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Old 05-11-2007, 06:08 PM   #1
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We did some measurements and 215 will rub with a 2" drop in the rear wheel wells during cornering. We chose 17"... the other problems with 18's are WEIGHT, added tire grip your stock suspension WILL NOT be able to deal with and no compliance on the street meaning your car will break traction from the stiff side-walls lack of flex. Anyhow, you save about 1.5-2lbs on the same wheel going from an 18x7.5 to a 17x7... not to mention a little tire weight, but the wheel is the bigger weight factor.

Also, Ground Control is about a month away from having their Coil-Over conversion kit done with will give you ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT for $499 on stock or your choice of aftermarket shock.

We went with Megan coil-overs... they're enroute, full video/review coming soon!
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Old 05-11-2007, 08:02 PM   #2
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I'm ready to see those Megan coilovers on a Yaris!
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Old 05-12-2007, 02:23 AM   #3
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the other problems with 18's are WEIGHT, added tire grip your stock suspension WILL NOT be able to deal with and no compliance on the street meaning your car will break traction from the stiff side-walls lack of flex.
welcome to the world of a 225/30/20

Corners awesome until I hit a bump while turning, has lead to some scary moments.
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Old 05-14-2007, 10:35 AM   #4
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We did some measurements and 215 will rub with a 2" drop in the rear wheel wells during cornering.
what offset's did you try?
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