16 inch wheels on Toyota Vitz/Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

waqasz · 05-25-2013, 11:07 PM

Hi,

I have put 16" wheels with a tyre size on 205/50/16 on a 2001 Toyota Vitz which available as Yaris in US and Europe. Last night on the way back from garage the front wheel touched whilst going over a ditch. Is the wrong size for the car? Should I go for 205/45/16 and what impact will have have on the car as 45 profile is a bit low. I have heard that the car might go solid if upgraded to that profile. Feedback will be appreciated.

[IMG]htp://s36.photobucket.com/user/djprojectfusion/media/DSC_8554.jpg.html]

P.S. the car was parked in such a position so I can show the space between the arch and the tyre at the front.

1.5 · 05-26-2013, 08:58 AM

Where on the tire did it rub? How big of a ditch? What is the width/offset of the wheel?

malibuguy · 05-26-2013, 10:07 AM

typically youd want a 195/50-16

47_MasoN_47 · 05-26-2013, 01:16 PM

I run 205/50/16 on my car. I'm lowered with NF210s. I did the baseball bat fender rolling method and it took care of rubbing when going over bumps. The only time I rub is at full lock turning to the left.

malibuguy · 05-26-2013, 05:35 PM

That tire is taller then stock throwing off your speedo and odometer

47_MasoN_47 · 05-26-2013, 06:08 PM

I've checked mine via GPS speedometer and those police radar things. What shows on the speedo is only 1mph less than what the GPS says.

*kimona* · 05-27-2013, 03:55 PM

205/50/16's are a bit tall for a first generation Vitz.

*kimona* · 05-27-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malibuguy

That tire is taller then stock throwing off your speedo and odometer

FYI: My speedo was off right out of the box with stock tyres. After installing 205/50/16's, my speedo is dead on.

waqasz · 06-04-2013, 08:06 PM

I have put in 205/45/16 at the back and 195/45/16 at front to eliminate any rubs and its fine now. The car is being sprayed and will be ready in few days. Will post the updated pics soon. Thanks for the help :)

waqasz · 06-06-2013, 08:00 PM

Highlights from today's day during some final touch ups and tweaks to the new ride. Don't worry about the pic quality, these were taken by my trusty mobile phone. Official shoot coming soon :)

waqasz · 06-11-2013, 04:51 PM

Final results after the modification. Please leave your feedback :)

justjesus · 06-11-2013, 05:16 PM

i ran 215/45-16s and lowered on Micro Image springs. Only rubbed in front during really hard cornering.

here's what they looked like on the yaris
Link to the look

Your car could use a bit lowering to make it look better. But that's just personal preferance.

MUSKOKA800 · 07-04-2013, 05:27 PM

I was wondering if you added a lift kit, then I saw the off-roading pictures and had my answer. Is it tippy while cornering sitting away up there?

Viperoni · 07-04-2013, 10:27 PM

Needs to get lowered badly, the exhaust tips arecrooked and looks weird with only the rear windows tinted.

How do the Continental tires perform?

05-25-2013, 11:07 PM	#1
waqasz Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pakistan Posts: 4	16 inch wheels on Toyota Vitz/Yaris Hi, I have put 16" wheels with a tyre size on 205/50/16 on a 2001 Toyota Vitz which available as Yaris in US and Europe. Last night on the way back from garage the front wheel touched whilst going over a ditch. Is the wrong size for the car? Should I go for 205/45/16 and what impact will have have on the car as 45 profile is a bit low. I have heard that the car might go solid if upgraded to that profile. Feedback will be appreciated. [IMG]htp://s36.photobucket.com/user/djprojectfusion/media/DSC_8554.jpg.html] P.S. the car was parked in such a position so I can show the space between the arch and the tyre at the front.

05-26-2013, 08:58 AM	#2
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Where on the tire did it rub? How big of a ditch? What is the width/offset of the wheel? __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

05-26-2013, 10:07 AM	#3
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 908	typically youd want a 195/50-16 __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

05-26-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I run 205/50/16 on my car. I'm lowered with NF210s. I did the baseball bat fender rolling method and it took care of rubbing when going over bumps. The only time I rub is at full lock turning to the left. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

05-26-2013, 05:35 PM	#5
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 908	That tire is taller then stock throwing off your speedo and odometer __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

05-26-2013, 06:08 PM	#6
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I've checked mine via GPS speedometer and those police radar things. What shows on the speedo is only 1mph less than what the GPS says. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

05-27-2013, 03:55 PM	#7
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	205/50/16's are a bit tall for a first generation Vitz.

06-04-2013, 08:06 PM	#9
waqasz Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pakistan Posts: 4	I have put in 205/45/16 at the back and 195/45/16 at front to eliminate any rubs and its fine now. The car is being sprayed and will be ready in few days. Will post the updated pics soon. Thanks for the help :)

06-06-2013, 08:00 PM	#10
waqasz Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pakistan Posts: 4	Highlights from today's day during some final touch ups and tweaks to the new ride. Don't worry about the pic quality, these were taken by my trusty mobile phone. Official shoot coming soon :)

06-11-2013, 04:51 PM	#11
waqasz Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pakistan Posts: 4	Final results after the modification. Please leave your feedback :)

06-11-2013, 05:16 PM	#12
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	i ran 215/45-16s and lowered on Micro Image springs. Only rubbed in front during really hard cornering. here's what they looked like on the yaris Link to the look Your car could use a bit lowering to make it look better. But that's just personal preferance.

07-04-2013, 05:27 PM	#13
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	I was wondering if you added a lift kit, then I saw the off-roading pictures and had my answer. Is it tippy while cornering sitting away up there? __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

07-04-2013, 10:27 PM	#14
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	Needs to get lowered badly, the exhaust tips arecrooked and looks weird with only the rear windows tinted. How do the Continental tires perform? __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

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