Wheel/Tire Sanity check - Toyota Yaris Forums

regal · 03-23-2009, 11:42 AM

Plan is to switch to the Eibach 1" drop springs.

Want to use snow tires on the 15" stock steelies in the winter, not sure of the size probably 185/60/15.

Summer will be Scion xB wheels (15x6.5) with 195-55-15 Dunlop DZ101's.

Does this seem plausible?

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 03-23-2009, 11:47 AM

your TPMS sensors won't work with those xb wheels.

regal · 03-23-2009, 12:01 PM

I will be by-passing the TPMS.

Main thing I am not sure of is if a snow tire on the stock rims will work with the 1" drop.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 03-23-2009, 12:19 PM

won't be a problem.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-23-2009, 12:25 PM

You shouldn't have any problem. The OEM tires are 185/60/15 and with my TRD drop I've never had a touch. Winters shouldn't be any taller than summers. Perhaps a bit going from manf. to manf. but nothing significant.

regal · 03-24-2009, 09:40 AM

With the 195-55-15 summer tires will I see a decrease in mpg vs stock ?

CASTREX · 03-24-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by regal

With the 195-55-15 summer tires will I see a decrease in mpg vs stock ?

No you won't.

Must people that see a decrease on MPG after changing wheels is because they run super heavy 17"

Look for a lightweight 15.

Konig and Rota both have some nice lightweight and affordable options like the Konig Heliums or the Feathers.

Regarding your tire options... not a big fan of the Direzzas 101. If I were you I would pay the difference and get the Direzza star specs... Those are some awesome summer tires... you won't regret it.

IllusionX · 03-24-2009, 03:54 PM

you should use 205/55R15 instead, especially when you have 15x6.5". 195/55R15 is a tiny bit smaller.

i have no choice to use 195/55R15, i have 15x5 wheels :(

regal · 03-27-2009, 10:38 AM

OK last check. I found an incredible deal on 15x6.5" Nippon wheels with 205-50-15 tires. I found an anynomous white Yaris and photoshopped these wheels on. I am almost 40 so wanted to go with more conservatice OEM wheels but what do you think about these? Too crazy for an old man? Main reason for the new wheels is for better handling (also adding a TRD suspension.)

Black Yaris · 03-27-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regal

OK last check. I found an incredible deal on 15x6.5" Nippon wheels with 205-50-15 tires. I found an anynomous white Yaris and photoshopped these wheels on. I am almost 40 so wanted to go with more conservatice OEM wheels but what do you think about these? Too crazy for an old man? Main reason for the new wheels is for better handling (also adding a TRD suspension.)

here is my old setup

15x7 Megeti sp10's 15x7 +43
205/50R15 BFG gforce super sport a/s
DF springs (a little over 2 inch drop)

no rubbing, awesome handling, awesome wheel for the $

Saggio · 03-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

here is my old setup

15x7 Megeti sp10's 15x7 +43
205/50R15 BFG gforce super sport a/s
DF springs (a little over 2 inch drop)

no rubbing, awesome handling, awesome wheel for the $

I want that rear spoiler!

Black Yaris · 03-27-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Saggio

I want that rear spoiler!

Microimage

jdinrc · 03-27-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regal

OK last check. I found an incredible deal on 15x6.5" Nippon wheels with 205-50-15 tires. I found an anynomous white Yaris and photoshopped these wheels on. I am almost 40 so wanted to go with more conservatice OEM wheels but what do you think about these? Too crazy for an old man? Main reason for the new wheels is for better handling (also adding a TRD suspension.)

When you get to 45 you'll want to get some chrome wheels like I did. The hell with conservative!

Black Yaris · 03-27-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdinrc

When you get to 45 you'll want to get some chrome wheels like I did. The hell with conservative!

those old style chrome wheels belong on a mustang

Mead · 03-27-2009, 06:15 PM

almost 40? and you know howto use the internet?

regal · 03-28-2009, 01:41 AM

jdinrc, thosae Chrome rims are fantastic, glad I'm not the only gray-beard around here.

There is sort of a catch with this wheel deal. The tires are calle Nankang N505. I told the seller I want summer-performance tires and he claims these are but I can find absolutely no info about this model N505, even on NaKang's website there is no info. I would hate to send the $600 and these turn out to be all-seasons.

dallas · 03-28-2009, 02:12 AM

The white Yaris with the 205 50 15 is perfect, the rims a good stlyle for the car.

churp · 03-28-2009, 10:38 AM

Old at 'almost' 40???? What ya have planned for the next 50?

The chrome 5 spokes look great to me (prefer polished though). Personally have early MR2 rims...39 offset w/215 x 60 14's.

03-23-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Wheel/Tire Sanity check Plan is to switch to the Eibach 1" drop springs. Want to use snow tires on the 15" stock steelies in the winter, not sure of the size probably 185/60/15. Summer will be Scion xB wheels (15x6.5) with 195-55-15 Dunlop DZ101's. Does this seem plausible?

03-23-2009, 11:47 AM	#2
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	your TPMS sensors won't work with those xb wheels. __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

03-23-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	won't be a problem. __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

03-23-2009, 12:25 PM	#5
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	You shouldn't have any problem. The OEM tires are 185/60/15 and with my TRD drop I've never had a touch. Winters shouldn't be any taller than summers. Perhaps a bit going from manf. to manf. but nothing significant. __________________ 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.

03-28-2009, 10:38 AM	#18
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	Old at 'almost' 40???? What ya have planned for the next 50? The chrome 5 spokes look great to me (prefer polished though). Personally have early MR2 rims...39 offset w/215 x 60 14's. __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

03-23-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	I will be by-passing the TPMS. Main thing I am not sure of is if a snow tire on the stock rims will work with the 1" drop.

03-24-2009, 09:40 AM	#6
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	With the 195-55-15 summer tires will I see a decrease in mpg vs stock ?

03-24-2009, 03:54 PM	#8
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	you should use 205/55R15 instead, especially when you have 15x6.5". 195/55R15 is a tiny bit smaller. i have no choice to use 195/55R15, i have 15x5 wheels :(

03-27-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	OK last check. I found an incredible deal on 15x6.5" Nippon wheels with 205-50-15 tires. I found an anynomous white Yaris and photoshopped these wheels on. I am almost 40 so wanted to go with more conservatice OEM wheels but what do you think about these? Too crazy for an old man? Main reason for the new wheels is for better handling (also adding a TRD suspension.)

03-27-2009, 06:15 PM	#15
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	almost 40? and you know howto use the internet?

03-28-2009, 01:41 AM	#16
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	jdinrc, thosae Chrome rims are fantastic, glad I'm not the only gray-beard around here. There is sort of a catch with this wheel deal. The tires are calle Nankang N505. I told the seller I want summer-performance tires and he claims these are but I can find absolutely no info about this model N505, even on NaKang's website there is no info. I would hate to send the $600 and these turn out to be all-seasons.

03-28-2009, 02:12 AM	#17
dallas Drives: Yaris Hatch /Landrover D2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 242	The white Yaris with the 205 50 15 is perfect, the rims a good stlyle for the car.

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