14 inch Tires on 15 inch Rims? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarisitis · 01-24-2015, 04:42 PM

My 2008 Yaris currently has 15" tires, Bridgestone Potenza P185/60R15 84T, and I need to replace them.

Is it safe or even possible to put 14" tires on it?

The 14" tires are a lot cheaper than the 15" ones and the salesman at the dealership I talked to told me you can't put 15" tires on 14" rims. Is that true?

If it is true, then so be it, I'll pay the extra money for the 15" tires. Just want to make sure I'm not being lied to.

CTScott · 01-24-2015, 06:45 PM

No. 14" tires would not fit on 15" rims.

*kimona* · 01-24-2015, 10:43 PM

You should be able to find a good tyre at a very reasonable price here. Plus, no tax or fees, and free/fast shipping to your door. Then find a local installer for $10 a corner.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...e&rd=15&cs=185

CrankyOldMan · 01-24-2015, 11:12 PM

You could also get a set of 14" steel wheels from another import (older civic/toyota/mazda) and use those instead. I use 14" wheels for my winter tires, but that's because I run a really silly tire size (175/70R14).

yarisitis · 01-25-2015, 02:33 PM

What are you thoughts on the TMPS rebuild kits that they try to get you to purchase with the new tires?

More money for the tire shop or a necessity?

IllusionX · 01-25-2015, 03:01 PM

The rubber seal and the battery have a finite lifetime. So it is a good idea to rebuild after all these years.

CoryM · 01-25-2015, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisitis

What are you thoughts on the TMPS rebuild kits that they try to get you to purchase with the new tires?

More money for the tire shop or a necessity?

Rebuild kits replace the rubber seal, and the nuts which often seize on. On a Toyota where the TPMS sensors last a long time, I would replace the seals every time new tires go on.

yarisitis · 01-26-2015, 01:56 PM

I have 60k miles on my Yaris. Would you still replace the TPMS sensors or wait till the second set of new tires?

CoryM · 01-26-2015, 11:18 PM

You don't replace the sensors until they fail, but the sensor "sleeve kits" should be done to reduce the chances of leaks/corrosion.
Cheers.

01-24-2015, 04:42 PM	#1
yarisitis Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 165	14 inch Tires on 15 inch Rims? My 2008 Yaris currently has 15" tires, Bridgestone Potenza P185/60R15 84T, and I need to replace them. Is it safe or even possible to put 14" tires on it? The 14" tires are a lot cheaper than the 15" ones and the salesman at the dealership I talked to told me you can't put 15" tires on 14" rims. Is that true? If it is true, then so be it, I'll pay the extra money for the 15" tires. Just want to make sure I'm not being lied to. Last edited by yarisitis; 01-24-2015 at 05:07 PM.

01-24-2015, 06:45 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	No. 14" tires would not fit on 15" rims. __________________

01-25-2015, 03:01 PM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	The rubber seal and the battery have a finite lifetime. So it is a good idea to rebuild after all these years. __________________

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	You should be able to find a good tyre at a very reasonable price here. Plus, no tax or fees, and free/fast shipping to your door. Then find a local installer for $10 a corner. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...e&rd=15&cs=185

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CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	You could also get a set of 14" steel wheels from another import (older civic/toyota/mazda) and use those instead. I use 14" wheels for my winter tires, but that's because I run a really silly tire size (175/70R14).

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yarisitis Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 165	What are you thoughts on the TMPS rebuild kits that they try to get you to purchase with the new tires? More money for the tire shop or a necessity?

01-26-2015, 01:56 PM	#8
yarisitis Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 165	I have 60k miles on my Yaris. Would you still replace the TPMS sensors or wait till the second set of new tires?

01-26-2015, 11:18 PM	#9
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	You don't replace the sensors until they fail, but the sensor "sleeve kits" should be done to reduce the chances of leaks/corrosion. Cheers.