Big Wheels benefit or not...tested and compared - Toyota Yaris Forums

127.0.0.1 · 04-27-2010, 08:58 PM

makes a good read I reckon

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sted-tech_dept

minnyar · 04-27-2010, 11:43 PM

I thought that was interesting as well. I would think the results would be amplified on something as light as a Yaris. Makes lightweight 15's sound great!

why? · 04-28-2010, 01:39 AM

it's a great article, too bad they couldn't exactly match the tires.

cherry tomato · 05-06-2010, 03:26 AM

That article saved me from doing alot of research and math. I have been writing down tire weights for different sizes and then I was going to find the rim weights to see if a larger rim with a lower profile tire would weigh less. (I actually thought it would, since rubber is pretty heavy)

Pretty funny that "upgrading" to bigger rims reduces acceleration, reduces braking, and reduces mileage.

I now know I won't be "upgrading".

Well, except maybe if I can find some nice black 15" aluminum rims that weigh less than the stock steel ones.

derickveliz2 · 05-07-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherry tomato

Pretty funny that "upgrading" to bigger rims reduces acceleration, reduces braking, and reduces mileage.
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There is a lot to do with the overall Diameter of the tire. when changing rims make sure the tire on the new wheel matches as much as possible the Diameter of what you have now.

you can always check the sticky for "Official YARIS Wheel & Tire Guide"

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severous01 · 05-06-2010, 04:02 PM

ya but you dont have to go wider to go bigger. it'll look goofy as all get-out but it can be done. they went from a 195 series to a 235 series...that's like 2" wider. of course it's going to be heavier. plus, metal is more dense than rubber and therefore heavier...

i kinda wish they'd gone with a similar width. maybe a 205 tops even in the 19's. but then again, tire selection woulda been hard to come by.

04-27-2010, 08:58 PM	#1
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	Big Wheels benefit or not...tested and compared makes a good read I reckon http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sted-tech_dept

04-28-2010, 01:39 AM	#3
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	it's a great article, too bad they couldn't exactly match the tires. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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04-27-2010, 11:43 PM	#2
minnyar Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (5pd) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52	I thought that was interesting as well. I would think the results would be amplified on something as light as a Yaris. Makes lightweight 15's sound great!

05-06-2010, 03:26 AM	#4
cherry tomato Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: May 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 11	That article saved me from doing alot of research and math. I have been writing down tire weights for different sizes and then I was going to find the rim weights to see if a larger rim with a lower profile tire would weigh less. (I actually thought it would, since rubber is pretty heavy) Pretty funny that "upgrading" to bigger rims reduces acceleration, reduces braking, and reduces mileage. I now know I won't be "upgrading". Well, except maybe if I can find some nice black 15" aluminum rims that weigh less than the stock steel ones.

05-06-2010, 04:02 PM	#6
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	ya but you dont have to go wider to go bigger. it'll look goofy as all get-out but it can be done. they went from a 195 series to a 235 series...that's like 2" wider. of course it's going to be heavier. plus, metal is more dense than rubber and therefore heavier... i kinda wish they'd gone with a similar width. maybe a 205 tops even in the 19's. but then again, tire selection woulda been hard to come by.