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Altitude · 03-07-2009, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

Here's what you're looking for with increased ground clearance:

Me likey the trim on that Yaris!

Spades · 03-07-2009, 06:03 AM

lol...i run 215/40R17 tires...and i dont know off hand the size, but i had some 15" snow tires left over from a previous car, and they were TALL...they fit on the 15" steelies i bought for the snowstorm we had, but the tires were almost enough to rub the fenders when the car wasnt lowered...the 17"s i have a couple inches gap, the 15"s i had about 1",lol.

it handled just fine in the snow and ice...i went everywhere, untill the snow got to 10". at that point i parked the car for fear of high siding it.

i would say if you want cool looks but more clearance at times, air ride or hydralics. air ride would prolly work fine and be cheaper i bet. you dont need to bounce up and down, just have adjustable ride height, and air ride would do that.

TLyttle · 03-07-2009, 09:22 PM

Can you say, "Citroen"? That was decades ago, it worked then it would work now.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-09-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

OEM 185/60/15 = 23.7", while 195/75/14 = 25.5"

For snows, you'd probably be best with 175/70/14 = 23.7", or 185/70/14 = 24.3"

Thanks Kimona!
Unfortunitely similar sizes don't mean same height from one tire manf. to another. I'll be taking a tape measure when I go shopping for taller snows next fall.

fuji · 03-10-2009, 02:43 AM

If you want to raise you yaris, you could try rubber coil spring spacers. They are readily avalible in one inch thickness

Yaris-x · 03-10-2009, 10:45 AM

FYI 175, 185, 195, 0r 215 all have the same outer Diameter That is the width of the tire in snow you want narrow tires I run 175 in the winter and I pass 4x4 suv's all day I live in Syracuse NY the snow belt of the world. so 175 = 175mm of width 65 is the tire height so 65 = 65% of 175 and R14 obviously is the rim size

In snow wide tires are bad the wider the tire the bigger contact patch and the weight of the vehicle is spread over a larger area and the car is more likely to float on the snow causing a more unstable ride (My wifes xA is on 195 tires and I learned the hard way her car is horrible in snow) with narrow tires the car's weight is focused on a smaller area and the car is more likely to cut threw the snow.

Doc Zaius · 03-10-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris-x

FYI 175, 185, 195, 0r 215 all have the same outer Diameter...

Are you serious?? Please don't spread misinformation, and learn how to read a tire size.

SeaYa · 03-10-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris-x

FYI 175, 185, 195, 0r 215 all have the same outer Diameter ...

Doc is right

, YX: the outer diameter is related to the sidewall ratio...so the only way for them to have the same outer diameter is IF you could get customized sidewall ratios for all those different sizes....ie: 61, 58, 55, 50.

rob323 · 03-10-2009, 04:26 PM

If you change the ride height with spring spacers, or airbags etc, then you will need a wheel alignment after every change in height. If you change it by different profile tyres, you will not need a wheel alignment.

Yaris-x · 03-11-2009, 10:00 AM

I'm not saying your wrong but the first number is not telling you the diameter. But yes going from 175 55 to 195 55 is a bigger diameter because 55% of 175 is different than 55% of 195. I am not spreading misinformation but he is better getting a taller 175 if possible. In snow it is not good to increase the width of a tire even if it gives you a inch taller tire

03-07-2009, 06:03 AM	#20
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	lol...i run 215/40R17 tires...and i dont know off hand the size, but i had some 15" snow tires left over from a previous car, and they were TALL...they fit on the 15" steelies i bought for the snowstorm we had, but the tires were almost enough to rub the fenders when the car wasnt lowered...the 17"s i have a couple inches gap, the 15"s i had about 1",lol. it handled just fine in the snow and ice...i went everywhere, untill the snow got to 10". at that point i parked the car for fear of high siding it. i would say if you want cool looks but more clearance at times, air ride or hydralics. air ride would prolly work fine and be cheaper i bet. you dont need to bounce up and down, just have adjustable ride height, and air ride would do that. __________________

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03-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#21
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Can you say, "Citroen"? That was decades ago, it worked then it would work now.

03-10-2009, 02:43 AM	#23
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	If you want to raise you yaris, you could try rubber coil spring spacers. They are readily avalible in one inch thickness

03-10-2009, 10:45 AM	#24
Yaris-x Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Syracuse Posts: 101	FYI 175, 185, 195, 0r 215 all have the same outer Diameter That is the width of the tire in snow you want narrow tires I run 175 in the winter and I pass 4x4 suv's all day I live in Syracuse NY the snow belt of the world. so 175 = 175mm of width 65 is the tire height so 65 = 65% of 175 and R14 obviously is the rim size In snow wide tires are bad the wider the tire the bigger contact patch and the weight of the vehicle is spread over a larger area and the car is more likely to float on the snow causing a more unstable ride (My wifes xA is on 195 tires and I learned the hard way her car is horrible in snow) with narrow tires the car's weight is focused on a smaller area and the car is more likely to cut threw the snow.

03-10-2009, 04:26 PM	#27
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	If you change the ride height with spring spacers, or airbags etc, then you will need a wheel alignment after every change in height. If you change it by different profile tyres, you will not need a wheel alignment.

03-11-2009, 10:00 AM	#28
Yaris-x Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Syracuse Posts: 101	I'm not saying your wrong but the first number is not telling you the diameter. But yes going from 175 55 to 195 55 is a bigger diameter because 55% of 175 is different than 55% of 195. I am not spreading misinformation but he is better getting a taller 175 if possible. In snow it is not good to increase the width of a tire even if it gives you a inch taller tire