Steering feel tighter on 205/55/15? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Falconeer · 05-05-2010, 09:05 AM

Will changing to 205/55/15 from 185/65(60?)/15 make the steering feel tighter? I love the light feel of this baby! Can anyone experiencing this tell me please!

This happened when I changed from 17" AMG's to basic 15's for a while on my E320 years back it became lighter and when I went back to my 17"s with bigger tires, it became tighter.

Bluevitz-rs · 05-05-2010, 02:50 PM

On my Echo it does for sure.

185/60/14 in the winter.
205/40/16 in the summer.

Edit: In my case, more road feel, tighter, and follows the road with the 205s. Slightly more effort to dry steer (though I try to minimize that as it's harder on the pump).

Billiam · 05-05-2010, 04:21 PM

Are you talking about tighter...as in handling better? Or are you saying tighter...as in a higher steering effort?

Yes to the first.

No this the second....at least in my case.

*tk-421* · 05-05-2010, 04:52 PM

It's definitely harder to steer when you have more rubber sticking to the road. It's just friction doing it's job.

MadMax · 05-05-2010, 04:55 PM

I think he means "heavier," i.e. harder to steer but better stability at speed and around corners...

And the answer is 'yes.'

Cheers! M2

Falconeer · 05-06-2010, 03:26 AM

Oh sorry for my poor explanation...

I meant harder feel of the steering wheel. I know that cornering and stability are so much better, had floored my Benz at 220 Kmph many times for highway journeys and loved the stability and traction, even in rain and sand on roads.

I just don't want the steering wheel to feel tighter/harder.

britishbikes · 05-15-2010, 03:02 PM

I changed from the stock crappy "tombstones" to Yokohama s-drives size 195/55-15. They are summer tires and are an improvement in handling, noise and do not make a noticeable difference in the steering effort. I imagine another notch of width will not overload the power steering either.

05-05-2010, 09:05 AM	#1
Falconeer Bayou Blue Pearl. Drives: Yaris 5D Liftback Full Options Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 68	Steering feel tighter on 205/55/15? Will changing to 205/55/15 from 185/65(60?)/15 make the steering feel tighter? I love the light feel of this baby! Can anyone experiencing this tell me please! This happened when I changed from 17" AMG's to basic 15's for a while on my E320 years back it became lighter and when I went back to my 17"s with bigger tires, it became tighter. __________________ BOSCH 8000k HID Headlights, BOSCH 8000k HID Fog Lights. BOSCH Horn. 30% tint all round. 70% Tint mirror-finish tint on front wind shield. TRD Leather Shift Knob, Leather Steering Wheel, TRD Emblem. Height adjustable driver's seat is cool! and... That great armrest from ebay

05-05-2010, 02:50 PM	#2
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	On my Echo it does for sure. 185/60/14 in the winter. 205/40/16 in the summer. Edit: In my case, more road feel, tighter, and follows the road with the 205s. Slightly more effort to dry steer (though I try to minimize that as it's harder on the pump). Last edited by Bluevitz-rs; 05-05-2010 at 04:35 PM.

05-05-2010, 04:52 PM	#4
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	It's definitely harder to steer when you have more rubber sticking to the road. It's just friction doing it's job. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

05-05-2010, 04:55 PM	#5
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I think he means "heavier," i.e. harder to steer but better stability at speed and around corners... And the answer is 'yes.' Cheers! M2 __________________

05-06-2010, 03:26 AM	#6
Falconeer Bayou Blue Pearl. Drives: Yaris 5D Liftback Full Options Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 68	Oh sorry for my poor explanation... I meant harder feel of the steering wheel. I know that cornering and stability are so much better, had floored my Benz at 220 Kmph many times for highway journeys and loved the stability and traction, even in rain and sand on roads. I just don't want the steering wheel to feel tighter/harder. __________________ BOSCH 8000k HID Headlights, BOSCH 8000k HID Fog Lights. BOSCH Horn. 30% tint all round. 70% Tint mirror-finish tint on front wind shield. TRD Leather Shift Knob, Leather Steering Wheel, TRD Emblem. Height adjustable driver's seat is cool! and... That great armrest from ebay

05-05-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 557	Are you talking about tighter...as in handling better? Or are you saying tighter...as in a higher steering effort? Yes to the first. No this the second....at least in my case.

05-15-2010, 03:02 PM	#7
britishbikes Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 12	I changed from the stock crappy "tombstones" to Yokohama s-drives size 195/55-15. They are summer tires and are an improvement in handling, noise and do not make a noticeable difference in the steering effort. I imagine another notch of width will not overload the power steering either.

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