195/60/R15 or 205/60/R15 : Help me to Decide for 2009 SCP-90 Hatchback Yaris/Vitz - Toyota Yaris Forums

nehal.hasnain · 08-09-2015, 07:14 AM

Hi,
I am driving a 2009 hatchback vitz/yaris (SPC-90) with stock suspensions and wheels (with 185/60/R15 tyre) over a year now. Now, I am planning to change the wheels & tires. My choice is :
Rim : 7x15
Tyre : 195/60/R15 or 205/60/R15

Can anyone please suggest me if this is a good choice of rims/tires if I stick with my stock suspension and don't use any lowering spring/coils ?

Will 195/205 be too wide for a small car like this ?

Thanks :)

IllusionX · 08-09-2015, 07:23 AM

Go 205/55 instead of 205/60.

At 205/60, you are looking at your car being risen to almost an inch!!

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nehal.hasnain · 08-09-2015, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusionX

Go 205/55 instead of 205/60.

At 205/60, you are looking at your car being risen to almost an inch!!

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Thanks IllusionX. But my current tyre is 185/60. Howcome 205/60 will be rising my car if I use R15 in both 205/60 & 205/55 ?
Sorry if I sound a bit dumb. This is my first car and I am changing the tyre/rim for the first time.

Appreciate any suggestion :)

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WeeYari · 08-09-2015, 09:08 AM

In tire sizing the /60 represents sidewall height. This is not a fixed measurement, rather a ratio of tread width. Therefor, a wider tire with the same aspect ratio as a skinnier tire will have a greater overall diameter.

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nehal.hasnain · 08-09-2015, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

In tire sizing the /60 represents sidewall height. This is not a fixed measurement, rather a ratio of tread width. Therefor, a wider tire with the same aspect ratio as a skinnier tire will have a greater overall diameter.

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Okey. Now I understand. Thanks WeeYari.

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nehal.hasnain · 08-09-2015, 09:22 AM

Btw, do u gyys think my stock suspension and scp90 chasis will be able to handle 205/55/R15 properly ? The roads I use for daily work are pretty rough & have lots of bumps.

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nehal.hasnain · 08-09-2015, 11:40 AM

And also, moving from 185/60/15 to 195/60 or 205/55.. does it hav any impact on fuel consumption ?

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WeeYari · 08-09-2015, 12:53 PM

Suspension fine. The wider the tire, the heavier it is, with a wider contact patch affecting rolling resistance. Fuel economy takes a hit.

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nehal.hasnain · 08-10-2015, 08:28 AM

Thanks a lot :)

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08-09-2015, 07:14 AM	#1
nehal.hasnain Drives: Toyota Vitz 2009 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 18	195/60/R15 or 205/60/R15 : Help me to Decide for 2009 SCP-90 Hatchback Yaris/Vitz Hi, I am driving a 2009 hatchback vitz/yaris (SPC-90) with stock suspensions and wheels (with 185/60/R15 tyre) over a year now. Now, I am planning to change the wheels & tires. My choice is : Rim : 7x15 Tyre : 195/60/R15 or 205/60/R15 Can anyone please suggest me if this is a good choice of rims/tires if I stick with my stock suspension and don't use any lowering spring/coils ? Will 195/205 be too wide for a small car like this ? Thanks :)

08-09-2015, 07:23 AM	#2
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Go 205/55 instead of 205/60. At 205/60, you are looking at your car being risen to almost an inch!! Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk __________________

08-09-2015, 09:08 AM	#4
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,744	In tire sizing the /60 represents sidewall height. This is not a fixed measurement, rather a ratio of tread width. Therefor, a wider tire with the same aspect ratio as a skinnier tire will have a greater overall diameter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

08-09-2015, 09:22 AM	#6
nehal.hasnain Drives: Toyota Vitz 2009 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 18	Btw, do u gyys think my stock suspension and scp90 chasis will be able to handle 205/55/R15 properly ? The roads I use for daily work are pretty rough & have lots of bumps. Sent from my GT-I9300I using Tapatalk Last edited by nehal.hasnain; 08-09-2015 at 11:41 AM.

08-09-2015, 12:53 PM	#8
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,744	Suspension fine. The wider the tire, the heavier it is, with a wider contact patch affecting rolling resistance. Fuel economy takes a hit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

08-09-2015, 11:40 AM	#7
nehal.hasnain Drives: Toyota Vitz 2009 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 18	And also, moving from 185/60/15 to 195/60 or 205/55.. does it hav any impact on fuel consumption ? Sent from my GT-I9300I using Tapatalk

08-10-2015, 08:28 AM	#9
nehal.hasnain Drives: Toyota Vitz 2009 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 18	Thanks a lot :) Sent from my GT-I9300I using Tapatalk