Best Tire for Honda Jazz

[ChrisK_2025]

I swapped to Kumho Ecsta SPTs, 195/55R15 85V, when I downgraded from 16" to 15" a month ago. My old tires were Toyo Proxes 4 all-seasons, 205/45R16 87W, and those were great.

The only complaint I have with the Kumhos is that they have taller sidewalls than the aspect ratio would have you believe, and it's a common trend to the SPTs. If you could, look for the 195/50R15 version.

In every other department they are quite stellar and more than enough for a road tire. Quiet, comfortable, progressive in losing and gaining grip (you'd have to do something stupid to unstick them, like brake hard mid-corner), and great in the wet. A treadwear rating of 320 means you won't run out of serviceable tread depth in the 5-6 years you'll be using them.

They're even priced right, too: Wheelhaus in Evangelista sells them for PhP2750 apiece.

What's wrong with more sidewall, if I might ask?

[dr. d]

What's wrong with more sidewall, if I might ask?

i like taller sidewalls.
makes for smoother ride, in my opinion.
personally, i do not need the so-called sporty response of less sidewall.

[Dr.Kamiya]

i like taller sidewalls.
makes for smoother ride, in my opinion.
personally, i do not need the so-called sporty response of less sidewall.

The 520i on display at Rockwell has surprisingly thick sidewalls.
Perhaps we are seeing a return to sensibility?

(pic from Visor's FB page)

[ChrisK_2025]

i like taller sidewalls.
makes for smoother ride, in my opinion.
personally, i do not need the so-called sporty
response of less sidewall.

In the U.S., low profile tires around huge wheels is preferred mainly for looks.

That said, this American with you on both of your points. I concern myself with wheels and rims not for looks, but for performance and handling.

I too prefer higher profile tires, and for a reason that surprises most people when I tell them:

Narrower, higher profile tires have a stronger self-centering (from turns) tendency, than do wider, lower profiles.

My driving style, both in terms of speed and maneuvering, is relatively sedate..! I drive at or slightly below posted speed limits on both local roads and super highways, and don't switch lanes often. Therefore, my priority is steering that is tight (stays straight until called for), and somewhat heavier, when turning, than most people nowadays are used to.

[ChrisK_2025]

The 520i on display at Rockwell has surprisingly thick sidewalls.
Perhaps we are seeing a return to sensibility?

(pic from Visor's FB page)

Love how you phrased that.

I hope so! The "lowest profile" tire for me is 60-series.

In the States I saw 2020 and later Corollas on OEM 40-series low profile, and I thought to myself "how does that enhance looks?", not to mention the car must ride like a pulpwood wagon.


Since the Jazz here is the same thing we call 'Fit' in North America, I would recommend Bridgestone, Goodyear, in an all-season format, for grip esp in the Cordilerra.

[bmacavanza]

Buy, as along as not a cheap brand tyre, and as per spec of the manufacturer.

[bxr monkey]

The 520i on display at Rockwell has surprisingly thick sidewalls.
Perhaps we are seeing a return to sensibility?

(pic from Visor's FB page)

Might be due to cost consideration. As this may be the limited edition 3.99M base model.

https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-...php-3-99m.html

OT:
Sabi nila parang naka bargain ka ng 5 series sa presyo ng 3 series. Sold out na kaya? Or sa ganyang market walang papansin sa base model?
Balik sa area ko, parang naka bili ng Vios XE or XLE sa price ng Wigo G.

[ChrisK_2025]

Might be due to cost consideration. As this may be the limited edition 3.99M base model.

https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-...php-3-99m.html

OT:
Sabi nila parang naka bargain ka ng 5 series sa presyo ng 3 series. Sold out na kaya? Or sa ganyang market walang papansin sa base model?
Balik sa area ko, parang naka bili ng Vios XE or XLE sa price ng Wigo G.

I'm not used to seeing BMW saloons without a moonroof on top.