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helphelp911
02-23-2009, 12:40 AM
my stock tire is 175/65/14. Will i get more FE? Will my car handle like crap after swap to this size tires?

supmet
02-23-2009, 12:42 AM
my stock tire is 175/65/14. Will i get more FE? Will my car handle like crap after swap to this size tires?

Probably to both questions. But I think the yaris is unstable on 185s without the sway bar.

SailDesign
02-23-2009, 07:03 AM
my stock tire is 175/65/14. Will i get more FE? Will my car handle like crap after swap to this size tires?

Good size for snow, though. Maybe next year?

helphelp911
02-23-2009, 03:22 PM
Good size for snow, though. Maybe next year?

Why is it good size for snow? I think wider tires have better traction in snow. :confused::confused::confused:

Thanks for comments.

SailDesign
02-23-2009, 03:54 PM
I think wider tires have better traction in snow
If you want to take it skiing, yes....
As TireRack puts it, "A wide, low profile or large tire has to "plow" a wide path through snow which causes more resistance. The narrower the tire, the easier you can get through snow. "

MUSKOKA800
02-23-2009, 05:02 PM
Tall and narrow = dig and drive. Google winter rally racing. Looks goofy but it's all about the grip.

helphelp911
02-23-2009, 05:15 PM
Thanks, i understand now :thumbsup::thumbsup: