Is there any advantage downsizing from 15 to 14" rims? - Toyota Yaris Forums

evo165 · 07-22-2010, 10:50 AM

Hi to all bros, i am currently on 15inch 9.8 lb rim each. If i am to down size to 14inch 6.5lb rim each.

Are there any performance gain enough to worth the change? Anyone any advise??

thebarber · 07-22-2010, 11:17 AM

will gain acceleration for lighter wheel/tires combo, smoother ride with taller tires, cheaper wheels and tires

but it will look small and there arent as many options for tires (at least in north america) at 14" sizing

evo165 · 07-22-2010, 11:34 AM

I believe there is enough of different to feel it when downsize to 14inch. I am wondering does it worth the change?

thebarber · 07-22-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo165

I believe there is enough of different to feel it when downsize to 14inch. I am wondering does it worth the change?

unless the tires on your 15's are bald, i wouldnt take the time/money to swtich. i would swap next time you need tires, then just get new rims/tires in 14" and sell the 15's

07-22-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	Is there any advantage downsizing from 15 to 14" rims? Hi to all bros, i am currently on 15inch 9.8 lb rim each. If i am to down size to 14inch 6.5lb rim each. Are there any performance gain enough to worth the change? Anyone any advise?? __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

07-22-2010, 11:17 AM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	will gain acceleration for lighter wheel/tires combo, smoother ride with taller tires, cheaper wheels and tires but it will look small and there arent as many options for tires (at least in north america) at 14" sizing __________________

07-22-2010, 11:34 AM	#3
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	I believe there is enough of different to feel it when downsize to 14inch. I am wondering does it worth the change? __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

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