195/60R15 Much Better Look...

[thebarber]

FYI, 17's suck the life out of acceleration and braking capability

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by thebarber

FYI, 17's suck the life out of acceleration and braking capability

I bet. I noticed an increase in steering wheel resistance just going from the 14" winter tires to the 15" summer tires and that's not dry steering, even when rolling. I can imagine that and larger rim, or more so a tire with a greater diameter, would have some impact on such a light car.

[BennyLava]

Originally Posted by SirDigby

185 will provide better traction in deep snow
185 weigh about 1lbs each lighter (0.4536kg) total rotational weight 4 lbs (1.8144kg)
185 cost's $10 less per tire. ($40 saved x 500,000 to manufacturer "works better" for them)

i like wider tires too, i'm just saying "work better" is subjective
(...and sometimes i'm just a jerk smartass)

Also a wider tire typically is a less fuel efficient tire. But I think he mentioned that in a later post. But for me, that is why I wouldn't change the size. Maximum fuel economy (that was in my budget) is why I got the Yaris, it just turned out that its a fairly awesome car on top of that.

[Runethecursed]

Originally Posted by BennyLava

Also a wider tire typically is a less fuel efficient tire. But I think he mentioned that in a later post. But for me, that is why I wouldn't change the size. Maximum fuel economy (that was in my budget) is why I got the Yaris, it just turned out that its a fairly awesome car on top of that.

So what you are saying is...




for fuel economy.. .