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why? · 03-21-2012, 11:53 PM

The only thing I would add to the advice above is think seriously about what type of driving you want to be doing and what you consider is fun. You shouldn't be able to hit the limits of modern tires today on the street, and whether or not that matters to you and what you consider to be fun is something to be taken into consideration.

I drive on 185/65/ 14 Yokohama AS430 tires. They stick well enough and break away gently, and the lower limit to me is more entertaining. With everything removed from the rear of my car and ultra lightweight wheels, the rear end steps out slightly on sharper exit ramps, easily controllable by throttle input. I can't wait to see how they react to a real suspension.

But that is me, I don't have an autocross event near me and I don't give two cents about what others think, drag racing at lights, or much of anything else.

If you don't want to deal with oversteer in a front wheel drive car, get bigger tires than I did.

And as has been debated above, decide now what type of suspension you want to run, how low you want to be, because that will change what is best for your wheel and tire setup.

Oh, as for wheel widths, here's a good calculator. and a great place to check wheel weights.

pertness · 03-22-2012, 04:06 AM

Thanks everyone for the contribution!

I want to lower it on NF210's..
My current wheel + tire selection is 15x6.5 ET38 + 205/50R15
How does that sound?

Thanks again for the knowledge!

33OH · 03-22-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pertness

Thanks everyone for the contribution!

I want to lower it on NF210's..
My current wheel + tire selection is 15x6.5 ET38 + 205/50R15
How does that sound?

Thanks again for the knowledge!

Sounds perfect, I say go for it!

pertness · 03-22-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33OH

Sounds perfect, I say go for it!

Thanks! :)

Do you have any opinions on Focal wheels?

33OH · 03-22-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pertness

Thanks! :)

Do you have any opinions on Focal wheels?

I'm actually a dealer for them. I've heard complaints of clear coat peeling in Northern US climates, but this is usually due to the salt they use to get snow/ice off the roads.

I personally believe they are a nicely priced option. Again, I'd say go for it.

03-21-2012, 11:53 PM	#1
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	The only thing I would add to the advice above is think seriously about what type of driving you want to be doing and what you consider is fun. You shouldn't be able to hit the limits of modern tires today on the street, and whether or not that matters to you and what you consider to be fun is something to be taken into consideration. I drive on 185/65/ 14 Yokohama AS430 tires. They stick well enough and break away gently, and the lower limit to me is more entertaining. With everything removed from the rear of my car and ultra lightweight wheels, the rear end steps out slightly on sharper exit ramps, easily controllable by throttle input. I can't wait to see how they react to a real suspension. But that is me, I don't have an autocross event near me and I don't give two cents about what others think, drag racing at lights, or much of anything else. If you don't want to deal with oversteer in a front wheel drive car, get bigger tires than I did. And as has been debated above, decide now what type of suspension you want to run, how low you want to be, because that will change what is best for your wheel and tire setup. Oh, as for wheel widths, here's a good calculator. and a great place to check wheel weights. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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03-22-2012, 04:06 AM	#2
pertness Drives: Yaris Hatch 07' Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 7	Thanks everyone for the contribution! I want to lower it on NF210's.. My current wheel + tire selection is 15x6.5 ET38 + 205/50R15 How does that sound? Thanks again for the knowledge!