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06-26-2010, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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Will these snow tires fit?
Hey guys. This is my first post on here. I've been lurking around, and been finding some good information. I just traded in my 2000 Celica GT-S for a 09 3dr HB. Since I live in Michigan, I ran 2 sets of tires depending on the weather. My snow tires are 205/55/16 tires. I know the bolt pattern is different, so my old rims are no use.
Questions: 1. Will the 205/55/16's fit under a stock Yaris? 2. Will the 205/55/16's fit under a Yaris lowered 1.9" (Tein S.Tech)? 3. What rim size/offset would be needed? I prefer CHEAP rims. Thanks in advance for the help. |
06-26-2010, 05:49 PM | #2 |
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stock is 185/60/15
1. no 2. defnitely not 3. most people prefer a 14 inch rim for winter, with a 175 width. 205s on a yaris in the snow = lots of sliding around. Skinnier tires cut through the snow and get down to pavement. |
06-26-2010, 06:08 PM | #3 |
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Yarr, thanks for the reply. I ran those tires on my Celica for 5 winters, and the thing was a beast. My Celica had full suspension, lowered, sways, etc. The 205 tires I have, the tread isn't as wide as the 205's I had on my Celica. I'm curious why you say the 205's would cause the car to slide around?
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06-26-2010, 06:12 PM | #4 | |
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Your celica sounds like fun, any pics? |
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06-26-2010, 06:48 PM | #5 | |
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I'm looking online for snow tires right now. Any suggestion on size, brand, and rim size? I drive over 145 miles each day, so the tires would need to perform well on side roads, as well and dry highways during the summer months. The set I was using are Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice tires. I LOVE those tires! And after 5 seasons, based on the tread, I could easily have gotten another 5 seasons from them. Too bad they won't fit. |
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06-26-2010, 06:51 PM | #6 |
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better off w/ 185-60-15
i run 185-65-14 in the winter
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06-26-2010, 08:14 PM | #7 |
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New Yaris comes with a 185/65R15 winter tires here.
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08-01-2010, 07:53 PM | #8 |
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Well, I ended-up with some Pirelli Winter Carving snow tires, 175/65R-14, and a set of 14" steelies. Total from TireRack.com was $465.12. Thanks again to everyone for helping me out. Can't wait for winter to see how they perform!
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08-02-2010, 02:01 PM | #9 | |
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perfectly safe, but might hit ice/snow chunks more steadily
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08-02-2010, 08:44 PM | #10 |
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Post up when the white stuff falls in a few months... let us know how they work.
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08-04-2010, 07:40 PM | #11 | |
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I'll be sure to post pics when I get them on. They'll be on as soon as there is a hint of snow. Can't wait to see how they handle. I drive 100+ miles a day on Michigan back roads that don't get much plowing, so it should be fun! |
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