Tall thin Snow tires for 14" rims - Toyota Yaris Forums

regal · 07-24-2009, 11:47 AM

I have 14" steelies from my civic and I like to put snow tires on them on the cheap. I heard 14" was better for snow than 15" and that has been my experience in the past. What size tire should I get, I need tall and thin as I am lowered on TRD springs. Expensive snow tires aren't in the budget.

Anyone know where to find odd balls like:

155-75-14 or 165/75-14 cheap before the fall season drives prices up?

If not what is a good compromise size?

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 11:52 AM

did you try www.tirerack.com and see what they recommend for the yaris?

the diameter of the wheel has nothing to do with the snow-worthiness.

regal · 07-24-2009, 12:27 PM

I've always had better luck with small skinny tires in the snow. My jetta had 13" rims and would drive by SUVs in the ditch. I'm coming up with nothing on the tire-rack

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 12:29 PM

again, diameter of the wheel has nothing to do with a tire's snow worthiness.

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 12:30 PM

something tells me you didn't even try on tirerack.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...nce=W&x=11&y=7

regal · 07-24-2009, 12:34 PM

I saw those, Those are all 23" tires, with TRD drop they would look rediculous?

I need to be close to 24"s

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 12:35 PM

no you don't.

dude, you're worried about LOOKS ON A WINTER TIRE SETUP...

regal · 07-24-2009, 12:39 PM

165/75/14 would not only fill the wheel well better but it would do better in the snow, the thinner the tire the better on hills in Pennsylvania.

I saw some for sale a few weeks ago but can't find them now.

regal · 07-24-2009, 12:53 PM

Here we go 23.6" diameter.

Michelin X Ice 175/70/14 $47.

Its ashame the 165 size has been abandoned, I guarantee you that a skinny rim climbs snow covered hills better.

Thanks for the discussion. I agree that tire diameter doesn't affect snow performance, but typically a smaller diameter wheel will take a skinnier tire. See where I am coming from now?

MUSKOKA800 · 07-24-2009, 02:58 PM

Yes, narrow (skinny) tires perform best in snow (See World Rally Cars). That said, Tamago is correct. Rim diameter isn't a factor.
I have snows on 14's for my sedan. They're too short when combined 175/65/14 snows and the TRD drop. Much problems last winter getting through my commutes.
I'm looking for taller rubber for the 14's or a 15" set-up for next winter.

regal · 07-24-2009, 03:32 PM

The Michelin X Ice 175/70/14 have a diameter that is greater than many 15" setups. I ordered a set.

regal · 07-24-2009, 03:33 PM

[QUOTE=MUSKOKA800;358211]. Rim diameter isn't a factor.
QUOTE]

It is a factor in that you can get a less wide wheel in a smaller diameter generally easier.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 07-24-2009, 04:32 PM

GOOD LUCK with the yaris and its snowplow front end in the winter. that drop plus the smaller tires should equal a nice snow packed engine compartment......

regal · 07-24-2009, 05:09 PM

The tires are actually bigger than my 15"s because they're 175

thebarber · 07-24-2009, 07:03 PM

run 175-65-14 and 185-60-14 on the yaris and aveo in winter....never had any problems

SailDesign · 07-24-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regal

The Michelin X Ice 175/70/14 have a diameter that is greater than many 15" setups. I ordered a set.

Hmmm... Still smaller diameter than the 185/60-15 that comes stock on most new Yarii. Not by much, though.

185/60-15 = 23.74"
175/70-14 = 23.65"

thepoche · 07-24-2009, 11:50 PM

Hankook make the i*pike_w409 in 165/65R14. That's what I wanted to buy but they nobody had them in stock in my area. If you order some now, you probably can get them before the winter

regal · 07-25-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepoche

Hankook make the i*pike_w409 in 165/65R14. That's what I wanted to buy but they nobody had them in stock in my area. If you order some now, you probably can get them before the winter

22.5" diamter?, you need at least 75 in a 165

07-24-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Tall thin Snow tires for 14" rims I have 14" steelies from my civic and I like to put snow tires on them on the cheap. I heard 14" was better for snow than 15" and that has been my experience in the past. What size tire should I get, I need tall and thin as I am lowered on TRD springs. Expensive snow tires aren't in the budget. Anyone know where to find odd balls like: 155-75-14 or 165/75-14 cheap before the fall season drives prices up? If not what is a good compromise size?

07-24-2009, 02:58 PM	#10
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Yes, narrow (skinny) tires perform best in snow (See World Rally Cars). That said, Tamago is correct. Rim diameter isn't a factor. I have snows on 14's for my sedan. They're too short when combined 175/65/14 snows and the TRD drop. Much problems last winter getting through my commutes. I'm looking for taller rubber for the 14's or a 15" set-up for next winter. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

07-24-2009, 04:32 PM	#13
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	GOOD LUCK with the yaris and its snowplow front end in the winter. that drop plus the smaller tires should equal a nice snow packed engine compartment...... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

07-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#15
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	run 175-65-14 and 185-60-14 on the yaris and aveo in winter....never had any problems __________________

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07-24-2009, 12:27 PM	#3
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	I've always had better luck with small skinny tires in the snow. My jetta had 13" rims and would drive by SUVs in the ditch. I'm coming up with nothing on the tire-rack

07-24-2009, 12:34 PM	#6
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	I saw those, Those are all 23" tires, with TRD drop they would look rediculous? I need to be close to 24"s

07-24-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	165/75/14 would not only fill the wheel well better but it would do better in the snow, the thinner the tire the better on hills in Pennsylvania. I saw some for sale a few weeks ago but can't find them now.

07-24-2009, 12:53 PM	#9
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Here we go 23.6" diameter. Michelin X Ice 175/70/14 $47. Its ashame the 165 size has been abandoned, I guarantee you that a skinny rim climbs snow covered hills better. Thanks for the discussion. I agree that tire diameter doesn't affect snow performance, but typically a smaller diameter wheel will take a skinnier tire. See where I am coming from now?

07-24-2009, 03:32 PM	#11
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	The Michelin X Ice 175/70/14 have a diameter that is greater than many 15" setups. I ordered a set.

07-24-2009, 03:33 PM	#12
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	[QUOTE=MUSKOKA800;358211]. Rim diameter isn't a factor. QUOTE] It is a factor in that you can get a less wide wheel in a smaller diameter generally easier.

07-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#14
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	The tires are actually bigger than my 15"s because they're 175

07-24-2009, 11:50 PM	#17
thepoche View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris CE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 56	Hankook make the i*pike_w409 in 165/65R14. That's what I wanted to buy but they nobody had them in stock in my area. If you order some now, you probably can get them before the winter