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05-19-2014, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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New tires and wheels for stock suspension
I consulted the tire and wheel guide that was stickied at the top and decided upon going to 16" MB Mesh X wheels (16x7 38ET) and wrapping them with 205/50/16 Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires. I plan to keep the suspension at the stock ride height, but will add the TRD swaybar soon and perhaps some TRD shocks once the stock ones needs replacing.
I regularly hear about folks with rubbing issues and it seems to be mostly with lowered cars and/or wheels with offsets well beyond what is recommended. Since I am keeping stock ride height, would I be correct in assuming my wheel and tire selection won't rub? I don't believe I will have to alter anything suspension-wise, correct? I want this to be a "drive-in-and-drive-home" deal with the tire shop. I was originally going to put off buying new shoes for the car till next spring, but I figured I can use some tax refund money to take care of it now when I can afford to do so. Thank you. |
05-19-2014, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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That is correct; it should not rub.
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05-19-2014, 01:35 PM | #3 |
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You won't rub with 16x7, ET38 and 205/50's on stock suspension. But, you will probably poke up front just a bit... a few mm's more on one side.
Choose your tyre tread carefully and you will reduce or eliminate highway wander. |
05-19-2014, 01:48 PM | #4 |
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Thanks, guys. Kimona, you mean the tires will stick out a little bit wider past the fender? Is the Yaris somewhat asymmetrical and one side will stick out more than the other? I suppose that doesn't bother me. So long as it doesn't pose a daily driving issue, a little cosmetic blemish is cool. I think the improved handling granted by wider, better tires is worth it.
Are the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires known for wandering? I chose those tires being that I live in the snowbelt region of the country. While I plan to get snow tires, sometimes the snow hits us unexpectedly and I'd like to have the competence of an all-season vs a summer-only tire. |
05-19-2014, 02:11 PM | #5 | |
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http://falkentire.com/tires/car-tires/ziex-ze950/s-tire PS both cont and falken have similar tread ...so i would say no wonder on cont |
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05-28-2014, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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Just an update. I recently had the wheels and tires installed on my Yaris.
The reduced offset allowed the wheels to push out just shy of being flush with the fenders, which I think look pretty nice. I really didn't notice one side sticking out further than the other in front. I did immediately notice a difference in handling with the car taking the corners better and with less of a sloppy feeling I had with the stock Bridgestones. That may be due to the new tires, wider tires, or some combination of both. With the newfound grip, I did then notice the body roll so I guess the next mod is the rear TRD sway bar and perhaps some new shocks/struts. I did notice my mileage take a slight hit, likely due to the wheels and tires being a little bit heavier than the stock 15" steels. So far, no issues noted at full-lock turns, speed bumps, hard cornering, etc. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the new shoes. |
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