tire size change advice needed - Toyota Yaris Forums

aucorium · 02-06-2011, 01:26 PM

hey guys

i have a 1800 TS , looking to change tires to this setup

OEM - 205 / 45 / 17

new setup - 205 /40 /17

any ideas on the change ? i know it will effect the speedo a little , but you guys recon its safe enough ?

aucorium · 02-07-2011, 04:52 PM

?? anyone ?

cool_beans00 · 02-07-2011, 05:21 PM

safe? sure, you'll be going slower than the speedo says so.

Thirty-Nine · 02-07-2011, 05:21 PM

Personally, I think it will look a bit off. There will be more fender gap. There will be 10.2mm more gap in the fender if you drop down to a 40 series.

thebarber · 02-07-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Personally, I think it will look a bit off. There will be more fender gap. There will be 10.2mm more gap in the fender if you drop down to a 40 series.

i agree. but at least he'll also be 10mm lower...

*kimona* · 02-09-2011, 11:21 PM

The TS stock suspension is already a bit lower than the stock suspension on US version cars. The 205/45's are a very good fitment on the TS. Yes, 205/40's will fit without issue; however, what would be your rationale for going with a shorter tyre?

aucorium · 02-10-2011, 04:14 PM

hey guys thanks for the advice , yeah , its gonna make the fender gap bigger , currently im running a Tein spring kit , attached is a pic of how it sits

my reason for going to 40's is cause it is alot cheaper , the 45's cost R1300 , the 40's cost R700 , thats about half the price .. so thats my thoughts ... mmmm

aucorium · 02-10-2011, 04:16 PM

the car actually sits a little lower than in this pic , its more on the wheels , will try take a better pic tomorrow

aucorium · 02-10-2011, 04:31 PM

also , wont the 40's have better handling ?

33OH · 02-10-2011, 04:48 PM

I ran 205/40/17's with no problem. Go for it.

aucorium · 02-10-2011, 05:05 PM

what drop you have on the car ?

33OH · 02-11-2011, 08:45 AM

Tanabe DF210's that are clamped to be lower than normal. Around 2.3" in front I would say?

aucorium · 02-11-2011, 11:39 AM

ah ok ... i must say , im very hesitant to put on the 40's , 10mm drop is quite a bit on a already tein drop kit

*kimona* · 02-11-2011, 12:49 PM

If the 45's are working well with your suspension mods, then I'd stick with that size.

aucorium · 02-14-2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

If the 45's are working well with your suspension mods, then I'd stick with that size.

yeah , i recon i will stick to OEM specs for now , got a set of Yokahama R1's in mind that are well priced at R800 each.

PumpkinSteve · 02-15-2011, 03:53 AM

How do you like the Teins? I just ordered a set yesterday plus a TRD sway bar. They say they give 30-35mm drop, would you say that is accurate? 'Cos I just measured the stock gap from my wheel to my arch and I've got 60mm, looks like a monster truck.

Thirty-Nine · 02-16-2011, 04:26 PM

FYI, I'm on Tein S-tech springs with Tokico HP shocks, and I love 'em. This is the second set I've had. I had a set of a Scion xB, too. Good overall spring for a nice compromise of ride, drop, and performance.

aucorium · 02-23-2011, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PumpkinSteve

How do you like the Teins? I just ordered a set yesterday plus a TRD sway bar. They say they give 30-35mm drop, would you say that is accurate? 'Cos I just measured the stock gap from my wheel to my arch and I've got 60mm, looks like a monster truck.

you gonna love the s-tech ! yeah , its about a 35mm front , 30mm rear , but becuase the TS has a slighly heavier motor setup , it seems a little lower , looks great. it should take it all the way on to the wheels , provided you running the OEM size tires

02-06-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	tire size change advice needed hey guys i have a 1800 TS , looking to change tires to this setup OEM - 205 / 45 / 17 new setup - 205 /40 /17 any ideas on the change ? i know it will effect the speedo a little , but you guys recon its safe enough ? __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-07-2011, 04:52 PM	#2
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	?? anyone ? __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-07-2011, 05:21 PM	#4
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Personally, I think it will look a bit off. There will be more fender gap. There will be 10.2mm more gap in the fender if you drop down to a 40 series. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-10-2011, 04:16 PM	#8
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	the car actually sits a little lower than in this pic , its more on the wheels , will try take a better pic tomorrow __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-10-2011, 04:31 PM	#9
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	also , wont the 40's have better handling ? __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-07-2011, 05:21 PM	#3
cool_beans00 Drives: 2004 Corolla Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LA Posts: 33	safe? sure, you'll be going slower than the speedo says so.

02-09-2011, 11:21 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	The TS stock suspension is already a bit lower than the stock suspension on US version cars. The 205/45's are a very good fitment on the TS. Yes, 205/40's will fit without issue; however, what would be your rationale for going with a shorter tyre?

02-10-2011, 04:48 PM	#10
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I ran 205/40/17's with no problem. Go for it.

02-10-2011, 05:05 PM	#11
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	what drop you have on the car ? __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-11-2011, 08:45 AM	#12
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Tanabe DF210's that are clamped to be lower than normal. Around 2.3" in front I would say?

02-11-2011, 11:39 AM	#13
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	ah ok ... i must say , im very hesitant to put on the 40's , 10mm drop is quite a bit on a already tein drop kit __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-11-2011, 12:49 PM	#14
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	If the 45's are working well with your suspension mods, then I'd stick with that size.

02-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#16
PumpkinSteve Drives: Yaris SR 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tyne and Wear, UK Posts: 54	How do you like the Teins? I just ordered a set yesterday plus a TRD sway bar. They say they give 30-35mm drop, would you say that is accurate? 'Cos I just measured the stock gap from my wheel to my arch and I've got 60mm, looks like a monster truck.

02-16-2011, 04:26 PM	#17
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	FYI, I'm on Tein S-tech springs with Tokico HP shocks, and I love 'em. This is the second set I've had. I had a set of a Scion xB, too. Good overall spring for a nice compromise of ride, drop, and performance. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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