What size tires does a 2009 Honda Fit have?

Can wrong size tires damage car?

Unfortunately, altering the tire size of a vehicle without thorough and careful consideration is a decision that can really bite. Fitting the wrong tire size can cause damage to a vehicle, and is a real safety hazard as well.

Do bigger tires affect the transmission?

Changing the tire circumference changes the gear ratio for your transmission to the road. This causes your vehicle to require more lower-end torque to turn the wheels and the engine will spin slower. What is this? This slower spinning engine will cause slower acceleration and more heat in your gearboxes.

Do tires need to be the exact same size?

For optimal safety and performance, Continental recommends fitting the same tires to every wheel position on your car, so drivers should have the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear tires.

How much can I change my tire size?

When changing tire sizes, we recommend staying within 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire. Any more than this and you face the risk of brake failure.

Do all 4 tires have to be the same size?

The short answer is that, in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all. For optimal safety and performance, it is recommended that vehicles are fitted with the same tires to every wheel position on your car.

Do tire sizes have to match exactly?

Width and diameter are the two factors that determine tire and rim compatibility. For diameter you’ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel. There’s a bit more flexibility when it comes to wheel widths.

Is it OK to go down in tire size?

Smaller tires can cause inaccurate information from your speedometer and odometer, create transmission shifting issues, cause anti-lock brakes to malfunction, and may even trip your check engine light.

Does tire size affect horsepower?

The rotational inertia, which factors in the mass of the wheel, is likely contributing to the difference. Most simply put, heavier wheels and tires means less power realized against the road.

Do bigger tires wear out faster?

Fast-Wearing Tires

This forces tires to scrape against the surface which wears them out faster. Rotating them more often will help delay the wear and tear. However, keep in mind that big tires generally have shorter life spans than smaller tires.

Do bigger tires use more gas?

For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling.

How much mpg will I lose with bigger tires?

With today’s new tires, there is virtually no difference in mpg due to tire size. As with many questions related to cars and tires, the answer to this question can have nuances, conditions, and variations.

Which rim size is best?

If your wheel set is going to be used for both road and gravel, select a road rim and tire sizes 25mm-50mm. This means an internal rim width of at least 20mm. Ideally, for a 40mm tire intended for gravel roads select a 21-24mm internal rim width.

Do tires affect acceleration?

Your tires affect everything from handling, braking and acceleration, to yes – even gas mileage.

Why are bigger rims better?

Wider car wheels, in the most basic sense, result in more road contact, wider thread, and stiffer sidewalls, all of these characteristics and more will contribute to your vehicle cornering better. Bigger wheels open your car up to better design choices along with a better assortment of tires.