POLL: All things considered, what's the best wheel size for the Yaris?

[TOUGEghost]

Here's why I went with 17's: I like short stiff sidewalls for better steering response, and I like bigger wheels. My wheel and tire combo is not only wider and lighter than stock, but the overall diameter is also shorter than stock for better acceleration. Win/win/win if you ask me. The only drawbacks I can think of are a greater chance of wheel damage and a slightly stiffer ride.

As far as the original question, for the best compromise between price, practicality, and performance, I would go with 16's. I was actually thinking of getting an extra set to try out.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by TOUGEghost

Here's why I went with 17's: I like short stiff sidewalls for better steering response, and I like bigger wheels. My wheel and tire combo is not only wider and lighter than stock, but the overall diameter is also shorter than stock for better acceleration. Win/win/win if you ask me. The only drawbacks I can think of are a greater chance of wheel damage and a slightly stiffer ride.

As far as the original question, for the best compromise between price, practicality, and performance, I would go with 16's. I was actually thinking of getting an extra set to try out.

The other "drawback" with 17's is the premium on tire prices while also not lasting as long. 17's for the Yaris generally only last 30K, maybe 40. While you can get 15's that last 75-90K and costs 50% less.

[supmet]

Originally Posted by TOUGEghost

Here's why I went with 17's: I like short stiff sidewalls for better steering response, and I like bigger wheels. My wheel and tire combo is not only wider and lighter than stock, but the overall diameter is also shorter than stock for better acceleration. Win/win/win if you ask me. The only drawbacks I can think of are a greater chance of wheel damage and a slightly stiffer ride.

As far as the original question, for the best compromise between price, practicality, and performance, I would go with 16's. I was actually thinking of getting an extra set to try out.

I'm seeing your wheel tire combo as 37 lbs total(15 lb rims and 22 lb tires), and stock is 33 from what I've heard. Also, as I posted before, your weight is farther out than stock, so more rotational inertia.