215/45/17 to 205/40/17 - Toyota Yaris Forums

falkor_99 · 06-04-2010, 01:53 PM

So I have a set of Falken 912s that are wearing down. These wheels were very good. Lasted a while, got at least 50K on em. There is still some tread left but at the rate im going, im gonna need some new tires soon. So im thinking about going to a smaller size cuz i rub a lil. So im thinking that if i get the smaller wheels that i wont rub AS MUCH.

Does anyone have any opinions of how the ride quality will be with that size tire?

Thanks

Tamago · 06-04-2010, 06:09 PM

more harsh.

if you're rubbing, fix the problem. add some camber, trim your fender liners, etc.

can you give your wheel specs please?

also remember, with the shorter tire you'll have more "wheel gap" and your speedo will read higher than you're traveling

falkor_99 · 06-06-2010, 12:16 AM

Right now I have 215-45-17

I have already trimmed the fenders. I haven't added any camber yet though, I'm not sure what I would need to do for that.

MUSKOKA800 · 06-07-2010, 09:12 AM

From the pinned Wheel & Tire Guide.

FYI, OEM diameter is 23.7". Your 215/45/17 size is likely much too tall, hence the rubbing. Assuming the wheels are a correct spec., if I were you I'd switch to the 215/40/17 which would soon wear into OEM size range.

205/45/17 = 24.3*
205/40/17 = 23.5*
215/40/17 = 23.8

Good Luck!

JumpmanYaris · 06-07-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falkor_99

Right now I have 215-45-17

I have already trimmed the fenders. I haven't added any camber yet though, I'm not sure what I would need to do for that.

I added Camber to it and it fixed the problem with 215 but I think I want to go 205 and my car is slammed so it does it helps alot

JumpmanYaris · 06-07-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falkor_99

Right now I have 215-45-17

I have already trimmed the fenders. I haven't added any camber yet though, I'm not sure what I would need to do for that.

Camber bolts from Garm

06-04-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
falkor_99 Drives: 07 Yaris Blue HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC Posts: 234	215/45/17 to 205/40/17 So I have a set of Falken 912s that are wearing down. These wheels were very good. Lasted a while, got at least 50K on em. There is still some tread left but at the rate im going, im gonna need some new tires soon. So im thinking about going to a smaller size cuz i rub a lil. So im thinking that if i get the smaller wheels that i wont rub AS MUCH. Does anyone have any opinions of how the ride quality will be with that size tire? Thanks

06-07-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	From the pinned Wheel & Tire Guide. FYI, OEM diameter is 23.7". Your 215/45/17 size is likely much too tall, hence the rubbing. Assuming the wheels are a correct spec., if I were you I'd switch to the 215/40/17 which would soon wear into OEM size range. 205/45/17 = 24.3* 205/40/17 = 23.5* 215/40/17 = 23.8 Good Luck! __________________ 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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06-06-2010, 12:16 AM	#3
falkor_99 Drives: 07 Yaris Blue HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC Posts: 234	Right now I have 215-45-17 I have already trimmed the fenders. I haven't added any camber yet though, I'm not sure what I would need to do for that.