I've decided to go with 16 inch rims.... - Toyota Yaris Forums

grampi · 05-11-2007, 08:35 AM

Just from spending a few hours surfing the net I've found there's a better selection of not-so-ultra high performance tires available in 16" than 17". That's the main reason I decided to go with 16" when I get mine. I couldn't find any 205/45/17 tire with higher than a 40K mile treadwear rating, whereas there are several 205/50/16 tires available with a 60K rating. Like you, I also don't care about ultra high performance tires. In fact I want to stay away from them because they just don't last very long. I want something that's going to last for at least 60K. I don't know why all tire manufacturers think that low profile tires MUST be made of the ultra solft, ultra high-wearing, high speed rated compounds and designs. Not everyone buying low profile tires wants them for racing, or even aggressive driving. In fact, I would bet money that if a poll was taken, most people would say they buy them solely for the looks and they would rather have low profile tires that would last 70K-80K miles, rather than having performance tires that wear out in just 20K miles.

Sorry for the long rant, but I think you've made a wise choice.

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05-11-2007, 08:35 AM	#6
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Just from spending a few hours surfing the net I've found there's a better selection of not-so-ultra high performance tires available in 16" than 17". That's the main reason I decided to go with 16" when I get mine. I couldn't find any 205/45/17 tire with higher than a 40K mile treadwear rating, whereas there are several 205/50/16 tires available with a 60K rating. Like you, I also don't care about ultra high performance tires. In fact I want to stay away from them because they just don't last very long. I want something that's going to last for at least 60K. I don't know why all tire manufacturers think that low profile tires MUST be made of the ultra solft, ultra high-wearing, high speed rated compounds and designs. Not everyone buying low profile tires wants them for racing, or even aggressive driving. In fact, I would bet money that if a poll was taken, most people would say they buy them solely for the looks and they would rather have low profile tires that would last 70K-80K miles, rather than having performance tires that wear out in just 20K miles. Sorry for the long rant, but I think you've made a wise choice.