What is the tire specification of the Honda Vezel?
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The tire specification model of the Honda Vezel is 215/55R17. The first number 215 represents the tire width of 215MM, 55 indicates that the aspect ratio of the tire section is 55%, meaning the section height is 55% of the width, and 17 represents the rim diameter of 17 inches. The middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. The brand of the Honda Vezel's tires is Bridgestone. The wheel design is highly stylized, and the spare tire specification is non-full size. If you want to replace the tires yourself, you can follow the steps below: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the frame of the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack touches the metal part of the frame. Raise the jack until it supports the car. The jack should be positioned under the vehicle, check and ensure the jack is at a right angle to the ground. Remove the hubcap, loosen the nuts counterclockwise. Do not completely loosen the nuts, just enough to eliminate resistance. When loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures that the nuts turn instead of the tire. Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose. Repeat this step for all lug nuts, then completely remove the nuts. Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully align the tire rim with the wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, and tighten them by hand until all nuts are hidden. At this point, the tire replacement is complete. In addition to the model, the tire is also marked with the following common data: Tire cord material: Represented by Chinese pinyin, such as M-cotton cord, R-rayon cord, N-nylon cord, G-steel cord, ZG-steel radial cord tire. Speed rating: Indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry a specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent the certified speed ratings of tires from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Commonly used speed ratings include: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h. Rim specification: Indicates the rim specification compatible with the tire for practical use, such as "Standard Rim 5.00F".
I've been driving the Vezel for two years, and it came with factory-fitted 215/60 R16 tires—that's 215mm tread width, 60% aspect ratio, and 16-inch wheel diameter. Last time I changed tires, I specifically measured them. This size, combined with the Vezel's suspension tuning, makes it exceptionally stable at high speeds and smooth over speed bumps. However, a heads-up: base and top trims may differ. For instance, some higher trims use larger 215/55 R17 Michelin tires. I recommend checking the manual or the sticker on the door B-pillar for the official certified size. Don’t just go for the cheapest option when replacing tires—wrong specs can affect ESP intervention and fuel efficiency. I’ve seen cases where incorrect sizing caused frequent false alarms from the tire pressure monitoring system.
