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04-27-2010, 07:58 PM | #1 |
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Big Wheels benefit or not...tested and compared
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04-27-2010, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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I thought that was interesting as well. I would think the results would be amplified on something as light as a Yaris. Makes lightweight 15's sound great!
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04-28-2010, 12:39 AM | #3 |
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it's a great article, too bad they couldn't exactly match the tires.
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05-06-2010, 02:26 AM | #4 |
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That article saved me from doing alot of research and math. I have been writing down tire weights for different sizes and then I was going to find the rim weights to see if a larger rim with a lower profile tire would weigh less. (I actually thought it would, since rubber is pretty heavy)
Pretty funny that "upgrading" to bigger rims reduces acceleration, reduces braking, and reduces mileage. I now know I won't be "upgrading". Well, except maybe if I can find some nice black 15" aluminum rims that weigh less than the stock steel ones. |
05-06-2010, 03:02 PM | #5 |
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ya but you dont have to go wider to go bigger. it'll look goofy as all get-out but it can be done. they went from a 195 series to a 235 series...that's like 2" wider. of course it's going to be heavier. plus, metal is more dense than rubber and therefore heavier...
i kinda wish they'd gone with a similar width. maybe a 205 tops even in the 19's. but then again, tire selection woulda been hard to come by. |
05-07-2010, 11:18 AM | #6 | |
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you can always check the sticky for "Official YARIS Wheel & Tire Guide" .
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