15"or 16's

[texascolt45]

I have a 2015 base 3 door L.wheels are mostly the same price between 15 and 16.the cars isn't lowered,or plans to be.go with 16's for a better tire selection or stay with cheaper 15's but less choices?any ideas?

[brushforhire]

I think it boils down to what you like, I don't think there is much difference between those sizes. The 16" wheel will have a little rougher ride because of the smaller sidewall of the tire, but shouldn't be to bad.

[Bluevitz-rs]

do you care more for performance or appearance?

[texascolt45]

oh its my work car.mostly looks.im leaning towards 15's,just so I can use a little taller sidewall.the road to work has 5 cattleguards.not easy on tires,wheels or suspension.

[Kalispel]

oh its my work car.mostly looks.im leaning towards 15's,just so I can use a little taller sidewall.the road to work has 5 cattleguards.not easy on tires,wheels or suspension.

16" looks a lot better on the 2012+ "boxier" Yaris design, but I'm sure that 15" probably feels noticeably better (it terms of general ride comfort) on the typical choppy road.

[Bluevitz-rs]

15s are better for performance too. And will give a more comfort over 16s

[CoryM]

I'd go with whichever is lighter (typically smaller rim = lighter wheel). It will perform better in every way, and will allow the suspension to handle the rough roads better. Enough selection in 15s to get the tires you need.
Cheers.

[LeeS17]

do you care more for performance or appearance?

This is what you want to consider. If you want look, IMO 16" is better but for performance, 15" are usually lighter (better performance because less inertia) and will offer better ride confort because of the higher side wall.

~MrLee

[texascolt45]

ok,flat black or bronze heliums?black is kinda overdone I think.what do the masses say?its a silver 3 door.

[LeeS17]

ok,flat black or bronze heliums?black is kinda overdone I think.what do the masses say?its a silver 3 door.

That is pretty much a personnal choice.

I would prefer black but I prefer black wheel in general so that is personnal.

Choose the one that you prefer and keep in mind that you can repaint them later if you aren't happy with your choice.

~Lee

[Exiwolfman]

ok,flat black or bronze heliums?black is kinda overdone I think.what do the masses say?its a silver 3 door.
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[texascolt45]

yea I know,its a tough decision.i'm gonna go bronze I think just to be either a leader or just weird.ha ha.

[Exiwolfman]

yea I know,its a tough decision.i'm gonna go bronze I think just to be either a leader or just weird.ha ha.
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My old prius wheels in 14s painted bronze, I do agree bronze is awesome maybe next yr I'll repaint my black 15s

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[texascolt45]

I really like that bronze look.i thought of mini cooper wheels but there scarce as hell down here.bronze it is then.

[Exiwolfman]

I really like that bronze look.i thought of mini cooper wheels but there scarce as hell down here.bronze it is then.
Definitely bronze if possible, post pics when on 😀

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[tarkus]

Have you considered gun metal (aka graphite)? That should really look cool on your silver car.

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[tarkus]

If you want look, IMO 16" is better but for performance, 15" are usually lighter (better performance because less inertia) and will offer better ride confort because of the higher side wall.
However, you also need to keep in mind that lower profile tyres give better efficiency due to reduced rolling resistance.



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[Exiwolfman]

However, you also need to keep in mind that lower profile tyres give better efficiency due to reduced rolling resistance.



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[WeeYari]

lower profile tyres give better efficiency due to reduced rolling resistance.

How do you figure that? Rolling resistance is rubber compound, tread pattern, and contact patch.

[tarkus]

I believe you can find articles about it online. As a ťyre rolls, the part in contact with the road flattens and the sidewall near that point deforms. As the wheel turns, the point of deformation moves around the sidewall causing significant rolling resistance. The taller the sidewall, the bigger the size of the deformation and hence the increased rolling resistance.

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[Exiwolfman]

I believe you can find articles about it online. As a ťyre rolls, the part in contact with the road flattens and the sidewall near that point deforms. As the wheel turns, the point of deformation moves around the sidewall causing significant rolling resistance. The taller the sidewall, the bigger the size of the deformation and hence the increased rolling resistance.

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I can see this to work with low pro and narrow tire, keeping the tire contact patch same size with little deformity as possible.

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[enviri]

I prefer a 16" over 15 for looks, generally better road feel, all in all better handling.

I use 15s for winter. 15s make the car feel quicker definately..I personally prefer 16s for better road feel.

[Exiwolfman]

I prefer a 16" over 15 for looks, generally better road feel, all in all better handling.

I use 15s for winter. 15s make the car feel quicker definately..I personally prefer 16s for better road feel.
Each to there own I guess, I find on a car with minimal power I stay with 15s for best over all performance but do agree larger wheels look sexy 😜

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[kimona]

I ran 205/50/16's on my 2007 and now on my 2014. I can report go cart handling, no noticeable decrease in power compared to the 15's, and a very comfortable ride. But, gas mileage suffers a bit with 205mm rubber.

[tarkus]

I can see this to work with low pro and narrow tire, keeping the tire contact patch same size with little deformity as possible.
It's the main scientific reason that sports cars use low profile tyres. The cool look is an added bonus.


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[texascolt45]

got my 15" wheels.gonna scout out some tires tomorrow.205/55-15 I assume will fill the wheelwells a little better.not lowered.15X6.5 Konigs.40 offset.these wheels only weigh 11.5 pounds too.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Perfect size combo

[Exiwolfman]

got my 15" wheels.gonna scout out some tires tomorrow.205/55-15 I assume will fill the wheelwells a little better.not lowered.15X6.5 Konigs.40 offset.these wheels only weigh 11.5 pounds too.
Why would you go with such a large tire I mean it will effect everything about your car, at least do 205 50 or 195 55 plus wider is not always better anyhow enjoy ur new wheels.

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[ern-diz]

got my 15" wheels.gonna scout out some tires tomorrow.205/55-15 I assume will fill the wheelwells a little better.not lowered.15X6.5 Konigs.40 offset.these wheels only weigh 11.5 pounds too.

Congrats, looking fwd to seeing pics.

What color did you end up going with?

[tarkus]

205/55-15 I assume will fill the wheelwells a little better.not lowered.15X6.5 Konigs.40 offset.these wheels only weigh 11.5 pounds too.
That's the same as I've got. Lightweight Konig rims with 205/55-15s. Comes out just very slightly bigger than the stock 185/60-15s.


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[kimona]

205/55/15's actually work very well on the Yaris.

They are 4mm (2/10") taller than stock 185/60/15's on earlier models and 2mm (1/10") shorter than stock 175/65/15's on later models.

Pay attention to the tread pattern when choosing a tyre; to eliminate highway wander, avoid aggressive tread patterns and look for a wide, continuous centre band.

[texascolt45]

my car for some reason has 175/65-15's for stock.maybe French built oddity.and yes I bought some cheap tires for my wifes mustang that had me chasing a front end problem for months.i'm probably gonna get something top of the line for this one.

[WeeYari]

He said 175/65/15 is stock on later model years so you don't have an oddity.

I too would have opted for 195 series tires. I've had 195s, as well as wider and skinnier than that. 195 was my favourite size.

[kimona]

Unfortunately, there aren't too many choices in 205/55/15. Here are some options:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sortBy=prca&ar=55&fqs=true&rd=15&cs=205

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205%2F&ratio=55&diameter=15&rearWidth=255%2F&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&zip-code=

[texascolt45]

yea I saw that was and odd size kinda.the guy I deal with sells a lot of kuhmo's,thats what I had on my Tacoma twice I think.

[tarkus]

I had 195/55-15s on my Echo RS, which had 14" stock rims. With the Yaris RS I've moved up to 205s (Goodyear Eagles) to keep reasonably close to its larger stock wheel diameter.

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[kimona]

You have another option. You can go with 195/60/15's (which are just 2/10" taller than your stock 175/65/15's). 195/60/15's make for an excellent fitment on the Yaris. Plus, you'll have many more tyre choices. For example: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=prca&fqs=true

[kimona]

yea I saw that was and odd size kinda.the guy I deal with sells a lot of kuhmo's,thats what I had on my Tacoma twice I think.

If you like Kumho's and you decide to go with 205/55/15, then I would suggest the Kumho Ecsta 4X. I'm on my second set (205/50/16), so obviously I like them very much; outstanding handling, quiet and comfortable ride, straight-line tracking at highway speeds, and decent tread wear.

[texascolt45]

and theres not a single 205/55-15 in any brand local.delivery varied from 3 to 7 days.sooo looks like 205/50-15 it is.

[texascolt45]

ended up saving 2 and a half pounds per wheel and tire.got toyo extensa a/s tires.i'll attach a picture soon as my mail thing starts working.

[Exiwolfman]

ended up saving 2 and a half pounds per wheel and tire.got toyo extensa a/s tires.i'll attach a picture soon as my mail thing starts working.
Looks really good now to lower it lol 😁

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[texascolt45]

Can't really lower it.work car and stuff.

[Tapokata]

I went with something slightly smaller on 15" wheels (an upgrade from my stock 14")- 185/60-15's. The wheels are the MB brand from America's Tire/Discount Tire, the center caps are a mock-carbon fiber decal from some internet vendor out of Estonia, via eBay.

Your's look great- I just didn't want to push the size, and these are Michelins, and I prefer them.

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