15x8 +28 205/50 any clearance issue... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris_Mac · 06-05-2015, 11:36 AM

I should be fine clearing the fenders but anyone know if The tires will rub on the suspension? The car will be dropped on Tein STech. Thanks!

WeeYari · 06-05-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris_Mac

I should be fine clearing the fenders ... The car will be dropped on Tein STech.

Wrong!

Freestylin · 06-05-2015, 12:19 PM

Tires will not rub on the suspension however it will rub on the fenders because the tein s-techs are quite soft. You would either need to stretch your tires (run a narrower profile), put in more negative camber, use stiffer springs, or increase your ride height. I used to run a 15x7 +35 and 205/50 setup with s-techs and it rubbed quite a bit.

WeeYari · 06-05-2015, 12:23 PM

I think you are not interpreting offset correctly. The lower the number, the more outward the wheels sit. By questioning if you will rub on suspension leads me to believe you are thinking +28 will place the wheels further inward than the stock offset of +45.

invader166 · 06-06-2015, 12:40 AM

I actually have a similar question. I plan on installing Tein S Techs one day on the original struts along with the original shocks. I'm currently running a 185/60/R15 set up with original steelees. I'm expecting about a 2" drop as a result of the softer springs, so do you think I'll be running into any clearance issues? Will I have to switch to a lower profile like a 205/50/R15?

Yaris_Mac · 06-06-2015, 03:39 AM

Thank you.

Some yaris owners runs low offsets such as +20 with 15mm spacer in the rear... 190/45/15 tires (low profile) but they also have like 3-4" drop. I figure since there will be a big gap between the tire/fender, I can cover those with a beefier tire. Apparently not.

Invader, 205/50 on the same width rim is probably going to have the same height as your current tire.

Yaris_Mac · 06-06-2015, 03:44 AM

Speaking of soft TEIN s-tech suspension. This is my DD and I have a 2yo. Will the ride be bouncy that her head would be bouncing all over her seat? This is the only reason why I've been holding off on buying wheels & lowering springs.

I also have a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3. The ride is pretty stiff with my Eibach springs. Her head doesn't bounce around but it's pretty stiff. Especially noticeable when hitting dips. I'm looking for something softer than this but with 2" drop. I'm hoping s-tech is the spring I'm looking for.

Freestylin · 06-07-2015, 12:53 AM

The Teins were quite comfortable if I recall. I think your 2 y/o should be fine with it. Stick with 15" wheels preferably nothing wider than 7" and a high offset (anything above +42) if you are actually going to drop it. This setup will allow you to run a higher profile tire such as a 195/55 or 185/60 series for road comfort. The offset I recommended will provide you the wheel clearance you need from the tires rubbing the fender liners / fenders if you hit a large dip or do some spirited driving with the Tein S-techs. Please keep in mind that once you get these lowering springs you should also purchase some aftermarket struts/shocks with them. Using the Tein springs with the OEM struts / shocks will lead to premature failure of the struts / shocks as they are not "stiff" enough.

Thirty-Nine · 06-09-2015, 01:00 PM

I run Tein S-techs with 15x6.5" (+40) Konig wheels (I also run a 10mm rear wheel spacer). The ride is stiffer than stock, but not bad, especially compared to the rock-hard Megan Racing coilovers I used to run.

I only rub the driver's side fender liner on hard bumps. It's a very good daily-driving setup.

A 15x8 +25 wheel, however, you'll probably rub a lot and would need your fenders rolled to help with clearance.

CoryM · 06-09-2015, 11:52 PM

If it helps, I run 205/5015 on konig feather (15x6.5, 38mm) and at stock height only rub on hard lock when cornering HARD. And only with Nitto tires (they run shorter/wider than most). My Toyos clear no problem.
Cheers.

WorkTL · 06-10-2015, 08:27 PM

You will rub with 205/50.

Negative camber is your friend.

ilikerice · 06-11-2015, 04:30 AM

You guys know there is a sticky in this section about different tires sizes and diameters, right?

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021

Exiwolfman · 06-11-2015, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invader166

I actually have a similar question. I plan on installing Tein S Techs one day on the original struts along with the original shocks. I'm currently running a 185/60/R15 set up with original steelees. I'm expecting about a 2" drop as a result of the softer springs, so do you think I'll be running into any clearance issues? Will I have to switch to a lower profile like a 205/50/R15?

im on teins and 195 55 15 and all good offset 42

06-05-2015, 11:36 AM	#1
Yaris_Mac Drives: Gas saver Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	15x8 +28 205/50 any clearance issue... I should be fine clearing the fenders but anyone know if The tires will rub on the suspension? The car will be dropped on Tein STech. Thanks!

06-05-2015, 12:19 PM	#3
Freestylin Drives: 09 Blizzard Pearl RS LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 371	Tires will not rub on the suspension however it will rub on the fenders because the tein s-techs are quite soft. You would either need to stretch your tires (run a narrower profile), put in more negative camber, use stiffer springs, or increase your ride height. I used to run a 15x7 +35 and 205/50 setup with s-techs and it rubbed quite a bit. __________________ “On a given day, a given circumstance, you think you have a limit. And you then go for this limit and you touch this limit, and you think, 'Okay, this is the limit'. And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high.” ― Ayrton Senna

06-05-2015, 12:23 PM	#4
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	15x8 +25 I think you are not interpreting offset correctly. The lower the number, the more outward the wheels sit. By questioning if you will rub on suspension leads me to believe you are thinking +28 will place the wheels further inward than the stock offset of +45. __________________

06-06-2015, 12:40 AM	#5
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	I actually have a similar question. I plan on installing Tein S Techs one day on the original struts along with the original shocks. I'm currently running a 185/60/R15 set up with original steelees. I'm expecting about a 2" drop as a result of the softer springs, so do you think I'll be running into any clearance issues? Will I have to switch to a lower profile like a 205/50/R15? __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

06-07-2015, 12:53 AM	#8
Freestylin Drives: 09 Blizzard Pearl RS LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 371	The Teins were quite comfortable if I recall. I think your 2 y/o should be fine with it. Stick with 15" wheels preferably nothing wider than 7" and a high offset (anything above +42) if you are actually going to drop it. This setup will allow you to run a higher profile tire such as a 195/55 or 185/60 series for road comfort. The offset I recommended will provide you the wheel clearance you need from the tires rubbing the fender liners / fenders if you hit a large dip or do some spirited driving with the Tein S-techs. Please keep in mind that once you get these lowering springs you should also purchase some aftermarket struts/shocks with them. Using the Tein springs with the OEM struts / shocks will lead to premature failure of the struts / shocks as they are not "stiff" enough. __________________ “On a given day, a given circumstance, you think you have a limit. And you then go for this limit and you touch this limit, and you think, 'Okay, this is the limit'. And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high.” ― Ayrton Senna

06-06-2015, 03:39 AM	#6
Yaris_Mac Drives: Gas saver Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	Thank you. Some yaris owners runs low offsets such as +20 with 15mm spacer in the rear... 190/45/15 tires (low profile) but they also have like 3-4" drop. I figure since there will be a big gap between the tire/fender, I can cover those with a beefier tire. Apparently not. Invader, 205/50 on the same width rim is probably going to have the same height as your current tire.

06-06-2015, 03:44 AM	#7
Yaris_Mac Drives: Gas saver Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	Speaking of soft TEIN s-tech suspension. This is my DD and I have a 2yo. Will the ride be bouncy that her head would be bouncing all over her seat? This is the only reason why I've been holding off on buying wheels & lowering springs. I also have a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3. The ride is pretty stiff with my Eibach springs. Her head doesn't bounce around but it's pretty stiff. Especially noticeable when hitting dips. I'm looking for something softer than this but with 2" drop. I'm hoping s-tech is the spring I'm looking for.

06-09-2015, 01:00 PM	#9
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I run Tein S-techs with 15x6.5" (+40) Konig wheels (I also run a 10mm rear wheel spacer). The ride is stiffer than stock, but not bad, especially compared to the rock-hard Megan Racing coilovers I used to run. I only rub the driver's side fender liner on hard bumps. It's a very good daily-driving setup. A 15x8 +25 wheel, however, you'll probably rub a lot and would need your fenders rolled to help with clearance. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

06-09-2015, 11:52 PM	#10
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	If it helps, I run 205/5015 on konig feather (15x6.5, 38mm) and at stock height only rub on hard lock when cornering HARD. And only with Nitto tires (they run shorter/wider than most). My Toyos clear no problem. Cheers.

06-10-2015, 08:27 PM	#11
WorkTL View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 216	You will rub with 205/50. Negative camber is your friend.

06-11-2015, 04:30 AM	#12
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	You guys know there is a sticky in this section about different tires sizes and diameters, right? http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021 __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

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