205/50/16 or 205/45/16? - Toyota Yaris Forums

grampi · 06-08-2007, 09:08 AM

I've decided to go with 16" wheels, but I haven't figured out if I should go with 205/50 or 205/45 tires. The wheels I've chosen (Enkei RS5) have a 40mm offset and I don't plan on doing any lowering of the suspension. The 45's might look a little better because of their slightly lower profile, but the 50's are closer to the OEM tire's diameter and they would probably look better in terms of filling the wheelwells. From what I've read in this forum, I don't think there's much chance of the 50's rubbing, given the offset of the wheels and the fact that I don't plan to do any lowering. Also, the 50's would probably ride a little better because of the taller sidewall. Any suggestions?

06-08-2007, 09:08 AM	#1
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	205/50/16 or 205/45/16? I've decided to go with 16" wheels, but I haven't figured out if I should go with 205/50 or 205/45 tires. The wheels I've chosen (Enkei RS5) have a 40mm offset and I don't plan on doing any lowering of the suspension. The 45's might look a little better because of their slightly lower profile, but the 50's are closer to the OEM tire's diameter and they would probably look better in terms of filling the wheelwells. From what I've read in this forum, I don't think there's much chance of the 50's rubbing, given the offset of the wheels and the fact that I don't plan to do any lowering. Also, the 50's would probably ride a little better because of the taller sidewall. Any suggestions?