Subcompact Culture reviews the 2012 Yaris SE

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Where does it say the ratio is different? Steering ratio will effect how quickly the wheels turn in response to your input, but will have no effect on turning radius. The only reason for a bigger arch is the longer wheel base, and if they put a steering limiter in place to prevent the "larger" SE wheel/tire combo from rubbing the inner fenders.

SE
Steering gear ratio = 46.17
Lock to lock turn = 2.3 turns
Turning circle = 36.7 ft

None-SE
Steering gear ratio = 49.93
Lock to lock turn = 3.0 turns
Turning circle = 30.8 ft (which means the longer wheel base than the previous gen Yaris did not affect the turning circle)