Don't know much about tires except my OEM Dunlup tires need replacing. My 2009 FIT base model is 175/65R15, which is harder to find.

Just ordered four Michelin Primacy MXV4 (195/60R15) for this Saturday. Will the bigger size help with the ride quality and in the snow? Compared to my Mazda6, I really hate the FIT's road bumps.

Sure hope not going to run into any problems like rubs, and with ABS, TPMS. Not even sure what is the correct air pressure required for the new tires now, any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

Probably won't do much for ride quality, should be about the same, but traction in all cases will be better. Those 175 Bridgestones it came with are garbage, the only good thing about them is they're super light and are good for gas mileage. I ditched them within 5k miles and sold them on CL haha.

Shouldn't have any problems with rubs if you're at stock ride height. Probably should have got 185 but no biggie.

 

Thanks to Wanderer for the reply.

We actually got about 2 inches of snow last night and icy this morning, so it was a good testing day. First thing this morning was to get the new tires. Just drove out the driveway and made a turn onto my street and FIT slided already when brakes applied, slided again later at another intersection so now I had to go about 20 mph to Discount Tires. This is with 5/32 remaining on front and 3/32 in rear.

Anyhow, after I got the new tires, didn't feel any improvement with the bumps but does seem more quiet with road noise. I did try 2 sudden stops and accelerations and at least no more sliding, but wheel did spin once.
Guess will know more next week commuting to work. Daily commute is 25 minutes local in the burbs with 20 minutes hwy. Just trying see how the ride quality and safety can be improved (snows quite a bit here too)..

 

Reduce your tire pressure. I am from Western Michigan, Lower Peninsula, the name of the city is Muskegon. We get ample Great Lake Michigan effect snow all winter long. One of the tricks we do is lower our tire pressure to allow for more grab. I know the tpms light will go on, but you will be safer, and more secure.

 

Why not try this Hankook Optimo H426.. It is good for touring an all seasons