2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Size Tires Should This Car Would Benefit Using

2010 HONDA INSIGHT HYBRID
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what size tires should this car have, and would I benefit from using larger diameter tires / rims?
Nov 23, 2012 at 2:44 AM
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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.
Nov 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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