tire size

[wushumasterku]

so i've decided to go with df210 and 15 inch wheels
for my tires, should i go with 195/55/15?
or maybe a 205? can you share some experience on this?
thanks

[kimona]

I think 205/50's would work really well for you.

[reznunt]

+1

[Black Yaris]

here, the YW wheel and tire guide
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021

[wushumasterku]

thanks
i looked at that chart

205 50 16 611.40 24.071

or

205 50 15 586.00 23.071

is better with DF210???

[kimona]

Originally Posted by wushumasterku

thanks
i looked at that chart

205 50 16 611.40 24.071

or

205 50 15 586.00 23.071

is better with DF210???

With DF210's, you can run 15's or 16's. It's your choice.

With 15's and 205/50's, you don't need to worry too much about the wheel offset because of the short tires.

However, if you want to run 16x7's with 205/50/16's, then wheel offset is critical. To avoid rubbing problems, don't run less than ET42mm. If you choose to install wheels with ET38-40mm, then you should go with 195/50's or 205/45's.

[Black Yaris]

205/50R16 would be better because personally I would not want the other size because it is much smaller of a size, and that is not my cup of tea

[kimona]

This is the Toyota Vitz OEM wheel and tire size: 16x6, ET51, 195/50/16

Most (lowered) Vitz 16" tire upgrades are to 205/45/16.

195/50/16 is a very common tire size in Asia, but not here in the States. We've been installing 205/50/16's because they are readily available and really cheap.

But, 205/50/16's won't work with DF210's and 16x7, ET38's, for example; you'll have to go with either OEM 195/50/16 or with 205/45/16's. These tires are not too short.

[Black Yaris]

why tell him to run a +38 then? 205/50R16 would be perfect with a +42..... I am not saying they are too short... I am saying they are too short for my taste.... when you put a smaller tire on like that you just open the wheel gap back up, and that completely defeats the purpose of lowering your car in the first place....

[kimona]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

why tell him to run a +38 then? 205/50R16 would be perfect with a +42..... I am not saying they are too short... I am saying they are too short for my taste.... when you put a smaller tire on like that you just open the wheel gap back up, and that completely defeats the purpose of lowering your car in the first place....

Yeah, I completely agree with you about wheel gap, but if you look at CaliYaris' car, he is running 16x7's, ET38, 195/50/16's... and they look really tight. He initially installed 205/50's but encountered rubbing problems.

So, I'm not telling this guy to run ET38's, but you know yourself, BlackYaris, some guys just want a particular wheel regardless if it's the best offset for the application or not. So, if he chooses to run ET38-40mm, then he needs to think twice before installing 205/50's.

Personally, I like 205/50's as well, so I would choose a wheel with the proper offset for that tire.

[Black Yaris]

True.....
+38-40 = 195/50
+42-45 = 205/50
problems solved :)