A little wheel help... - Toyota Yaris Forums

PatrickJohnson · 07-07-2009, 06:17 PM

So, I want to buy new wheels soon. I would like to maybe get 17's as opposed to the stock 15's on my 08 LB. However, I want my total wheel radius with tires mounted to be the same as stock I believe having different total tire radius would throw off my speedometer (if only a microscopic amount). My problem is I don't know the first thing about wheels and tires. I don't know what offset, lug spacing, etc. i should be looking for. I don't want the tires to rub at all, and I have no desire to lower or anything like that. So, any help someone could give as to the following questions would be greatly appreciated:

What are the specs I need to know on the stock tire/wheel combo to match in a new wheel and tire combo?

What other wheels have you guys used that were maybe stock on another car that looked good (my eye is on the toyota scion xd black trd alloy wheels here: http://conicelliscion.oemdealer.com/...2067_22307.php

if i wanted a wider tire, how wide could i go without rubbing at full turn?

thanks in advance...

*Astroman* · 07-07-2009, 06:19 PM

With 17s, you could go 205/45. With 215s I didn't rub, until I lowered it 2".

*kimona* · 07-07-2009, 06:31 PM

Go with OEM tyre size 205/45/17 on 17x7 wheels with no less than +42mm offset.

PatrickJohnson · 07-07-2009, 07:19 PM

what would the bolt pattern (spacing) and wheel width be?

cali yaris · 07-07-2009, 07:38 PM

bolt pattern for the Yaris is 4 x 100, which it shares with the xB, xA and Miata I believe.

7" is a good width for a 205 tire on a Yaris.

CASTREX · 07-07-2009, 07:49 PM

Must common 17" wheels on 4x100 are going to be 7" wide

As the others said:

17"
4x100 bolt pattern
7" width
Offset 42+ or 45+ for no rub at all.

Tires: 2 options

205/45/17 A little better ride on these, but not as common as the next size

205/40/17 Most common tire size... a little harsher ride on these.

One IMPORTANT thing to concider. Weight!!

Stay away from heavy wheels. The weight kills this car...

On a 17x7 wheel size a semi light weight wheel would be 16-17lb or less.

Konig and Rota have some very affordable and lightweight options...

07-07-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
PatrickJohnson Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	A little wheel help... So, I want to buy new wheels soon. I would like to maybe get 17's as opposed to the stock 15's on my 08 LB. However, I want my total wheel radius with tires mounted to be the same as stock I believe having different total tire radius would throw off my speedometer (if only a microscopic amount). My problem is I don't know the first thing about wheels and tires. I don't know what offset, lug spacing, etc. i should be looking for. I don't want the tires to rub at all, and I have no desire to lower or anything like that. So, any help someone could give as to the following questions would be greatly appreciated: What are the specs I need to know on the stock tire/wheel combo to match in a new wheel and tire combo? What other wheels have you guys used that were maybe stock on another car that looked good (my eye is on the toyota scion xd black trd alloy wheels here: http://conicelliscion.oemdealer.com/...2067_22307.php if i wanted a wider tire, how wide could i go without rubbing at full turn? thanks in advance...

07-07-2009, 06:19 PM	#2
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	With 17s, you could go 205/45. With 215s I didn't rub, until I lowered it 2". __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	bolt pattern for the Yaris is 4 x 100, which it shares with the xB, xA and Miata I believe. 7" is a good width for a 205 tire on a Yaris. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Must common 17" wheels on 4x100 are going to be 7" wide As the others said: 17" 4x100 bolt pattern 7" width Offset 42+ or 45+ for no rub at all. Tires: 2 options 205/45/17 A little better ride on these, but not as common as the next size 205/40/17 Most common tire size... a little harsher ride on these. One IMPORTANT thing to concider. Weight!! Stay away from heavy wheels. The weight kills this car... On a 17x7 wheel size a semi light weight wheel would be 16-17lb or less. Konig and Rota have some very affordable and lightweight options...