A Hankook RS3 question... - Toyota Yaris Forums

stevethegimp · 03-25-2011, 10:23 PM

So as I continue to auto-x my Yaris i've found the Yokohama S-Types to be decent but i'm looking for a more performance suitable tire. My local auto-x club is pretty enthralled with the Hankook RS3 and I think i've fallen in love driving other members cars equipped with the tire.

So the big question comes down to fitment! I've made the measurements and I think it might fit but i'd appreciate any comment from someone who has fit a 225/45/15 tire on a Yaris with Tokico Blue shocks and MicroImage/Tigertec Springs or knows if such a tire fitment will actually work!

Also acceptable are any other tire recommendations for a +10,000 mile Auto-X/Street Use tire!

stevethegimp · 04-17-2011, 02:40 PM

Well it's decided, i'm going to order the RS-3s. Guess i'll do it for science!

Data-
Wheels: 15x7 with a +42 offset
Tires: Hankook RS-3 225-45-15
No spacers rear or front, Tigertec Springs, Tokico Blues

I'll be crossing my fingers and just hope there is no/limited rubbing!

MUSKOKA800 · 04-17-2011, 03:25 PM

Please let us know your findings.

Viperoni · 04-18-2011, 09:56 PM

I'm running 225/45/15 Hankook RS2's up front and RS3's in the rear on my Echo on 15x7 +35 rims, and FWIW, I get minimal rubbing at stock height. That will get worse once I drop the car on Megan sprigns (around 1.5" front and 1.25" rear drop).

All I need is to roll the fenders a bit.
It's definitely doable :)

stevethegimp · 04-18-2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viperoni

I'm running 225/45/15 Hankook RS2's up front and RS3's in the rear on my Echo on 15x7 +35 rims, and FWIW, I get minimal rubbing at stock height. That will get worse once I drop the car on Megan sprigns (around 1.5" front and 1.25" rear drop).

All I need is to roll the fenders a bit.
It's definitely doable :)

Yeah i'm certainly curious about what kind of rubbing I might see. Funny thing is even lowered i'm not concerned about the height of the tire, just how close it is going to get to the strut tower at max turn! Will let you all know how the install goes on Friday!

ilikerice · 04-18-2011, 10:47 PM

225, u will need to roll the fenders esp up front, maybe a bit in the rear on a lowered car. i run 225/50/15 khumo V700 on 15x7 rim +40 offset.. i cut my fender liner and rolled the top part of my fenders in the front.. havent done any in the rear but they rub slightly.. not sure if 45 will make a huge difference

stevethegimp · 04-18-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikerice

225, u will need to roll the fenders esp up front, maybe a bit in the rear on a lowered car. i run 225/50/15 khumo V700 on 15x7 rim +40 offset.. i cut my fender liner and rolled the top part of my fenders in the front.. havent done any in the rear but they rub slightly.. not sure if 45 will make a huge difference

Yeah we'll see. The new tires will technically be shorter then the 205/50/15 S-Drives I have on now, just wider. The suspension is pretty stiff so maybe I won't destroy my wheel liner on speed bumps!

A little more technical info-
Wheels: 15x7 with a +42 offset
Tires: Hankook RS-3 225-45-15
No spacers rear or front, Tigertec Springs, Tokico Blues, Adjustable Camber Bolts set at -2 degrees

ilikerice · 04-19-2011, 04:06 PM

with a +42 and 45 with -2, i think you will be ok. i do think you will rub if you turn the wheel all the way. but who really does that?

stevethegimp · 04-19-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikerice

with a +42 and 45 with -2, i think you will be ok. i do think you will rub if you turn the wheel all the way. but who really does that?

I'll just let it grind through the plastic wheel well

ilikerice · 04-19-2011, 08:36 PM

LOL.. yes.. i like that idea.. let her ride!

stevethegimp · 04-22-2011, 11:52 PM

Quick little update- Got the tires installed today and there was practically no rubbing. These RS-3s have gobs of grip on them and I can't wait till Sunday to really try them out at the track!

Have some post install pics-

Rear Tire Fitment

Front Tire Fitment

Happy Yaris

Beefy Rear

Viperoni · 04-23-2011, 02:03 PM

225's really fill up a yaris/echo's wheel wells nicely :)

ilikerice · 04-23-2011, 06:24 PM

YES, beautiful.. looks great.. thats my next set of tires right there.. thanks for the pics. i was curious what 225/45/15 looked like on 7x15 rims

stevethegimp · 04-23-2011, 06:38 PM

Yeah i'm very happy that it worked out, I was super nervous when we test fit the first tire but luckily it cleared! I can't wait to see how it grips tomorrow at the track!

Also it should be noted that while I installed the Tokico Blues + Microimage springs I did NOT cut the bump stops, that may have bought me a little room.

stevethegimp · 04-24-2011, 05:28 PM

And the results are in, these RS3s kick butt! They ran great the entire time and only got a little greasy on the very last run. Must not have been driving aggressive enough because I didn't even nudge one cone.

Here, have a best run video-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo0mZ7Ol1rk

Flipper_1938 · 04-24-2011, 09:26 PM

Looks like it stuck pretty well.

ilikerice · 04-25-2011, 11:25 AM

very nice..

Viperoni · 04-26-2011, 12:02 AM

My 225's :)

03-25-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	A Hankook RS3 question... So as I continue to auto-x my Yaris i've found the Yokohama S-Types to be decent but i'm looking for a more performance suitable tire. My local auto-x club is pretty enthralled with the Hankook RS3 and I think i've fallen in love driving other members cars equipped with the tire. So the big question comes down to fitment! I've made the measurements and I think it might fit but i'd appreciate any comment from someone who has fit a 225/45/15 tire on a Yaris with Tokico Blue shocks and MicroImage/Tigertec Springs or knows if such a tire fitment will actually work! Also acceptable are any other tire recommendations for a +10,000 mile Auto-X/Street Use tire!

04-17-2011, 03:25 PM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Please let us know your findings. __________________ 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.

04-18-2011, 09:56 PM	#4
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	I'm running 225/45/15 Hankook RS2's up front and RS3's in the rear on my Echo on 15x7 +35 rims, and FWIW, I get minimal rubbing at stock height. That will get worse once I drop the car on Megan sprigns (around 1.5" front and 1.25" rear drop). All I need is to roll the fenders a bit. It's definitely doable :) __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

04-22-2011, 11:52 PM	#11
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	Quick little update- Got the tires installed today and there was practically no rubbing. These RS-3s have gobs of grip on them and I can't wait till Sunday to really try them out at the track! Have some post install pics- Rear Tire Fitment Front Tire Fitment Happy Yaris Beefy Rear Last edited by stevethegimp; 04-23-2011 at 01:10 PM.

04-23-2011, 02:03 PM	#12
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	225's really fill up a yaris/echo's wheel wells nicely :) __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

04-17-2011, 02:40 PM	#2
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	Well it's decided, i'm going to order the RS-3s. Guess i'll do it for science! Data- Wheels: 15x7 with a +42 offset Tires: Hankook RS-3 225-45-15 No spacers rear or front, Tigertec Springs, Tokico Blues I'll be crossing my fingers and just hope there is no/limited rubbing!

04-18-2011, 10:47 PM	#6
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	225, u will need to roll the fenders esp up front, maybe a bit in the rear on a lowered car. i run 225/50/15 khumo V700 on 15x7 rim +40 offset.. i cut my fender liner and rolled the top part of my fenders in the front.. havent done any in the rear but they rub slightly.. not sure if 45 will make a huge difference

04-19-2011, 04:06 PM	#8
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	with a +42 and 45 with -2, i think you will be ok. i do think you will rub if you turn the wheel all the way. but who really does that?

04-19-2011, 08:36 PM	#10
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	LOL.. yes.. i like that idea.. let her ride!

04-23-2011, 06:24 PM	#13
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	YES, beautiful.. looks great.. thats my next set of tires right there.. thanks for the pics. i was curious what 225/45/15 looked like on 7x15 rims

04-23-2011, 06:38 PM	#14
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	Yeah i'm very happy that it worked out, I was super nervous when we test fit the first tire but luckily it cleared! I can't wait to see how it grips tomorrow at the track! Also it should be noted that while I installed the Tokico Blues + Microimage springs I did NOT cut the bump stops, that may have bought me a little room. Last edited by stevethegimp; 04-23-2011 at 06:58 PM.

04-24-2011, 05:28 PM	#15
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	And the results are in, these RS3s kick butt! They ran great the entire time and only got a little greasy on the very last run. Must not have been driving aggressive enough because I didn't even nudge one cone. Here, have a best run video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo0mZ7Ol1rk

04-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#16
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	Looks like it stuck pretty well.

04-25-2011, 11:25 AM	#17
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	very nice..

04-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#18
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	My 225's :) __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

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