POLL: All things considered, what's the best wheel size for the Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kal-El · 12-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Even though I'm offering my opinions, I'd like to see how this poll adds up and hear everyone else's opinions and pro's and con's with different sizes.

14" - IMO, too small
15" - IMO, the most practical with more (and cheaper) tire choices - tires generally last longer and rims are resistant to pot hole damage.
16" - A nice compromise between the attributes of 15's and 17's.
17" - IMO, the "best looking" size. Big, but not too big. But presents potential problems with low pro tires (pot holes). Tires have short tread life and are getting expensive
18" - IMO, too big although can look OK with a drop. The mentioned issues with 17's are multiplied

YarisSedan · 12-27-2009, 02:08 AM

Being its a subcompact i would put anything larger than a 16. Thats my my opinion. If your talking cosmetics and dont care about anything else than maybe 17.

cali yaris · 12-27-2009, 02:11 AM

16" rocks, fills the wheel well, looks great, still gives excellent performance characteristics.

junorico24 · 12-27-2009, 04:52 AM

15

evo165 · 12-27-2009, 06:10 AM

I feel 15 to 16" wheel is the BEST set up for our tiny 1.5litre engine.

I've tried many 15" and finally got a chance to try 17" wheels for the look. After couple of weeks, i decided to go back to 15" again for more benefits rather just going for "cool" looking 17".

16" is will be good if you've turbo or super charge your ride. If not, try to stick to 15" for the cheaper cost of tires, more choice of of tires, better acceleration, better mileage per tankful & shorter braking distance(lighter rims).

schleppy · 12-27-2009, 10:57 AM

15" for sure. Very light, they fill up the wheel wells reasonably well, and tires are cheap and plentiful.

Kal-El · 12-27-2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the replies and votes so far.

Looks like 15's are ahead. The tire options are certainly plentiful in the 185 or 195/60/15 size. And it's amazing the price difference even from 16's. And when you consider you can get 15's to last up to 90K while the longest lasting 16" for the Yaris is warranted around 65K but typically around 40K. That alone is something strong to consider.

When I first started thinking about what wheels I was going to get I really leaned toward 17's for the most "show". Then I began thinking 16's was the best way to go. Still practical, enhanced looks, ect.

In the last week though, I'm suddenly thinking of getting rims in the stock size. I'm starting to not mind the taller sidewalls. I feel that from a practical, economical, and performance standpoint, 15's on the Yaris can't be beaten.

I first planned a purchase a while ago but finances got in the way. Then going into this winter I decided to throw on a winter set of tires on the stocks which leaves me with this choice in the early spring.

Deciding size, I find, is as hard as deciding on the style of rim itself.

Geez.

Black Yaris · 12-27-2009, 11:42 AM

I do not see 19's or 20's? WTF?

Kal-El · 12-27-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

I do not see 19's or 20's? WTF?

You're kidding right?

MadMax · 12-27-2009, 02:06 PM

I like 17" wheels, if only because that is what I am running...

YAR1S · 12-27-2009, 02:16 PM

O.O how did you get that close to the air force one? or is it on display? HAH
I tried to even watch that plane take off at my local airport and I felt like I was being watched...it felt like every single official in the world was there at every street corner.

yarstar · 12-27-2009, 07:35 PM

I've run 17" and 15" and to me, the 15's BY FAR worked better. The 17s bogged down the engine and killed my takeoff, but I still ran them for about a year. I got sick of being slow, and bought some 15" Enkei RPF-1s. MAN, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I lost a little bit of handling by stepping down, but made up for it and went way past what the 17s could do by getting coilovers. I'd like to try some super light 16" one day, but for now I'm super satisfied with my 15"s.

DandiDani · 12-27-2009, 07:52 PM

i have 17's which are great. my husband has 18's which isnt bad either.

06silveryaris · 12-27-2009, 08:44 PM

I,m running 17 but will be switching to 15 shortly. To wooried about pot holes

*tomato* · 12-27-2009, 10:03 PM

15 feels grrrrrrrrreat!

Thirty-Nine · 12-28-2009, 03:19 PM

I'm a fan of smaller wheels/tires. They always feel more fun to drive to me. I run a 195/55/15 tire on a 15x6.5 rim, and really like it.

However, I'm currently on my 185/65/14 winter tires (on steel 14x5 wheels), and it feels like acceleration is a bit better (slightly shorter tires, possibly marginally shorter gearing?), but it could be psychosomatic.

I ran 16s, and they were OK, I think 17+ wheels are mostly for looks on a Yaris. Just my two cents.

Kal-El · 12-28-2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks for everyone's votes so far.

We have a clear leader. Nice to see the majority thinking practically.

I've been torn with what size t get and this poll is certainly helpful.

Originally, I felt that a main reason for getting aftermarket wheels was to up size from stock. That opinion has since changed. I just see to many reasons to stay with 15's. Would I lve the enhanced style of 16's or 17's? Absolutely. But I'm at a point in my life where practicality and economy beats being flashy which is why I have a Yaris in the first place.

As it stands, there's a 75% lean toward 15's with 16's holding on to a 25% chance.

Nakachi · 12-29-2009, 02:38 AM

As for me I will go for the 16" as it won't look to big for the yaris and not heavy

12-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#1
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	POLL: All things considered, what's the best wheel size for the Yaris? Even though I'm offering my opinions, I'd like to see how this poll adds up and hear everyone else's opinions and pro's and con's with different sizes. 14" - IMO, too small 15" - IMO, the most practical with more (and cheaper) tire choices - tires generally last longer and rims are resistant to pot hole damage. 16" - A nice compromise between the attributes of 15's and 17's. 17" - IMO, the "best looking" size. Big, but not too big. But presents potential problems with low pro tires (pot holes). Tires have short tread life and are getting expensive 18" - IMO, too big although can look OK with a drop. The mentioned issues with 17's are multiplied

12-27-2009, 02:11 AM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	16" rocks, fills the wheel well, looks great, still gives excellent performance characteristics. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-27-2009, 06:10 AM	#5
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	I feel 15 to 16" wheel is the BEST set up for our tiny 1.5litre engine. I've tried many 15" and finally got a chance to try 17" wheels for the look. After couple of weeks, i decided to go back to 15" again for more benefits rather just going for "cool" looking 17". 16" is will be good if you've turbo or super charge your ride. If not, try to stick to 15" for the cheaper cost of tires, more choice of of tires, better acceleration, better mileage per tankful & shorter braking distance(lighter rims). __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

12-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#8
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I do not see 19's or 20's? WTF? __________________

12-27-2009, 07:35 PM	#12
yarstar View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Absolute Red HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 264	I've run 17" and 15" and to me, the 15's BY FAR worked better. The 17s bogged down the engine and killed my takeoff, but I still ran them for about a year. I got sick of being slow, and bought some 15" Enkei RPF-1s. MAN, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I lost a little bit of handling by stepping down, but made up for it and went way past what the 17s could do by getting coilovers. I'd like to try some super light 16" one day, but for now I'm super satisfied with my 15"s. __________________ AEM CAI, NST Pulleys/SSK, WR 4-2-1 Header, TRD axelback, R1 Concept Rotors, TRD Sway Bar, Nitto Rear Strut Bar, Cusco GT-Zero Coilovers, 1ZZ-FE 1.8L TB

View Poll Results: What do you consider the best size, when considering everything?
14"	8	6.61%
15"	55	45.45%
16"	40	33.06%
17"	17	14.05%
18"	1	0.83%
Voters: 121. You may not vote on this poll

12-27-2009, 02:08 AM	#2
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Being its a subcompact i would put anything larger than a 16. Thats my my opinion. If your talking cosmetics and dont care about anything else than maybe 17.

12-27-2009, 04:52 AM	#4
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	15

12-27-2009, 10:57 AM	#6
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	15" for sure. Very light, they fill up the wheel wells reasonably well, and tires are cheap and plentiful.

12-27-2009, 11:27 AM	#7
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Thanks for the replies and votes so far. Looks like 15's are ahead. The tire options are certainly plentiful in the 185 or 195/60/15 size. And it's amazing the price difference even from 16's. And when you consider you can get 15's to last up to 90K while the longest lasting 16" for the Yaris is warranted around 65K but typically around 40K. That alone is something strong to consider. When I first started thinking about what wheels I was going to get I really leaned toward 17's for the most "show". Then I began thinking 16's was the best way to go. Still practical, enhanced looks, ect. In the last week though, I'm suddenly thinking of getting rims in the stock size. I'm starting to not mind the taller sidewalls. I feel that from a practical, economical, and performance standpoint, 15's on the Yaris can't be beaten. I first planned a purchase a while ago but finances got in the way. Then going into this winter I decided to throw on a winter set of tires on the stocks which leaves me with this choice in the early spring. Deciding size, I find, is as hard as deciding on the style of rim itself. Geez.

12-27-2009, 02:06 PM	#10
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I like 17" wheels, if only because that is what I am running...

12-27-2009, 07:52 PM	#13
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	i have 17's which are great. my husband has 18's which isnt bad either. __________________

12-27-2009, 08:44 PM	#14
06silveryaris Drives: 2006 yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 536	I,m running 17 but will be switching to 15 shortly. To wooried about pot holes

12-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#15
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	15 feels grrrrrrrrreat! __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

12-28-2009, 03:19 PM	#16
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I'm a fan of smaller wheels/tires. They always feel more fun to drive to me. I run a 195/55/15 tire on a 15x6.5 rim, and really like it. However, I'm currently on my 185/65/14 winter tires (on steel 14x5 wheels), and it feels like acceleration is a bit better (slightly shorter tires, possibly marginally shorter gearing?), but it could be psychosomatic. I ran 16s, and they were OK, I think 17+ wheels are mostly for looks on a Yaris. Just my two cents. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-28-2009, 11:55 PM	#17
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Thanks for everyone's votes so far. We have a clear leader. Nice to see the majority thinking practically. I've been torn with what size t get and this poll is certainly helpful. Originally, I felt that a main reason for getting aftermarket wheels was to up size from stock. That opinion has since changed. I just see to many reasons to stay with 15's. Would I lve the enhanced style of 16's or 17's? Absolutely. But I'm at a point in my life where practicality and economy beats being flashy which is why I have a Yaris in the first place. As it stands, there's a 75% lean toward 15's with 16's holding on to a 25% chance.

12-29-2009, 02:38 AM	#18
Nakachi Drives: My Vios Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BKK Posts: 4	As for me I will go for the 16" as it won't look to big for the yaris and not heavy __________________ ~TECHNICAL R~ http://www.minox.biz http://www.newviosclub.com/forums/vi...118557#p118557

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