Need recommendation- Honda FIT

[jamshoot]

Need all Honda bros advice.
1. Current rim is 14" (stock) - I've read many forums but still not sure which is best. I am looking at 15" sport rim but I've went to some W/shop, they told me there isn't any difference in using 16". So need any Honda bros who are using 16" to advice. Mine is GE6 model. And also, what type of tyre brand & size is suitable. (Handling & noise)
2. I am also looking to change my windscreen wiper. In the market there are Bosh Aerotwin, frameless silicone wiper & silicone wiper. Again many pros & cons ... need some advice from bros who are using any of these wiper & what is the recommendation.

Appreciate any help, advice & good shop to buy.

Cheers

 

[tatsit]

increasing your wheel size would only mean poorer FC but better turning characteristic (handling).

i'm using bosch aerotwin, pros - very clean wipe, and its a 2 way wiper, you get clean wind screen whenever it wipes. cons - because it is made of rubber, it wears out faster than silicone. and replacing it is expensive because for mine, i have to replace the whole thing, i cant replace rubber only.

for me, i preserve the wipers by applying rain repel on the windscreen, light rains i dont wipe. heavy rain, i let it accumulate then manually wipe.

 

[weng]

1. workshop likes you to change to biggest possible cos means more money for them. few points to note:

- 16" both rims and tyres are more expensive than 15". for typical replica rims, difference could be about $20-$30 per rim. for tyres it could be about $40-$50 per tyre. add them all up x4 and you'll know the difference.

- typical 16" tyre profile for Fit is either 205/45/r16 or 205/50/r16. 15" typical is 195/50/r15 or 195/55/r15. with a wider profile, you get slightly better stability but will become slightly more sluggish (especially with the Fit's small engine) and getting slightly poorer fuel consumption, sometimes very subtle and not readily noticeable. you can get a 195/50/r16 profile but typical replica rim width for 16" is 7", which is quite wide for a 195. can put no problem, but may not look as nice la.

- Fit/Jazz fender space allowance sucks. stock 16" rim is only a 6" width rim with a 185/55/r16 tyre. offset is quite a whopping +53 which you'll almost never find outside. and this rim is almost just flushed with the fender (for the front. rear is ok). stock 15" rim is a 5.5" width rim with a 175/65/r15. offset is +45 which is also quite hard to find. and this is almost perfectly flushed with the fender. both tyre size are odd sizes and hard to find, which means limited tyre choices. and anything thicker/wider than that, your front wheels will protrude out of the fender, which looks fugly. but that's more of a cosmetic issue. you may be ok with it. but at least i can't stand it. do note that typical offset for replica 15" is +40 6.5J and 16" is +38 to +40 7J. subtract from the +45 and +53 (in mm) respectively and you'll know how much the wheel will shift outwards. and not only that, the wider tyres will just worsen it. 16" looks horrible, to me. UNLESS you go do cambering to say 1 to 1.2 degrees, but that will set you back by another high 100s.



so there you go... if you are ok with the cosmetic issue (front wheel protrude out), by all means but i would suggest 15" at most, and with a 195/55/r15 instead of a 195/50/r15. 55-profile is slightly thicker and more comfortable if you are already used to your 14" thick tyre comfort. also, if your Fit is the 1.3 non-skyroof version, i believe your suspension is different. it's slightly higher. if you put a 195/50/r15, actually it's quite thin and end up you have a very big gap between your tyre and fender. doesn't look nice. ok, again, cosmetic issue.

also note that by changing to even 15", you may notice slightly more sluggish compared to your 14", and fuel consumption may be slightly poorer.

for tyres, if you are looking for comfort, i suggest michelin xm2. if want better performance tyres, then michelin ps3 or bridgestone re002.


2. i've not much experience with aftermarket wipers as i always buy the original wiper rubber and use back the original frame.

 

[MR_CHENG]

Hi, I driving honda jazz GD1. Currently, using 16" profile (205/45 ZR16 87W).

Bigger rims better handling, look nicer but fuel consumption will decrease and more expensive. As for noise I believe it's depending on the brand/models of the tyres.

As for wipers, what I feel as long as when you activate it and can give you a clear vision then it can be consider still good and usable.

 

[jamshoot]

Hi all

Thank u all bros who reply me.
Did'nt know there are so many technical stuffs to know.
Thank u all.
Cheers

 

[danguard]

I personally drive a ge6 and my butt feel better with 15 inch then 16 inch on my ride .... I am actually thinking 14 though haha for next change

 

[tk]

another thing.. the wider the tyre the more likely to aquaplane.. for a car of jazz weight better not to go wider than 195..

 

[tazzi80]

I am driving GE6, on 205/45/16 and have nvr regretted! Anything smaller than that imo looks weird (by that's my opinion la). My rims don't really protrude out as well. Actually most fit on 16 inch looks fine. Not too sure about jazz though as the stock profile is slightly different. Anyway my FC is still ard 15 on 16 inch. Very stable also on 16".

Wiper I am using PIAA. Quite good. Can get from inspire 21.

 

[jamshoot]

I am driving GE6, on 205/45/16 and have nvr regretted! Anything smaller than that imo looks weird (by that's my opinion la). My rims don't really protrude out as well. Actually most fit on 16 inch looks fine. Not too sure about jazz though as the stock profile is slightly different. Anyway my FC is still ard 15 on 16 inch. Very stable also on 16".

Wiper I am using PIAA. Quite good. Can get from inspire 21.

Hi tazzi80
Amazing ... you can achieve FC 15 on 16" .. Now I am on 14" .. my FC is averaging at 12.5. Do u install anything in your FIT. Can share. If not, what may go wrong with my car.

Cheers

 

[tazzi80]

Hi tazzi80
Amazing ... you can achieve FC 15 on 16" .. Now I am on 14" .. my FC is averaging at 12.5. Do u install anything in your FIT. Can share. If not, what may go wrong with my car.

Cheers

12.5 FC on a 14 inch is not very normal... You always full throttle isit... Or if your drive is mostly start stop then maybe 12.5. I nvr change anything except drop in filter and coilover and upgraded the rims. I have full ICE system installed with 2 doors soundproof somemore (2 amps, woofer + customized boot)

 

[jamshoot]

12.5 FC on a 14 inch is not very normal... You always full throttle isit... Or if your drive is mostly start stop then maybe 12.5. I nvr change anything except drop in filter and coilover and upgraded the rims. I have full ICE system installed with 2 doors soundproof somemore (2 amps, woofer + customized boot)

Hi
I am not very technical. What do u mean by "full throttle is it".

Cheers

 

[ZhuTou!]

Hi
I am not very technical. What do u mean by "full throttle is it".

Cheers

meaning ur right foot always step alot

 

[danguard]

Like me NA car with turbo leg

 

[jamshoot]

meaning ur right foot always step alot

If I always maintain my speed (maybe +/- 5 0r 10) - does that mean "step alot".
cheers

 

[ZhuTou!]

If I always maintain my speed (maybe +/- 5 0r 10) - does that mean "step alot".
cheers

let say i divide the pedal into 10 sections
u step 7 sections for gear 1
7 sections for gear 2
7 sections for gear 3

this is call step alot
something like playing the pickup speed

 

[ZhuTou!]

Like me NA car with turbo leg

go buy a car without abs
can attain higher level

 

[Dragon]

let say i divide the pedal into 10 sections
u step 7 sections for gear 1
7 sections for gear 2
7 sections for gear 3

this is call step alot
something like playing the pickup speed

Actually a better gauge is by watching the tachometer, i.e. stay below 2k rpm for better FC.

 

[q w e r t ii]

1. 16" rims naturally means u will get bigger, wider tires. this will give you better handling.

however, you might sacrifice ride comfort, get higher noise levels, and poorer fc. not forgetting the bigger the rims, the more expensive tires get.

2. wipers many will recommend bosch aerotwin. personally i'd say get cheap ones like denso, then replace them every year. our weather is hot, so quality of rubber will deteriorate quickly.

 

[jamshoot]

1. 16" rims naturally means u will get bigger, wider tires. this will give you better handling.

however, you might sacrifice ride comfort, get higher noise levels, and poorer fc. not forgetting the bigger the rims, the more expensive tires get.

2. wipers many will recommend bosch aerotwin. personally i'd say get cheap ones like denso, then replace them every year. our weather is hot, so quality of rubber will deteriorate quickly.

Hi

Once again, thanks all bros giving useful tips & advice.
Appreciate

jamshoot

 

[danguard]

Maybe it's just me but rims smaller my pick up also seems to be faster and more power also ... Maybe just my butt feel haha