rim size - Toyota Yaris Forums

joeharth · 03-08-2009, 10:11 PM

Hi i believe I got some kind of sport package on my car. The rims are 15 inches. is this stock on most yaris? Does any one know if there is an option for 14 inch rims? I am not crazy about the handling of my car , I would like to hear from others may be this would improve with 14 inch wheels?.

06vitzRS · 03-08-2009, 10:19 PM

You purchased a Yaris not a sports car so you shouldn't expect much in the perfromance and handling department. However, if you go up to 16 or 17 inch rims, add lowering springs and a rear sway bar, your car will "handle" very, very well.
If you go to a 14 inch wheel, you will have even more tire side wall flex than you do now and the handling will get even worse.

jinxor · 03-08-2009, 10:22 PM

I guess for the yaris, the 16's are the best size performance wise, albeit the tyres for 15's are cheaper.
If you are into looks get the 17' (which are more common)

Stock yaris depend.. .Here in australia; we have 3 version of yarii; YR which have 14 steelies, YRS with 15 steelies and YRX with 15 alloys (correct me if I am wrong)

*kimona* · 03-08-2009, 10:24 PM

The 14" wheel is neither standard nor an option on the US Yaris.

If you want to improve handling, replace the tyres with something stickier and wider, plus install a rear anti-sway bar. You'll be surprised the difference this will make.

bdc87 · 03-08-2009, 10:25 PM

I have 14" Steelies that are 5" wide they are more responsive and fuel effecient then the 15x6.5 Konig Heliums I had.

SailDesign · 03-08-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bdc87

I have 14" Steelies that are 5" wide they are more responsive and fuel effecient then the 15x6.5 Konig Heliums I had.

But they have different tires on them, which may well (read "WILL") make the difference. The wheel itself does nothing but support the tire. (For the pourists, Yes, a lighter wheel aids acceleration....)
"Responsive" and "fuel efficient" are interesting words to put together like that.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Start by adding a rear anti-sway bar then work from there. It's a relatively inexpensive upgrade, simple to install (TRD is anyway) and makes a world of difference.

bdc87 · 03-09-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

But they have different tires on them, which may well (read "WILL") make the difference. The wheel itself does nothing but support the tire. (For the pourists, Yes, a lighter wheel aids acceleration....)
"Responsive" and "fuel efficient" are interesting words to put together like that.

Yes it might of had something to do with the difference in weight, not sure how much the stock tires weigh? But the steelies are 14lbs and the Heliums 10.8lbs. However a lighter combo should and alteast for me gave me better mileage and the lighter weight made it more responsive. I've also read somewhere that the width is a factor in traction the only thing it seemed to affect was my mileage, also more rotational mass with larger wheels? I went down to 30mpg with the heliums and I'm at 36mpg with the steelies. My plan is to now get some Miata wheels and the lightest tire I can find.

03-08-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
joeharth Drives: 2007 Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 15	rim size Hi i believe I got some kind of sport package on my car. The rims are 15 inches. is this stock on most yaris? Does any one know if there is an option for 14 inch rims? I am not crazy about the handling of my car , I would like to hear from others may be this would improve with 14 inch wheels?.

03-08-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
06vitzRS View User's Garage Drives: 06 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 43	You purchased a Yaris not a sports car so you shouldn't expect much in the perfromance and handling department. However, if you go up to 16 or 17 inch rims, add lowering springs and a rear sway bar, your car will "handle" very, very well. If you go to a 14 inch wheel, you will have even more tire side wall flex than you do now and the handling will get even worse. __________________ 4th year apprentice mechanic.

03-09-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Start by adding a rear anti-sway bar then work from there. It's a relatively inexpensive upgrade, simple to install (TRD is anyway) and makes a world of difference. __________________ 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.

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	The 14" wheel is neither standard nor an option on the US Yaris. If you want to improve handling, replace the tyres with something stickier and wider, plus install a rear anti-sway bar. You'll be surprised the difference this will make.

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bdc87 HISTORY REPEATED 11/04/08 View User's Garage Drives: 07' MM Vitz LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA Posts: 355	I have 14" Steelies that are 5" wide they are more responsive and fuel effecient then the 15x6.5 Konig Heliums I had.