Widest tire on stock RS rim?

[joeyg]

Hi Everyone. I'm just new to the forum. In the process of buying an 09 Yaris Hatchback 5-door RS. Was just wondering what the widest tire is that I can put on the stock 15" rims that come with the RS?

Joe

[supmet]

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

^^ Good place to start

I've heard of lots of people doing 205/50 with little or no rubbing, even on dropped cars. 215 and 225 is where you'll probably have to do some work or you might rub.

[WeeYari]

OP is being specific about using stock 15s. These are what, 15x6?

IMO 205s would probably be max without starting to look bulbous.

[thebarber]

i have 205's on my stock mazda mx3 rims and theyre 15x6....thats pretty much the MAX.....

my rule of thumb is a tire no more than 50mm wider than the rims width.....so 6" = 150mm +/-....so really 205 is the max

[MUSKOKA800]

If you look at the tire spec's provided by TireRack on their site you will see the manufacturers published wheel width specification (among other spec's) for each size tire.
Just select a tire then click on "spec" for the spreadsheet.

[joeyg]

OP is being specific about using stock 15s. These are what, 15x6?

IMO 205s would probably be max without starting to look bulbous.

I don't know the rim width. I haven't got the car yet and information on the rim width for the 2009 Canadian version is hard to come by.

I will definitely stay at 205 or below as I don't want to lower the car.

Joe

[thebarber]

oem RS rims are 15x6

[joeyg]

Thanks for the info.

Joe

[mojoyaris]

Depending on the tire that you plan to install on the rims will make a difference if you are looking for performance. I know alot of people here use wider tires mostly because of the look it gives.
Are you looking for performance or look or both?

Do you want a tire that performs well in the dry, wet or both? What about treadwear?
The UTQG can also help in your decision on which tire you plan to get.

For everyday street driving (People can only drive so fast on the streets) You may not need a high performance tire like an R1R or NT05 or even a 615 Azenis. These types of tires people end up running on the street and never get to use the performance out of them. It's mostly for that racer look. Which is cool too, but these tires wear out faster.

[joeyg]

I'm wanting larger tire for more stability and surer footing, plus the look.
I'm not looking for a high performance tire, just something that does well in both wet and dry roads. I will use separate tires for winter.

Joe


Depending on the tire that you plan to install on the rims will make a difference if you are looking for performance. I know alot of people here use wider tires mostly because of the look it gives.
Are you looking for performance or look or both?

Do you want a tire that performs well in the dry, wet or both? What about treadwear?
The UTQG can also help in your decision on which tire you plan to get.

For everyday street driving (People can only drive so fast on the streets) You may not need a high performance tire like an R1R or NT05 or even a 615 Azenis. These types of tires people end up running on the street and never get to use the performance out of them. It's mostly for that racer look. Which is cool too, but these tires wear out faster.

[IllusionX]

oem RS rims are 15x6

they are not.

RS rims are 15x5.5

2009's 16" are unknown to me.

[thebarber]

they are not.

RS rims are 15x5.5

2009's 16" are unknown to me.

oh, well kiss my grits

go 195 max then

[zestia]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm also looking at putting wider tires on my 07 sedan. The stock tire width seems to narrow.

[IllusionX]

you want some 245/35R17 huh... XD

[kimona]

Recommended rim width for 205's is 5.5"-7.5", so 205's will squeeze on the OEM wheels safely. With a mild to moderate drop, you can install 205/55's.