tire choice???? - Toyota Yaris Forums

trx73 · 07-31-2010, 08:47 PM

I have 16x7 rims with 38 offset, I am torn on which tires to go with. I am not lowering the car so I want the wheel wells to look fuller with out any rubbing. 205 45 16 or 195 50 16??? any help would be appreciated

cali yaris · 07-31-2010, 09:35 PM

205/50/16

trx73 · 07-31-2010, 10:10 PM

you think 205 50 16 won't rub??

*kimona* · 07-31-2010, 10:42 PM

205/50/16's won't rub, but with ET38, I'd go with 195/50/16's.

trx73 · 08-01-2010, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the advise!

trx73 · 08-02-2010, 09:29 PM

anyone else have thoughts??

severous01 · 08-03-2010, 10:36 AM

wider is better for traction, grip, braking forces and lateral forces. however, skinnier is better in wet weather...

so take your pick, although i doubt you'll notice any difference w a 10mm difference in widths unless you're a serious racer.

i'd go 205 because the tires are cheaper and you have a better selection

trx73 · 08-04-2010, 08:56 AM

I would go with 205 50 16 but I am worried they will rub. I am not lowering so I want my wheel well full so it looks like 195 50 16 unless some one can tell me that the 205 won't rub. My offset is 38.

*kimona* · 08-04-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trx73

I would go with 205 50 16 but I am worried they will rub. I am not lowering so I want my wheel well full so it looks like 195 50 16 unless some one can tell me that the 205 won't rub. My offset is 38.

With stock suspension, 205/50's will not rub with 16x7, ET38, but they will probably poke up front just a tad. If you don't mind that (and alot of YW members don't seem to care much about poke), then go with 205/50's.

Because you are running ET38, I would install 195/50/16's. BTW, 195/50's are the JDM OEM tyre size.

derickveliz2 · 08-04-2010, 11:44 AM

How often do you load your car (passengers or cargo)? 205/50 may not rub unloaded but when the time comes (Loaded) it could...

*kimona* · 08-04-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

How often do you load your car (passengers or cargo)? 205/50 may not rub unloaded but when the time comes (Loaded) it could...

I run a set of 16x7, ET42, 205/50/16... and I've never had rubbing unloaded or fully loaded.

derickveliz2 · 08-04-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

I run a set of 16x7, ET42, 205/50/16... and I've never had rubbing unloaded or fully loaded.

you are right, even though you have ET42 he has ET38, it's a close call.

I guess he would be OK

trx73 · 08-04-2010, 09:14 PM

Looks like 195 50 16, Thanks everyone!!!

trx73 · 01-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Looking at replacing my rims again. I have 195 50 16 tires with 16x7 +38 offset currently and want to go with same size rim but with a +42 offset. Does anyone know if this will work???

trx73 · 01-02-2011, 10:34 AM

any thoughts??

slow.yaris · 01-02-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trx73

Looking at replacing my rims again. I have 195 50 16 tires with 16x7 +38 offset currently and want to go with same size rim but with a +42 offset. Does anyone know if this will work???

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

I run a set of 16x7, ET42, 205/50/16... and I've never had rubbing unloaded or fully loaded.

you'll be good... 205/50 is bigger than 195/50

trx73 · 01-02-2011, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the input!

07-31-2010, 08:47 PM	#1
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	tire choice???? I have 16x7 rims with 38 offset, I am torn on which tires to go with. I am not lowering the car so I want the wheel wells to look fuller with out any rubbing. 205 45 16 or 195 50 16??? any help would be appreciated

07-31-2010, 09:35 PM	#2
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08-04-2010, 11:44 AM	#10
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01-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#14
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	16x7 +42 offset Looking at replacing my rims again. I have 195 50 16 tires with 16x7 +38 offset currently and want to go with same size rim but with a +42 offset. Does anyone know if this will work???

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07-31-2010, 10:10 PM	#3
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	you think 205 50 16 won't rub??

07-31-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	205/50/16's won't rub, but with ET38, I'd go with 195/50/16's.

08-01-2010, 09:00 AM	#5
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	Thanks for the advise!

08-02-2010, 09:29 PM	#6
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	anyone else have thoughts??

08-03-2010, 10:36 AM	#7
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	wider is better for traction, grip, braking forces and lateral forces. however, skinnier is better in wet weather... so take your pick, although i doubt you'll notice any difference w a 10mm difference in widths unless you're a serious racer. i'd go 205 because the tires are cheaper and you have a better selection

08-04-2010, 08:56 AM	#8
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	I would go with 205 50 16 but I am worried they will rub. I am not lowering so I want my wheel well full so it looks like 195 50 16 unless some one can tell me that the 205 won't rub. My offset is 38.

08-04-2010, 09:14 PM	#13
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	Looks like 195 50 16, Thanks everyone!!!

01-02-2011, 10:34 AM	#15
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	any thoughts??

01-02-2011, 03:35 PM	#17
trx73 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Silver Hatch Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 24	Thanks for the input!