Suspension and rims for rough roads

[TDR]

Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

You won't find any higher springs than stock, unless you go with custom springs on coil overs. I run Koni Yellow adjustable shocks with stock springs. Handling is amazing even set to full soft for the winter and with winter tires. So some good adjustable shocks paired with the stock springs will give you the handling you want with ground clearance and decent comfort.

185/60-15 should also be a good tire size. Lighter rims will also help with ride quality.

Would you please share exact number/model of your Koni shocks? Seems to be Koni Sport shocks, but they don't have yaris/vitz after younger than 2005 in their catalog.

Originally Posted by why?

The stock ride height on the Yaris hatch is really high, you don't need to go any higher than that.

Bluevitz-rshas the right idea, good adjustable shocks with the stock springs should help immensely. Also get the tires with the biggest sidewall that can fit, that will help absorb all the impacts.

The handling of the Yaris is all about the suspension. I run 14" tires that are 185/65 I think, and my car handles great on Megan Coilovers. I do feel every little bump and hear it loudly though, but that is no big deal to me.

Okay then same question for you, could you share exact number/model of your coilovers? Are they good at absorbing impact? I am asking because we do have a lot of lowered cars in here with coilovers that are just spine breaking stiff and have very short travel. Basically turning cars into go carts. And about tires, i want to find that perfect balance between comfort, look and performance. And 195/50/16 wheels sure look nice, but they are too thin and hard for our roads. Sure, i can put 175/70/14 wheels on my car, but what fun is that? I think 15' rims with 205/55 or 195/60 tires would be enough, yes?

[kimona]

Originally Posted by TDR

... I think 15' rims with 205/55 or 195/60 tires would be enough, yes?

Yes. 205/55/15's or 195/60/15's are a good fit with proper wheel offset at stock height.

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by TDR

Would you please share exact number/model of your Koni shocks? Seems to be Koni Sport shocks, but they don't have yaris/vitz after younger than 2005 in their catalog.

Correct, KONI does not make a kit for the 2006+ Yaris.

Okay then same question for you, could you share exact number/model of your coilovers? Are they good at absorbing impact? I am asking because we do have a lot of lowered cars in here with coilovers that are just spine breaking stiff and have very short travel. Basically turning cars into go carts. And about tires, i want to find that perfect balance between comfort, look and performance. And 195/50/16 wheels sure look nice, but they are too thin and hard for our roads. Sure, i can put 175/70/14 wheels on my car, but what fun is that? I think 15' rims with 205/55 or 195/60 tires would be enough, yes?

I run 175/70R14 for snow tires in the winter and don't mind them. They look a bit goofy on stock suspension, but that's probably because I prefer the look of my 205/50R15's on my summer wheels with a 1.75" drop.