a tyre question - Toyota Yaris Forums

JapRulezz · 12-21-2008, 07:37 PM

if i were to replace my 185/60/r15 on my yaris with 195/55/r15 would that decrease the cars power ?

ztrack157 · 12-21-2008, 07:56 PM

nope. actually makes circumference of the tire smaller. thus less time for one rotation.

thebarber · 12-21-2008, 07:56 PM

no, no loss in power

AlexNet0 · 12-21-2008, 08:36 PM

does that do anything to your gas mileage? Putting smaller tires on?
Theory tells me it would, but I dont know by how much.

ignore me please if this is a stupid question, lol

thebarber · 12-21-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexNet0

does that do anything to your gas mileage? Putting smaller tires on?
Theory tells me it would, but I dont know by how much.

ignore me please if this is a stupid question, lol

would really affect economy....over size is pretty much the same....195-55 tire might be a bit heavier, but i wouldnt think itd be different enough to make any kind of a change except the wider rubber would grip better in handling...

*kimona* · 12-21-2008, 09:21 PM

185/60/15 = 23.7

195/55/15 = 23.4

205/55/15 = 23.9

This information is in the "official wheel and tire guide" in the sticky in this section.

ztrack157 · 12-22-2008, 01:29 AM

It would screw with your speedometer as well. Unless you hav a scangauge or something to correct it.

ddongbap · 12-22-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrack157

It would screw with your speedometer as well. Unless you hav a scangauge or something to correct it.

MM.. I'm pretty sure a scangauge wouldn't fix that problem.

JapRulezz · 12-22-2008, 07:12 PM

i did it people , and i feel a great deal more handling and stability , i asked the Question because although the less time for rotation , theres a increase in rubber width .... so who wins?
PS : i didnt understand that ''23.7'' thing by kimona

*kimona* · 12-22-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JapRulezz

i did it people , and i feel a great deal more handling and stability , i asked the Question because although the less time for rotation , theres a increase in rubber width .... so who wins?
PS : i didnt understand that ''23.7'' thing by kimona

Sorry. I was giving you diameter in inches so you could make a comparison among tyre sizes. The most common upgrade is from 185/60/15 to 205/55/15... because it is closest to OEM diameter.

Speedo error is not of concern with these tyre size changes. In fact, there is speedo error right out of the box with the Vitz/Yaris with OEM 14, 15, and 16 inch diameter wheels/tyres.

Russelt3hPirate · 12-23-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Sorry. I was giving you diameter in inches so you could make a comparison among tyre sizes. The most common upgrade is from 185/60/15 to 205/55/15... because it is closest to OEM diameter.

Speedo error is not of concern with these tyre size changes. In fact, there is speedo error right out of the box with the Vitz/Yaris with OEM 14, 15, and 16 inch diameter wheels/tyres.

No car has an accurate speedo and the faster you go the less accurate they are.

as long as someone doesn't go too crazy it wont be a "real" problem.

JapRulezz · 12-23-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Sorry. I was giving you diameter in inches so you could make a comparison among tyre sizes. The most common upgrade is from 185/60/15 to 205/55/15... because it is closest to OEM diameter.

Speedo error is not of concern with these tyre size changes. In fact, there is speedo error right out of the box with the Vitz/Yaris with OEM 14, 15, and 16 inch diameter wheels/tyres.

just a second , forgive me for my car ignorance but how can 15' inch wheels have different diameters like 23.4 and 23.7 ? (doesn't 15 = diameter )

and how about filling the tyre with nitrogen instead of air which is better ?

b_hickman11 · 12-24-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JapRulezz

just a second , forgive me for my car ignorance but how can 15' inch wheels have different diameters like 23.4 and 23.7 ? (doesn't 15 = diameter )

and how about filling the tyre with nitrogen instead of air which is better ?

Some tires can be the same size but have a different total diameter. It depends on the tread depth. Some tires come with a 9/32 tread depth while some others might have 10/32 or 11/32. Some may be even more than that.

Russelt3hPirate · 12-24-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by b_hickman11

Some tires can be the same size but have a different total diameter. It depends on the tread depth. Some tires come with a 9/32 tread depth while some others might have 10/32 or 11/32. Some may be even more than that.

also depends on the width wheel mounted and actual section width which isn't always the advertised # on the sidewall. :)

Russelt3hPirate · 12-24-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by walri

Go for helium, but remember that it is highly explosive (remember the Hindenberg).

wasn't the Hindenberg filled with Hydrogen?

Tamago · 12-24-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

wasn't the Hindenberg filled with Hydrogen?

i thought it was Centerlinium

YarisSedan · 12-22-2008, 09:04 PM

Your bottom end and off the line acceleration will benifit slightly. Your top speed will decrease as well as your top end fuel milage. Larger diamter will give you higher top speed and better economy on freeway speeds. If you do local driving and no more than 40mph then you will benifit from this. If you speed most of your time commuting you would be better off with a larger diamter size. Especially if you drive a automatic which is already geared twoards city driving.

ddongbap · 12-23-2008, 10:38 PM

Its not the rims that make up different dia. Its the rubber size.

12-21-2008, 07:37 PM	#1
JapRulezz Drives: yaris sedan 2NZ-FE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Egypt Posts: 75	a tyre question if i were to replace my 185/60/r15 on my yaris with 195/55/r15 would that decrease the cars power ?

12-21-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	no, no loss in power __________________

12-21-2008, 08:36 PM	#4
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12-21-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
ztrack157 Vroom Vroom Beep Beep View User's Garage Drives: Powered Roller Skate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Biggs, CA Posts: 404	nope. actually makes circumference of the tire smaller. thus less time for one rotation.

12-21-2008, 09:21 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	185/60/15 = 23.7 195/55/15 = 23.4 205/55/15 = 23.9 This information is in the "official wheel and tire guide" in the sticky in this section.

12-22-2008, 01:29 AM	#7
ztrack157 Vroom Vroom Beep Beep View User's Garage Drives: Powered Roller Skate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Biggs, CA Posts: 404	It would screw with your speedometer as well. Unless you hav a scangauge or something to correct it.

12-22-2008, 07:12 PM	#9
JapRulezz Drives: yaris sedan 2NZ-FE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Egypt Posts: 75	i did it people , and i feel a great deal more handling and stability , i asked the Question because although the less time for rotation , theres a increase in rubber width .... so who wins? PS : i didnt understand that ''23.7'' thing by kimona

12-22-2008, 09:04 PM	#17
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Your bottom end and off the line acceleration will benifit slightly. Your top speed will decrease as well as your top end fuel milage. Larger diamter will give you higher top speed and better economy on freeway speeds. If you do local driving and no more than 40mph then you will benifit from this. If you speed most of your time commuting you would be better off with a larger diamter size. Especially if you drive a automatic which is already geared twoards city driving.

12-23-2008, 10:38 PM	#18
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Its not the rims that make up different dia. Its the rubber size.