anybody got pix of a 215 on a 7.5" wide rim...or 7" - Toyota Yaris Forums

severous01 · 04-23-2009, 03:07 PM

i'm thinkin about goin with a 215/45/16 and was worried about the goofy 'bubble look' of the tire on the wheel. i prefer the sidewall to be as straight as possible...and tirerack suggest a 7.5" wheel for a 215. which to me would be more inward angle than anything and a possible bead-breaking situation in high speed cornering or 'getin outta the way' situations.

i was planning on a 40 +- 2mm offset with a factory height, 215/45/16" tire/rim and 7 or 7.5" wide depending on how the tire looks on the rim.

schleppy · 04-23-2009, 03:15 PM

Why not just get a narrower tire? Do you really need a 215?

*kimona* · 04-23-2009, 04:20 PM

Recommended wheel width for a 215mm tyre is 6-8".

Are you lowered or planning to lower?

severous01 · 04-23-2009, 07:11 PM

not planning but if it's gonna get changed (50k miles) i'm goin with higher quality any way.

i want wider tires cuz i'm being pushed all over the road with wind...and wider tires will help stop this. i know the car is a lightweight, but wider tires will help.

also, there are no decent tires in the 205/50/16 size, and there are not many but higher quality tires in a 215/45/16. plus the 215 is close to the stock ratio than a 205 and i'm already having trouble with the throttle.

*kimona* · 04-23-2009, 07:59 PM

If you're going with 16's on stock suspension, I suggest 205/50/16 on 16x7, ET42-45 (no lower offset). BTW, there are several great tyres available in this size. I don't recommend tyres wider than 205 on the Yaris.

I'm currently running a set of 205/50/16 Nitto NeoGens, and they are outstanding tyres.

severous01 · 04-23-2009, 10:02 PM

u gettin pushed around by the wind? following a tractor-trailer or a bigger truck? crosswinds? i'm almost pushing 1/8 turn into the wind when it's blowing hard....and on the open plains of tx there's plenty of wind...

so, 7" wide needs 45mm offset...

i want the wheel/tire to be even with the front fender, i dont like the tucked in look like an old-school f150

*kimona* · 04-23-2009, 10:50 PM

Yes, this little car certainly gets blown around on the open highway. I did notice some improvement with wider wheels and tyres plus better handling with the (TRD) rear anti-sway bar.

BTW, 16x7, ET42 will be just about flush up front with 205's.

04-23-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	anybody got pix of a 215 on a 7.5" wide rim...or 7" i'm thinkin about goin with a 215/45/16 and was worried about the goofy 'bubble look' of the tire on the wheel. i prefer the sidewall to be as straight as possible...and tirerack suggest a 7.5" wheel for a 215. which to me would be more inward angle than anything and a possible bead-breaking situation in high speed cornering or 'getin outta the way' situations. i was planning on a 40 +- 2mm offset with a factory height, 215/45/16" tire/rim and 7 or 7.5" wide depending on how the tire looks on the rim.

04-23-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Why not just get a narrower tire? Do you really need a 215?

04-23-2009, 04:20 PM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Recommended wheel width for a 215mm tyre is 6-8". Are you lowered or planning to lower?

04-23-2009, 07:11 PM	#4
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	not planning but if it's gonna get changed (50k miles) i'm goin with higher quality any way. i want wider tires cuz i'm being pushed all over the road with wind...and wider tires will help stop this. i know the car is a lightweight, but wider tires will help. also, there are no decent tires in the 205/50/16 size, and there are not many but higher quality tires in a 215/45/16. plus the 215 is close to the stock ratio than a 205 and i'm already having trouble with the throttle.

04-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	If you're going with 16's on stock suspension, I suggest 205/50/16 on 16x7, ET42-45 (no lower offset). BTW, there are several great tyres available in this size. I don't recommend tyres wider than 205 on the Yaris. I'm currently running a set of 205/50/16 Nitto NeoGens, and they are outstanding tyres.

04-23-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	u gettin pushed around by the wind? following a tractor-trailer or a bigger truck? crosswinds? i'm almost pushing 1/8 turn into the wind when it's blowing hard....and on the open plains of tx there's plenty of wind... so, 7" wide needs 45mm offset... i want the wheel/tire to be even with the front fender, i dont like the tucked in look like an old-school f150

04-23-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Yes, this little car certainly gets blown around on the open highway. I did notice some improvement with wider wheels and tyres plus better handling with the (TRD) rear anti-sway bar. BTW, 16x7, ET42 will be just about flush up front with 205's.