
The original tire brand of the Fit is Bridgestone, with a tire specification of 185/60r15. Taking the 2020 Fit as an example, it belongs to the compact car category, with body dimensions of: length 4109mm, width 1694mm, height 1537mm, a wheelbase of 2530mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters, and a curb weight of 1088kg. The 2020 Fit features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 131ps, a maximum power of 96kW, and a maximum torque of 155Nm, paired with a continuously variable transmission.

The Fit I bought was delivered last year, and it came with Dunlop ENASAVE EC300 tires as original equipment, sized 185/60 R15 84H. These tires are quite fuel-efficient, and the road noise is acceptable in urban areas. The wet grip is decent, but the lateral support feels a bit soft during sharp turns. During maintenance, the mechanic mentioned that this model focuses on wear resistance, and indeed, after 20,000 kilometers, the tread is still quite deep. However, some car enthusiasts in the group mentioned that earlier batches used Bridgestone's energy-saving tires, and it depends on the production batch and configuration version. If I were to change tires, in the same price range, I could consider Yokohama's BlueEarth series, which offers better quiet performance.

The original tires on our family's third-generation Fit were Bridgestone EP150, the 185-width energy-saving type. The most noticeable thing was how light the steering felt, and when driving on the highway above 110 km/h, the tire noise would rumble loudly. But their wear resistance was truly impressive—they lasted 60,000 kilometers before needing replacement. Once, during a tire repair, I noticed a factory label stuck on the inner side of the rim, marked with the model code 'EP150 84T'. Later, I looked it up and learned that the 'T' stands for a maximum speed of 190 km/h, while 'H' grade is 210 km/h—though our little car could never reach those speeds anyway. Now, I've switched to Continental UC6 tires, and the comfort improvement is obvious, but fuel consumption has increased by about 0.3 liters.

When helping my cousin inspect his new car, I specifically checked that the 2022 Fit Joy Edition comes equipped with Yokohama BluEarth AE50 tires. The tread grooves are relatively fine, and the tire sidewall indicates a load index of 88H. During a rainy test drive, I deliberately drove through puddles and found the drainage to be acceptable, though the braking distance was slightly longer. The tire date code is located diagonally opposite the valve stem, and a difference within three months from the vehicle's production date is considered normal. These budget tires typically last about 40,000 to 50,000 kilometers, with recommended tire pressure maintained between 2.3-2.5 bar. Insufficient tire pressure is particularly prone to causing wear on both sides.


