How do you know what size rim and tire to purchase? - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 04-29-2010, 09:05 PM

I'm wondering how you go about figuring the proper size of rim, offset and tire to buy if their is no "try it before you buy it" type of thing? I'd like to stay 15" rim, would a 15x6.5 work for a 185/60/15 tire and maybe a 195 or 205/55/15 tire? If so, what offset rim as well?

fnkngrv · 04-29-2010, 09:26 PM

One of the stickies for the Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum is the Official YARIS Wheel & Tire Guide:

http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021

*kimona* · 04-29-2010, 09:51 PM

For a clean fitment with stock suspension:

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET40-45, 205mm tyres

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET35-45, 195mm tyres

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET30-45, 185mm tyres

custom Lftback · 04-29-2010, 10:01 PM

I'm running 205mm on my stock S rims (5-spoke) and they are perfect for me. And they look great and grip amazingly

VQ35 · 04-29-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

For a clean fitment with stock suspension:

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET40-45, 205mm tyres

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET35-45, 195mm tyres

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET30-45, 185mm tyres

How would this change for a mild drop (such as TRD springs) using the wheel size you reference?

*kimona* · 04-29-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VQ35

How would this change for a mild drop (such as TRD springs) using the wheel size you reference?

This will work fine with TRD's.

detroiter · 04-30-2010, 12:44 AM

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'm running TK blues and Tein S springs. What would be the best size 15" rim w/offset and tire to run with it? I just for sure don't want any rub at all.

detroiter · 04-30-2010, 08:13 PM

?

detroiter · 05-01-2010, 03:08 PM

cough-bump

detroiter · 05-02-2010, 12:57 PM

bump...again -sigh-

why? · 05-02-2010, 04:14 PM

they should work fine. what you really want to do is figure out the outside diameter of the wheel and tire.

how much is the current drop?

if you want no chance of rubbing just stay stock. but that is kinda boring.

*kimona* · 05-02-2010, 07:06 PM

15x6.5-15x7.0, ET42-45, 205/50/15

detroiter · 05-03-2010, 12:28 AM

^^

I wouldn't have any rub issues with that size up above, even with my Tein stech springs and TK blues?

33OH · 05-04-2010, 11:50 AM

No, you won't rub at all.

I'm on DF210's (and lowered .5" more in the front with spring compressors) and have been playing with offsets. My fronts don't rub AT ALL, with a +33 offset. My rear's didn't rub until I went from a +31 to a +26 offset, now I have very minor rubbing over harsh bumps in the rear. +31 didn't rub.

This is all with 15x7's, 195/55/15 tires.

(Although the +26 offset doesn't rub with a 195/50/15 due to tire height.)

derickveliz2 · 05-04-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

No, you won't rub at all.

I'm on DF210's (and lowered .5" more in the front with spring compressors) and have been playing with offsets. My fronts don't rub AT ALL, with a +33 offset.

I'm sorry to bump here, but this is a question for ryank: how do you lower the front of your car by 0.5" with spring compressors? aren't spring compressors a tool to remove the spring?

If there is such of thing, could you provide me with more details?

Please forgive my lack of knowledge but I really would like my front to come down 1/2 inch, I'm running NF210s

Thank you
Derick

33OH · 05-04-2010, 02:31 PM

They sell leave on spring compressors at auto parts stores. I got mine at advanced. Only 10 bucks a set.

33OH · 05-05-2010, 07:46 AM

Derick - here is a picture of them. You use a spring compressor to tighten the spring and then throw one of these on each side of the coils.

derickveliz2 · 05-05-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

Derick - You use a spring compressor to tighten the spring and then throw one of these on each side of the coils.

I've been trying to locate one of this kits,
I google it and nothing, any further information is appreciated,

Thanks

D.

04-29-2010, 09:05 PM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	How do you know what size rim and tire to purchase? I'm wondering how you go about figuring the proper size of rim, offset and tire to buy if their is no "try it before you buy it" type of thing? I'd like to stay 15" rim, would a 15x6.5 work for a 185/60/15 tire and maybe a 195 or 205/55/15 tire? If so, what offset rim as well? __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

04-29-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	One of the stickies for the Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum is the Official YARIS Wheel & Tire Guide: http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021 __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

04-29-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	I'm running 205mm on my stock S rims (5-spoke) and they are perfect for me. And they look great and grip amazingly __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

04-30-2010, 12:44 AM	#7
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'm running TK blues and Tein S springs. What would be the best size 15" rim w/offset and tire to run with it? I just for sure don't want any rub at all. __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

04-30-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	? __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

04-29-2010, 09:51 PM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	For a clean fitment with stock suspension: 15x6.5-15x7.0, ET40-45, 205mm tyres 15x6.5-15x7.0, ET35-45, 195mm tyres 15x6.5-15x7.0, ET30-45, 185mm tyres

05-01-2010, 03:08 PM	#9
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	cough-bump __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

05-02-2010, 12:57 PM	#10
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	bump...again -sigh- __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

05-02-2010, 04:14 PM	#11
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	they should work fine. what you really want to do is figure out the outside diameter of the wheel and tire. how much is the current drop? if you want no chance of rubbing just stay stock. but that is kinda boring. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

05-02-2010, 07:06 PM	#12
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	15x6.5-15x7.0, ET42-45, 205/50/15

05-03-2010, 12:28 AM	#13
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	^^ I wouldn't have any rub issues with that size up above, even with my Tein stech springs and TK blues? __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

05-04-2010, 11:50 AM	#14
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	No, you won't rub at all. I'm on DF210's (and lowered .5" more in the front with spring compressors) and have been playing with offsets. My fronts don't rub AT ALL, with a +33 offset. My rear's didn't rub until I went from a +31 to a +26 offset, now I have very minor rubbing over harsh bumps in the rear. +31 didn't rub. This is all with 15x7's, 195/55/15 tires. (Although the +26 offset doesn't rub with a 195/50/15 due to tire height.)

05-04-2010, 02:31 PM	#16
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	They sell leave on spring compressors at auto parts stores. I got mine at advanced. Only 10 bucks a set.

05-05-2010, 07:46 AM	#17
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Derick - here is a picture of them. You use a spring compressor to tighten the spring and then throw one of these on each side of the coils.

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