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trx73 · 06-10-2010, 11:13 PM

Have 16 x 7 rims with a 38 offset, which tires do you recommend???? 195 50 16 or 205 45 16 or 205 50 16. I am not lowering the car this year but I need tires. I am worried about too much gap or rubbing if I go the bigger tire??

ddongbap · 06-11-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by trx73

Have 16 x 7 rims with a 38 offset, which tires do you recommend???? 195 50 16 or 205 45 16 or 205 50 16. I am not lowering the car this year but I need tires. I am worried about too much gap or rubbing if I go the bigger tire??

Is the gap the only thing you're worried about? Do you want grip? Or a stiff side wall that doesn't go limp during a turn? I hate limp noodles.

trx73 · 06-11-2010, 07:24 PM

Obviously I want both, but also care about the appearance.

*kimona* · 06-14-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by trx73

Have 16 x 7 rims with a 38 offset, which tires do you recommend???? 195 50 16 or 205 45 16 or 205 50 16. I am not lowering the car this year but I need tires. I am worried about too much gap or rubbing if I go the bigger tire??

With 16x7, ET38-40, I would recommend 195/50/16, which is OEM size.

ddongbap · 06-14-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

With 16x7, ET38-40, I would recommend 195/50/16, which is OEM size.

Where is that standard size?

Goose · 06-14-2010, 02:47 PM

My guess is that 195/60 R16's are an OEM option in other countries. I think the only "big" OEM option beyond the standard 14's or 15's is the 18" TRD wheel/tire combo.

For the record, I've been driving on the General Altimax HP's (185/60R15's) for a while - they're no better than the OEM Goodyear's. Sigh...

*kimona* · 06-14-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Where is that standard size?

195/50/16 is JDM OEM for the Vitz and Belta.

ddongbap · 06-15-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kimona

195/50/16 is JDM OEM for the Vitz and Belta.

Oh snap.

06-10-2010, 11:13 PM	#1
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	195 50 16 or 205 50 16 tires??? Have 16 x 7 rims with a 38 offset, which tires do you recommend???? 195 50 16 or 205 45 16 or 205 50 16. I am not lowering the car this year but I need tires. I am worried about too much gap or rubbing if I go the bigger tire??

06-14-2010, 02:47 PM	#6
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	My guess is that 195/60 R16's are an OEM option in other countries. I think the only "big" OEM option beyond the standard 14's or 15's is the 18" TRD wheel/tire combo. For the record, I've been driving on the General Altimax HP's (185/60R15's) for a while - they're no better than the OEM Goodyear's. Sigh... __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

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06-11-2010, 07:24 PM	#3
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	Obviously I want both, but also care about the appearance.