15 x 5 's - Toyota Yaris Forums

YotaYaris · 10-28-2009, 11:47 AM

I am going to call the experts(tirerack and or discountire) when I am ready to buy. I just wanted to check here and see if our stock tires, 185/60 15, would fit ok on a 15x5 wheel since our stock steelie is 15x5.5. I am almost certain that 15x5 would work and it might actually be the smallest wheel possible for this tire. Just want to check with some of the tire/wheel gods in here first.
Before you think I am so crazy for buying a rim that is more narrow than stock. I am just doing it for mpg's. The tire itself should still have the same foot print as before, but I am thinking handling might actually go down a notch from the sidewall flexing a little more.....maybe.
Maybe again, the lighter wheel would make up for the added flex. Stock steelie is about 14.5lbs?? I am looking at getting a 10.6lb wheel.
Thanks in advance

All praise and flames welcome

10-28-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
YotaYaris Drives: 09 3dr (sold), 12 SE 5spd : ) Join Date: May 2009 Location: SA TX Posts: 140	15 x 5 's I am going to call the experts(tirerack and or discountire) when I am ready to buy. I just wanted to check here and see if our stock tires, 185/60 15, would fit ok on a 15x5 wheel since our stock steelie is 15x5.5. I am almost certain that 15x5 would work and it might actually be the smallest wheel possible for this tire. Just want to check with some of the tire/wheel gods in here first. Before you think I am so crazy for buying a rim that is more narrow than stock. I am just doing it for mpg's. The tire itself should still have the same foot print as before, but I am thinking handling might actually go down a notch from the sidewall flexing a little more.....maybe. Maybe again, the lighter wheel would make up for the added flex. Stock steelie is about 14.5lbs?? I am looking at getting a 10.6lb wheel. Thanks in advance All praise and flames welcome __________________ Its all about the MPG's !!