I’ve had my 2010 fit since 2012 and I just broke 200k miles. All I’ve had to do under the hood is one alternator change and a few spark plugs. It’s been the best investment of my life. Love my fit.
How crazy would it have been if I stumbled across him on one of my road-trips? Maybe he would see all the gopro's in my car and we would have a bond. LOL
5:14 YOLO lol!!! I'm on my second set of 205/50/16s on my Fit with 84K miles now. Tall grass, crossing smooth ditches is the most off-road workout I've given it though. You're a little harder on yours.
It can fit 03 beetle "tow" springs from moog for more clearance. You just need to get or make a strut top extender(coupling nut, threaded rod, red locktite)
I believe the Honda Insight springs fit the rear ok, but there was some issues with fitting them on in the front. Tema 4x4 makes a strut top extender, but I was holding off until HRGengineering came out with their Honda Fit lift kit. I still have some suspension upgrades that I need to put on :)
Love the fit content! I''m now running the 205/55/16 on my 2nd gen sport wheels (16" x 6")! They're like big ballons but I don't mind. There's no rubbing and it's so nice for the Michigan roads. Know you have the newer gen, but any idea if I could get a set of wider aftermarket wheels (6.5" or 7" wide) with these same tires, and not have any rubbing/fitment problems? Think wider wheels would improve the cornering, which can seem to trip up sometimes. But I'm worried the combo won't fit...
Check out the FaceBook group "Honda Fit Owners Club" you should find some better info the I could give you on the earlier models or tracking your car. If the tires fit already, you shouldn't have a problem with a wider rim IMO. Just keep an eye on the offset.
Im planning on doing this with my fit. I also wanna lower it about half inch to ride at stock height. Maybe 3/4 inch lower, it seems like a full inch drop would rub all day. What offset are your wheels? My options are either 38 or 42mm.
Hi Javier, They are +42mm I think a 3/4" might be possible, but you might have to roll your fenders and or remove the plastic in the wheel wells. I'm sure I'll get to that point in the future.
@@HondaFit4Adventure I'd love to see your setup on coilovers. The adjustability would be nice. I'm looking at the megan ez coils but I'll stay posted to see what you do. Super informative, thanks!
i wondering , i have same model , 3rd gen and 15" x 7 rim , what size of tire maximum clearance i can use on this rim + this car considering i have to change my tire
I went to will they fit dot com and typed in my rim and tire size and tried to find a similar diameter tire for a 15" rim. (My Rim & Tire) 205/55/16 = 631.9mm in diameter. (15" Rim & Tire) 205/60/15 = 627mm 205/60/15 = 621mm 195/65/15 = 634.5mm (Slightly larger, may rub in front) 185/65/15 = 621.5mm You're going to have to play with the numbers to find the best size. Some sizes may be hard to find as well. Good Luck!
95% of the time it does not. In this video you can see when I go over the 4x4 slowly it never touches the fender or fender liner. When I went over the 4x4 with some speed, the car dropped down fast enough to gently rub. So in real life; Occasionally on the tollway if I hit a big enough dip in the road it will rub. It just makes a small noise, its never rubbed hard enough to scuff up the tire. In this video th-cam.com/video/DP_elvzlCn8/w-d-xo.html you can see some shots of when the tire rubs, but only in extreme scenarios lol
Hi Alex, The Roof Rack was already effecting my MPG so it's kind of hard to answer that question accurately. Given that the set up in this video is only .5" higher I'd assume it'd be minimal. Handling on the highway/tollway is still fine. I'll make sure to include that information when I add the actual lift kit.
Any issues with the tire scraping on the fender? I do travel with 4 people in my fit often but would not want to get that size if I’m Gonna end up just getting scrape every time I put a drop lol. And also does it ride smoother with a bit less road noise?
With this particular setup, I had little to no issues at all. My rear seats are removed but we did add the additional weight of the roof rack and cargo basket. The max weight capacity for the Honda Fit is about 850lbs or 4 passengers and some cargo. My total cargo weight with driver in this video is 652.6lbs Roof Rack 216lbs (Wet Weight, 4gallons gas, 4 gallons water) Interior Camping Gear Full Size Spare Etc 208.6lbs Driver 200lbs Back Pack and water 28lbs If I was fully packed with a passenger I would occasionally rub the fender liner if I hit a dip on the tollway. (880.6lbs!) (No damage was ever caused to the fender liner or tire. It was just audible) On my North East Road Trip (Solo at 650lbs weight) I don't even recall it rubbing in the 5000+ miles that I drove. I've since removed my roof rack setup (about 200lbs) and I haven't rubbed since. In the Timelapse footage of me removing my roof rack you can actually see the car slowly lift up after removing the basket setup, giving me a bit more clearance then the measurements that I showed in this video. I know that's not a direct answer to you question but it's best answer I can give you based on my experience. You might want to check out my other video. "How Much Weight Have I Added To The Car? - Am I Overweight? - Honda Fit/Jazz Weight Capacity 850lbs" th-cam.com/video/WaTneP9uUDA/w-d-xo.html This goes over all the weight I added and removed from the car.
Great video! I have a 2015 Fit EX with stock 185/55/r16, would you recommend changing them over to 205/55/r16 on a city that has bad roads and potholes?
Hi there. I'm currently on 205/60/16 with almost no rubbing. 205/60/16 is 10 mm larger in diameter then the 215/55/16. Even though your tire suggestion is smaller in diameter, I'm afraid the 215 width would rub on the suspension components. Here is a timestamped video of what you will probably rub against with a wider tire th-cam.com/video/TMuQgsflCfo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rUKifd3vd8Txskia&t=620 You would need a hub spacer or a rim with a different offset to make that tire work.
Thanks for your answer. I guess 215/55/16 doesn't seem like a reasonable option. At best I'll go with 205/50/16. Do you think I'd have any problems with that if I took the plunge and went with 205/55/16?
@@kadiryildiz5909 205/50/16 is close to the stock rim and tire diameter. The only difference would be your offset. I think the OEM offset is 45 while your rim is a 35. That being said, I don't think you will have any issues using a 205/50/16 on a 35 offset rim. For the most part, I think you will be fine with the 205/55/16 tire on a 35 offset rim too. If you're purchasing tires through a big name store, they most likely will test fit the tire on the car first to make sure that it clears everything since it isn't a standard spec tire for the car.
They should fit fine on the stock rim. The stock rim is 16x6" so 185-195 is ideal and 205 is the maximum width for a 6" rim. The OEM and Sparco Terra rim also have a similar offset as well.
From what I've read on facebook.com/groups/HondaFitOwnersClub , It sounds like 205/50/16 would be the largest that you could go on a GD #ImNotAProfessionalEither
Hi Aleksandr, I do not run any spacers on the FIT. The stock rim and tires are stanced out the same way. They appear to be more noticeable in this video because I went from a 7" to 8" wide tire.
From what I looked up on facebook.com/groups/HondaFitOwnersClub the 205/50/15 should work in the front. The 205/55/15 in the back might be a tight fit. I know there is more clearance in the rear wheel well on the 3rd generation Honda Fit, but I'm not sure how much room the older models have.
@@MyIronman8 @10:52 Lifting it up and possibly changing rims is the next step in the process. "Will 205/55/16s fit on a Honda Fit?" is a very popular question on the Honda Fit groups/forums. That is why I chose to video document putting these tires on first, instead of the lift kit.
I want lift my fit, what did you do to do that with yours? What is still stock? What size rims did you go with and tire size? Do you still have the same handling experience?
Hi Tap, My Honda Fit is basically stock on some oversized tires. It's currently sitting on 205/55/16's, lifting it up about a 1/2". I'd say the handling is roughly the same. You can use Tema 4x4 spacers to give your Fit about a 2" lift. I'm currently waiting for HRGengineering or HRGoffroad to release their lift kit in the future. In the mean time I'm trying to figure out the next rim and tire combo that would let me put on even larger tires and still be able to fully turn the wheel. It's a long process but I want to do it right.
It's a Thule Canyon XT with extension. amzn.to/3Mqvj5i Install video. th-cam.com/video/j7zabjK0QM8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=W8jO963vCny2zYgV They've gone up in price since Covid. I would check out Facebook market place for deals. I see them for sale quite a bit on there.
3rd generation Honda Fit's come with a 185/60/15 or 185/55/16 depending on the model. This is a 2015 LX so it came with 185/60/15 In part:1 th-cam.com/video/Y-1Pp4mF-1E/w-d-xo.html I perform the same tests on a 205/50/16 setup. This is a similar diameter to the stock Honda Fit.
Most likely, yes. 205/55/16 is 631.9mm or 24.877" in diameter. 205/65/15 is 647.5mm or 25.492" in diameter. They would be a little over 1/2" bigger in diameter, but only a 1/4" closer to wheel wells. I'm going to try... 205/60/15 which is 652.4mm or 25.685" in diameter. Roughly the same size as what you'd like to try. I'm sure there going to work in the back, but the front may have some clearance issues while turning.
The handling is the same. I get an occasional rub here and there going over a dip on the tollway but nothing to leave a mark on the tire. It might be because of the weight off the roofrack and solar batteries. That's something I'll have took into. How much my car weighs.
@@gloriousrunningpotato I forget what offset TrngHdz has, but he is also on 205/55/16s and had room for the WilWood brake kit 😎 instagram.com/p/CflEVfgrQPz/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
UPDATE: 205/60/16 Tires th-cam.com/video/TMuQgsflCfo/w-d-xo.html
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I love how the fit looks when its lifted.... Dude I miss my honda fit. I really love my honda passport but I really grew attached to my honda fit😢
What year Passport do you have?
Since they don't make the Fit anymore in the U.S., I always wonder what my next Honda will be.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IM PLANING TO DO WITH MY MAZDA VAN, loved your ideas!
Thanks Julio!
Mazda mpv? Those are sick!
I’ve had my 2010 fit since 2012 and I just broke 200k miles. All I’ve had to do under the hood is one alternator change and a few spark plugs. It’s been the best investment of my life. Love my fit.
Any issues with the AC compressor, because I planning on getting one.
Keep following proto bud and you best believe I'm coming up in may😅 dig the content man.
How crazy would it have been if I stumbled across him on one of my road-trips?
Maybe he would see all the gopro's in my car and we would have a bond. LOL
5:14 YOLO lol!!! I'm on my second set of 205/50/16s on my Fit with 84K miles now.
Tall grass, crossing smooth ditches is the most off-road workout I've given it though.
You're a little harder on yours.
As the fit gets up there in age, the modification rate will increase :)
It can fit 03 beetle "tow" springs from moog for more clearance. You just need to get or make a strut top extender(coupling nut, threaded rod, red locktite)
I believe the Honda Insight springs fit the rear ok, but there was some issues with fitting them on in the front.
Tema 4x4 makes a strut top extender, but I was holding off until HRGengineering came out with their Honda Fit lift kit.
I still have some suspension upgrades that I need to put on :)
@@HondaFit4Adventure look up the moog 81005 springs, they list the dimentions and thickness. The thickness helps them to stay extended
Love the fit content! I''m now running the 205/55/16 on my 2nd gen sport wheels (16" x 6")! They're like big ballons but I don't mind. There's no rubbing and it's so nice for the Michigan roads. Know you have the newer gen, but any idea if I could get a set of wider aftermarket wheels (6.5" or 7" wide) with these same tires, and not have any rubbing/fitment problems? Think wider wheels would improve the cornering, which can seem to trip up sometimes. But I'm worried the combo won't fit...
Check out the FaceBook group "Honda Fit Owners Club" you should find some better info the I could give you on the earlier models or tracking your car.
If the tires fit already, you shouldn't have a problem with a wider rim IMO. Just keep an eye on the offset.
This is awesome! I just bought a 84 foxbody and it came at stock ride with huge tires and its ground clearance is pretty close to my truck.
It's amazing what different tires will do.
#SafariAllVehicles
Im planning on doing this with my fit. I also wanna lower it about half inch to ride at stock height. Maybe 3/4 inch lower, it seems like a full inch drop would rub all day. What offset are your wheels? My options are either 38 or 42mm.
Hi Javier, They are +42mm
I think a 3/4" might be possible, but you might have to roll your fenders and or remove the plastic in the wheel wells.
I'm sure I'll get to that point in the future.
@@HondaFit4Adventure I'd love to see your setup on coilovers. The adjustability would be nice. I'm looking at the megan ez coils but I'll stay posted to see what you do. Super informative, thanks!
I’d recommend 40mm inset or more for 195mm width tires.
@@JuneNeko I think you're right, im on 185s rn and cant wait to upgrade
i wondering , i have same model , 3rd gen and 15" x 7 rim , what size of tire maximum clearance i can use on this rim + this car considering i have to change my tire
I went to will they fit dot com and typed in my rim and tire size and tried to find a similar diameter tire for a 15" rim.
(My Rim & Tire)
205/55/16 = 631.9mm in diameter.
(15" Rim & Tire)
205/60/15 = 627mm
205/60/15 = 621mm
195/65/15 = 634.5mm (Slightly larger, may rub in front)
185/65/15 = 621.5mm
You're going to have to play with the numbers to find the best size.
Some sizes may be hard to find as well.
Good Luck!
Have you ever lowered your car? Or is it stock? This is very important for us
No my car is now 1" or 25.4 mm higher than stock.
th-cam.com/video/TMuQgsflCfo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dhuqsuvbhfaSVNMM
Man I think the silvershuttle needs the Hondafit4adventure treatment!
The inside will sure look like a shuttle ;)
When carrying a load, it does not rub against the measure 205 55 16?
95% of the time it does not.
In this video you can see when I go over the 4x4 slowly it never touches the fender or fender liner.
When I went over the 4x4 with some speed, the car dropped down fast enough to gently rub.
So in real life; Occasionally on the tollway if I hit a big enough dip in the road it will rub. It just makes a small noise, its never rubbed hard enough to scuff up the tire.
In this video th-cam.com/video/DP_elvzlCn8/w-d-xo.html you can see some shots of when the tire rubs, but only in extreme scenarios lol
How much does lifting the Fit affect MPG and handling on highway pls?
Hi Alex,
The Roof Rack was already effecting my MPG so it's kind of hard to answer that question accurately. Given that the set up in this video is only .5" higher I'd assume it'd be minimal. Handling on the highway/tollway is still fine.
I'll make sure to include that information when I add the actual lift kit.
Any issues with the tire scraping on the fender? I do travel with 4 people in my fit often but would not want to get that size if I’m Gonna end up just getting scrape every time I put a drop lol. And also does it ride smoother with a bit less road noise?
With this particular setup, I had little to no issues at all.
My rear seats are removed but we did add the additional weight of the roof rack and cargo basket.
The max weight capacity for the Honda Fit is about 850lbs or 4 passengers and some cargo.
My total cargo weight with driver in this video is 652.6lbs
Roof Rack 216lbs (Wet Weight, 4gallons gas, 4 gallons water)
Interior Camping Gear Full Size Spare Etc 208.6lbs
Driver 200lbs
Back Pack and water 28lbs
If I was fully packed with a passenger I would occasionally rub the fender liner if I hit a dip on the tollway. (880.6lbs!)
(No damage was ever caused to the fender liner or tire. It was just audible)
On my North East Road Trip (Solo at 650lbs weight) I don't even recall it rubbing in the 5000+ miles that I drove.
I've since removed my roof rack setup (about 200lbs) and I haven't rubbed since.
In the Timelapse footage of me removing my roof rack you can actually see the car slowly lift up after removing the basket setup, giving me a bit more clearance then the measurements that I showed in this video.
I know that's not a direct answer to you question but it's best answer I can give you based on my experience.
You might want to check out my other video.
"How Much Weight Have I Added To The Car? - Am I Overweight? - Honda Fit/Jazz Weight Capacity 850lbs"
th-cam.com/video/WaTneP9uUDA/w-d-xo.html This goes over all the weight I added and removed from the car.
Great video!
I have a 2015 Fit EX with stock 185/55/r16, would you recommend changing them over to 205/55/r16 on a city that has bad roads and potholes?
Yes, I live in Chicago myself.
The 205/55/16 tire is 1" larger in diameter.
You are essentially adding more cushion to your rim.
I"ll do this to my honda fit 2016 next month, but with all terrain tyres... and i Will add 4 centimeters on The springs. Hope it works
@@HondaFit4Adventure Will this work on a Honda Grace with 185/55/R16 stock tyres, seeing as the Grace is similar to the Fit?
what about 215/55/16 tires with original spring and suspension? Will there be any rub?
Hi there. I'm currently on 205/60/16 with almost no rubbing.
205/60/16 is 10 mm larger in diameter then the 215/55/16.
Even though your tire suggestion is smaller in diameter, I'm afraid the 215 width would rub on the suspension components.
Here is a timestamped video of what you will probably rub against with a wider tire th-cam.com/video/TMuQgsflCfo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rUKifd3vd8Txskia&t=620
You would need a hub spacer or a rim with a different offset to make that tire work.
Thanks for your answer. I guess 215/55/16 doesn't seem like a reasonable option. At best I'll go with 205/50/16. Do you think I'd have any problems with that if I took the plunge and went with 205/55/16?
FYI: I plan to use it with a rim with a 35 offset value
@@kadiryildiz5909 205/50/16 is close to the stock rim and tire diameter. The only difference would be your offset. I think the OEM offset is 45 while your rim is a 35. That being said, I don't think you will have any issues using a 205/50/16 on a 35 offset rim.
For the most part, I think you will be fine with the 205/55/16 tire on a 35 offset rim too. If you're purchasing tires through a big name store, they most likely will test fit the tire on the car first to make sure that it clears everything since it isn't a standard spec tire for the car.
@@kadiryildiz5909 That is important factor.
Haven't watched video yet I know it's finna be lit 🤪 this ef frankinstine
You know what the F*ck time it is...
is it going to be fine on stock wheels with 205/55/16.
They should fit fine on the stock rim.
The stock rim is 16x6" so 185-195 is ideal and 205 is the maximum width for a 6" rim.
The OEM and Sparco Terra rim also have a similar offset as well.
we measure in mm . lol I'm not sure if that's how it's done. visual usually people say inches.
I made sure to include both include both measurements, so it should be helpful no matter where you are viewing from :)
@@HondaFit4Adventure couple more months and I'll come out with a video how big tires can you stuff up under a Honda fit
@@MyIronman8 Full tilt, or it doesn't count.
@@HondaFit4Adventure I have 217 75 15 on an Honda fit lifted the rear all ready needing more parts for the front end
Hey, I have a 2010 fit. Would the 205 55 16s work without scrubbing when I turn the wheel?
From what I've read on facebook.com/groups/HondaFitOwnersClub , It sounds like 205/50/16 would be the largest that you could go on a GD #ImNotAProfessionalEither
Do you run any spacers on the front? It seems like front tires are sticking out noticeably further than in the rear.
Hi Aleksandr,
I do not run any spacers on the FIT.
The stock rim and tires are stanced out the same way.
They appear to be more noticeable in this video because I went from a 7" to 8" wide tire.
I have a 2003 honda fit GD3 I'm thinking,can I run 205 50 15 tyres in the front and 205 50 55 tyres in the rear?
From what I looked up on facebook.com/groups/HondaFitOwnersClub the 205/50/15 should work in the front.
The 205/55/15 in the back might be a tight fit.
I know there is more clearance in the rear wheel well on the 3rd generation Honda Fit, but I'm not sure how much room the older models have.
Hi what springs/coils you are into? 🤔
Joe, I'm on the stock suspension.
he needs to jack it up and put different rims on it . looks bad I think
@@MyIronman8 @10:52 Lifting it up and possibly changing rims is the next step in the process.
"Will 205/55/16s fit on a Honda Fit?" is a very popular question on the Honda Fit groups/forums.
That is why I chose to video document putting these tires on first, instead of the lift kit.
Great video, have you decided on a lift?
I've found two. Hopefully I will be able to get both of them and make a nice comparison video.
Oooo weeee! Can’t wait!
I like my tires like I like my butts: thick and meaty! 😤
Turn Signal Flashes One Time ;)
How much pressure (in psi) did you filled in?
The reccomended 34psi.
One of the disadvantages of this car is low ground clearance 😂
Working on it, lol.
I want lift my fit, what did you do to do that with yours? What is still stock? What size rims did you go with and tire size? Do you still have the same handling experience?
Hi Tap,
My Honda Fit is basically stock on some oversized tires. It's currently sitting on 205/55/16's, lifting it up about a 1/2". I'd say the handling is roughly the same.
You can use Tema 4x4 spacers to give your Fit about a 2" lift. I'm currently waiting for HRGengineering or HRGoffroad to release their lift kit in the future.
In the mean time I'm trying to figure out the next rim and tire combo that would let me put on even larger tires and still be able to fully turn the wheel. It's a long process but I want to do it right.
@@HondaFit4Adventure with the 205/55/16 you can turn the wheel to the fullest without any issue
Did you ever do the lift kit?
I decided against installing the Tema 4x4 lift kit.
I did go up another tire size thought. That video is uploading now.
Where can I get that roof rack
It's a Thule Canyon XT with extension. amzn.to/3Mqvj5i
Install video. th-cam.com/video/j7zabjK0QM8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=W8jO963vCny2zYgV
They've gone up in price since Covid. I would check out Facebook market place for deals. I see them for sale quite a bit on there.
What's the original tire size that comes with the car?
3rd generation Honda Fit's come with a 185/60/15 or 185/55/16 depending on the model.
This is a 2015 LX so it came with 185/60/15
In part:1 th-cam.com/video/Y-1Pp4mF-1E/w-d-xo.html I perform the same tests on a 205/50/16 setup.
This is a similar diameter to the stock Honda Fit.
Does the Tyre rub the fender ?
99% of the time it does not.
We're going up a size this winter.
@@HondaFit4Adventure wow
Does it affect the turn radius?
Good question. No the turning radius is not affected.
Would 205 65 15 fit?
Most likely, yes.
205/55/16 is 631.9mm or 24.877" in diameter.
205/65/15 is 647.5mm or 25.492" in diameter.
They would be a little over 1/2" bigger in diameter, but only a 1/4" closer to wheel wells.
I'm going to try...
205/60/15 which is 652.4mm or 25.685" in diameter.
Roughly the same size as what you'd like to try. I'm sure there going to work in the back, but the front may have some clearance issues while turning.
How did it affect gas mileage?
That's a hard question to answer as the roof rack was already affecting my MPG.
I'm still managing 30+ at 70mph.
@@HondaFit4Adventure and how is the handling compared to the smaller tire? And thank you for the response.
The handling is the same.
I get an occasional rub here and there going over a dip on the tollway but nothing to leave a mark on the tire. It might be because of the weight off the roofrack and solar batteries. That's something I'll have took into. How much my car weighs.
@@HondaFit4Adventure I was thinking of going up to 195 55 R16.
Whats the offset of the wheels ?
FRONT AND REAR
Size: 16x7
(+1 Diameter)
Offset: 42mm
@@HondaFit4Adventure Cool thanks. I got same size rims with and offset of 40mm and I'm thinking if getting 205/55/16. Should be fine.
@@gloriousrunningpotato The stock rim can handle 205/55s and that has a 35-48 offset. You'll be fine.
@@gloriousrunningpotato I forget what offset TrngHdz has, but he is also on 205/55/16s and had room for the WilWood brake kit 😎 instagram.com/p/CflEVfgrQPz/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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