lightweight tires - Toyota Yaris Forums

leoseller7 · 01-02-2013, 02:44 AM

Hey Yarisworld,

I need some help, I'm looking for some lightweight tires for some 17" summer wheels. (Ultralight, lightweight, lite) 205/45-17 tires

Any ideas?

Did a search online and found that people were recommending Toyo Proxes T1sports.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

CoryM · 01-02-2013, 11:31 PM

Unless it is a dyno-queen and HP is your only concern, I wouldn't worry about tire weight. The tire companies make them as light as they can, while doing what they need to do. If weight is the main concern, smaller rims are your best bet (cheaper too).

NJ Drive · 01-03-2013, 12:14 AM

To answer your question, the Michelin PSS is probably the lightest tire you'll find in that size(20lbs) and will slap that Toyo silly in every category except price.

why? · 01-07-2013, 11:59 AM

most tire companies now list tire weights right on their website.

thebarber · 01-07-2013, 05:25 PM

Tire rack shows tire weights on their site

Every pound of rotating mass makes a big difference

I bought 225-45-17 general g-max in the fall as they're 21lbs/tire. With my 17x8's I'm only at 39lbs/corner on my vibe

01-02-2013, 02:44 AM	#1
leoseller7 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary, AB CANADA Posts: 10	lightweight tires Hey Yarisworld, I need some help, I'm looking for some lightweight tires for some 17" summer wheels. (Ultralight, lightweight, lite) 205/45-17 tires Any ideas? Did a search online and found that people were recommending Toyo Proxes T1sports. Any feedback would be appreciated.

01-02-2013, 11:31 PM	#2
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	Unless it is a dyno-queen and HP is your only concern, I wouldn't worry about tire weight. The tire companies make them as light as they can, while doing what they need to do. If weight is the main concern, smaller rims are your best bet (cheaper too). Last edited by CoryM; 01-03-2013 at 12:18 AM.

01-07-2013, 11:59 AM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	most tire companies now list tire weights right on their website. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

01-07-2013, 05:25 PM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	Tire rack shows tire weights on their site Every pound of rotating mass makes a big difference I bought 225-45-17 general g-max in the fall as they're 21lbs/tire. With my 17x8's I'm only at 39lbs/corner on my vibe __________________

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01-03-2013, 12:14 AM	#3
NJ Drive Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 179	To answer your question, the Michelin PSS is probably the lightest tire you'll find in that size(20lbs) and will slap that Toyo silly in every category except price.