you should drop to a 50 to keep the circumference roughly the same.

if that size is freakish, was it the proper size to start with?

I don't know, but tirerack has only 2 tires in that size, so it appears to be highy unusual.

 

[iGas]

Remember that any change in wheel rolling circumference will also affect your speedometer and odometer. If you go with a 205, make sure you have enough wheel well clearance. Also you should drop to a 50 to keep the circumference roughly the same.



I don't know, but tirerack has only 2 tires in that size, so it appears to be highy unusual.

205/50R16 -- Diameter Difference: 0.25%
225/45/R16 -- Diameter Difference: 0.17%

Going to wider tires that may give you a bit more traction, but it will also add weight and fuel consumption. And, if only it fits your wheel well.

 

[Pariah]

Tires are designed to optimally fit a certain rim width and be safe on a rim +/- .5". A 185 tire would fit roughly a 6" rim optimally. A 225 would be optimal on a 7.5" rim which is considerably larger. You would not want to put a 225 on a 6" rim. Even if you don't drive like a maniac, you would end up with premature uneven tire wear in the middle of the tire due to the pinching of the sides to get it squeezed on too small a rim.

 

[ecom]

Don't forget about clearing suspension components also. On my car when I went from 205 to 215mm wide, it only left me with about 7mm between the tire and the rear strut.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit

^There are other calculators, that is what came up with a quick google...

As others have said check your clearance, see what other people are running, and check with the tire manufacturer what will fit your rims.

(unofficial Honda Fit forums says the rims are - US - 16x6 53mm ET

http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-racing/33524-2009-fit-sport-oem-wheel-size.html)

 

[Vette73]

yea maybe a 195/55 or 205/50 might work well.

But as said check clerance first. If its good then see if one of those 2 sizes is more common.
On my CTS I went to a 225/50 as the factory 225/55 was not as common. More options for tires and better prices.

 

[BW86]

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html