replacement tires for toyota 7 spoke alloy's

[kimona]

Originally Posted by black2yaris

the stock tire size is 185/60r15
.........................................can I go up to a 195/60r15 ??

Has anyone got an opinion on what's the best tire out there in that size ???


.. I like the Michelins but they have had many recalls as of late on the rain tires of theirs ,I'm not sure i want to go with them anymore ..

Well, most upgrades are to 205/55/15.

But, you could easily go up to a 195/60/15. That's just 2% taller than the 185's.

In fact, there's a Yaris HB I see around here that's running 205/60/15's. Sounds kinda tall (+4%) at first, but it's not really. The 205's certainly fill the wheel wells nicely... and they don't look oversized at all. They actually look way better than the tiny 185's.

Anyway, if you think about it, a 205/60/15 is less than 2% taller than the OEM 205/45/17! So, you're still within the recommended 3% margin of Yaris HB OEM tire sizes.

As far as wet weather tires, I thought Michelin made some of the best ones, but if they're having quality problems, you may want to pass on them.

Look on the tirerack.com website. All the tires they offer are rated for Hydroplaning Resistance and Wet Traction. Maybe that can help you decide.