One of the major things the auto reviews did not like about the Insight was the handling. Also they thought the stopping distance was just average.
I'm guessing the 165\14\65 tires that come with the Insight were chosen for good gas milage. The rubber used in these tires seems a little on the hard side.
A larger tire, say a 195 or 205, made of softer rubber would give better traction, with a larger foot print, and a shorter stopping distance. But how large of a tire will fit in the wheel well? And how much will a larger tire effect gas mileage.
Has anyone fitted an Insight with larger tires? What was the out come?
I'm guessing the 165\14\65 tires that come with the Insight were chosen for good gas milage. The rubber used in these tires seems a little on the hard side.
A larger tire, say a 195 or 205, made of softer rubber would give better traction, with a larger foot print, and a shorter stopping distance. But how large of a tire will fit in the wheel well? And how much will a larger tire effect gas mileage.
Has anyone fitted an Insight with larger tires? What was the out come?