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2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Rim, Bump.
Mileage: 116,000 miles.

Asked on November 23, 2012

Honda Insight Hybrid Tire Problem

What size tires should this car have, and would I benefit from using larger diameter tires / rims?
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Replied on November 23, 2012

Standard tires are 175/65R15.

Larger rim diameter means lower profile tires. Handling during hard cornerings would be better but ride would be harsher and uncomfortable/bumpy as you would be feeling road shocks more. Tires would be more expensive and so would be the rims.

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