Will 205/55/15 tires fit on Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

gubloom · 04-08-2012, 09:21 AM

I own a standard yaris with factory shocks and tyres size 185/60/15

Will 205/55/15 fit with no rubbing ?

eTiMaGo · 04-08-2012, 09:24 AM

If it's not lowered, should be fine. I had 215/35R18 on my old wheels, so diameter was quite a bit larger than stock, and lowered on coilovers, didn't have so much rubbing.

Onads · 04-08-2012, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gubloom

I own a standard yaris with factory shocks and tyres size 185/60/15

Will 205/55/15 fit with no rubbing ?

Yes it will fit.

gubloom · 04-08-2012, 06:50 PM

Thanks everyone does anyone actually have this size on their Yaris is it a nice feel when driving ? As far as I think 195/55/15 would be a the perfect size for a nice feel drive.

grelise · 04-08-2012, 06:59 PM

You have to make sure the rolling diameter between the stock size and the new size your after is as close to factory as possible.
Go to www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html fill in your stock size then the size your after and it will give you the Rolling diameter. You are allowed 15mm either side of the stock size.

TOUGEghost · 04-08-2012, 07:01 PM

Another option to split the difference would be the 205/50 size. When you say "nice feel" are you looking for comfort or handling?

*kimona* · 04-08-2012, 10:14 PM

205/55/15's will fit nicely.

Tire Size = Diameter
185/60/15 = 23.7
195/60/15 = 24.2
195/55/15 = 23.4
205/55/15 = 23.9
195/50/15 = 22.7
205/50/15 = 23.1

gubloom · 04-09-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TOUGEghost

Another option to split the difference would be the 205/50 size. When you say "nice feel" are you looking for comfort or handling?

Well, I drove my friend's Toyota Corolla with tyres size 215/45/17 and then we changed the wheels to 205/55/16. Under normal speeds driving in the city the 205/55/16 felt a much nicer drive. It also seems that if you get wider tyres than stock tyres the steering can become a little heavy.

gubloom · 04-09-2012, 08:57 AM

In my opinion 195/55/15 will be the most suitable size for a yaris. Any comments regarding this statement ?

1.5 · 04-09-2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gubloom

Well, I drove my friend's Toyota Corolla with tyres size 215/45/17 and then we changed the wheels to 205/55/16. Under normal speeds driving in the city the 205/55/16 felt a much nicer drive. It also seems that if you get wider tyres than stock tyres the steering can become a little heavy.

There is more rubber in between the wheel and road. Hence more comfortable less hard ride.

gubloom · 04-13-2012, 06:32 PM

I have just put 205/55/15 on my 1.5L Yaris with standard manufactorer shocks and springs (not lowered at all). The drive feels hard and not so comfortable. I think this size is an overkill for a small car like a Yaris. I think 195/55/15 is most suitable.

why? · 04-13-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gubloom

I have just put 205/55/15 on my 1.5L Yaris with standard manufactorer shocks and springs (not lowered at all). The drive feels hard and not so comfortable. I think this size is an overkill for a small car like a Yaris. I think 195/55/15 is most suitable.

which Australian version of the car do you have and what extras did it come with? There seem to be so many different models down under.

Blue Beast · 04-13-2012, 07:21 PM

I have 205/55/15's on my Yaris with 15 by 7" rims, TRD lowering springs and TRD Sport Shocks and everything is perfect, no rubbing issues and could not be any happier with this set up.

Billiam · 04-13-2012, 08:34 PM

TRD Springs, 15x6 rims, +39mm offset, 205/55/15 tires....no rubbing....rides and handles great.

rcast2010 · 04-13-2012, 11:09 PM

ruedo mucho tengo 205/40R17 suspencion fabrica, poca diferencia en el manejo pero comodo...

gubloom · 04-14-2012, 06:07 PM

My Yaris is a 1.5 litre YRS model with no modifications at all. It came with basics wheels size 185/60/15 on simple standard metal rims. The steering was easy and the drive felt good.

I then changed it to 205/55/15, there is no rubbing but the stearing felt heavy and the car felt heavier as well. It seems that the ALLOY rims together with the tyre weight around 15kg where the other wheel with metal rims weights around 8kg. The car feels more stable but overall I think this size is an over kill for a small car like a Yaris. 195/55/15 probably would be most suitable.

why? · 04-14-2012, 07:57 PM

ah, so you went with aftermarket rims at the same time. Yes wheel and tire weight can make a gigantic difference in how a car feels, especially in a car that is this light and powerless.

Golddeenoh · 04-15-2012, 04:41 PM

in general the 15 range will not give you any problems, I have mine lowered 1.8 inches (4.572cm) and have plenty of clearance.

04-08-2012, 09:21 AM	#1
gubloom Drives: Silver yaris Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Will 205/55/15 tires fit on Yaris? I own a standard yaris with factory shocks and tyres size 185/60/15 Will 205/55/15 fit with no rubbing ?

04-08-2012, 09:24 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	If it's not lowered, should be fine. I had 215/35R18 on my old wheels, so diameter was quite a bit larger than stock, and lowered on coilovers, didn't have so much rubbing. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-13-2012, 07:21 PM	#13
Blue Beast Drives: 2010 Yaris 3 door hatchback Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Manassas Park VA Posts: 31	I have 205/55/15's on my Yaris with 15 by 7" rims, TRD lowering springs and TRD Sport Shocks and everything is perfect, no rubbing issues and could not be any happier with this set up. Last edited by Blue Beast; 04-13-2012 at 09:30 PM.

04-13-2012, 08:34 PM	#14
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 556	TRD Springs, 15x6 rims, +39mm offset, 205/55/15 tires....no rubbing....rides and handles great. __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

04-14-2012, 07:57 PM	#17
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	ah, so you went with aftermarket rims at the same time. Yes wheel and tire weight can make a gigantic difference in how a car feels, especially in a car that is this light and powerless. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-08-2012, 06:50 PM	#4
gubloom Drives: Silver yaris Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Thanks everyone does anyone actually have this size on their Yaris is it a nice feel when driving ? As far as I think 195/55/15 would be a the perfect size for a nice feel drive.

04-08-2012, 06:59 PM	#5
grelise Drives: 07 YR Yaris 5dr Hatch Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mandurah, Australia Posts: 73	You have to make sure the rolling diameter between the stock size and the new size your after is as close to factory as possible. Go to www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html fill in your stock size then the size your after and it will give you the Rolling diameter. You are allowed 15mm either side of the stock size.

04-08-2012, 07:01 PM	#6
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Another option to split the difference would be the 205/50 size. When you say "nice feel" are you looking for comfort or handling?

04-08-2012, 10:14 PM	#7
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	205/55/15's will fit nicely. Tire Size = Diameter 185/60/15 = 23.7 195/60/15 = 24.2 195/55/15 = 23.4 205/55/15 = 23.9 195/50/15 = 22.7 205/50/15 = 23.1

04-09-2012, 08:57 AM	#9
gubloom Drives: Silver yaris Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	In my opinion 195/55/15 will be the most suitable size for a yaris. Any comments regarding this statement ?

04-13-2012, 06:32 PM	#11
gubloom Drives: Silver yaris Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	I have just put 205/55/15 on my 1.5L Yaris with standard manufactorer shocks and springs (not lowered at all). The drive feels hard and not so comfortable. I think this size is an overkill for a small car like a Yaris. I think 195/55/15 is most suitable.

04-13-2012, 11:09 PM	#15
rcast2010 I've made a post! Drives: advance 2010, rines 17, Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: panama Posts: 1	ruedo mucho tengo 205/40R17 suspencion fabrica, poca diferencia en el manejo pero comodo...

04-14-2012, 06:07 PM	#16
gubloom Drives: Silver yaris Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	My Yaris is a 1.5 litre YRS model with no modifications at all. It came with basics wheels size 185/60/15 on simple standard metal rims. The steering was easy and the drive felt good. I then changed it to 205/55/15, there is no rubbing but the stearing felt heavy and the car felt heavier as well. It seems that the ALLOY rims together with the tyre weight around 15kg where the other wheel with metal rims weights around 8kg. The car feels more stable but overall I think this size is an over kill for a small car like a Yaris. 195/55/15 probably would be most suitable.

04-15-2012, 04:41 PM	#18
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	in general the 15 range will not give you any problems, I have mine lowered 1.8 inches (4.572cm) and have plenty of clearance.

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