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03-10-2017, 07:13 PM | #1675 |
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MSW Type 85 16x7.5 ET42 w/ 205/50r16, stock suspension.
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03-11-2017, 10:03 AM | #1676 |
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^^^ Very nice fitment.
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03-11-2017, 10:28 AM | #1677 |
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I agree, that offset and width looks just right on your car. I like the wheel design, too.
And thanks for getting the thread back on topic. |
03-11-2017, 11:48 AM | #1678 |
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Thanks guys, your opinion is appreciated greatly! Now I just want to drop it about 1-1.5 inches, put high performance struts/dampers, and a rear sway bar on. I think that will finish off the stance nicely. I don't know if its's the tires themselves or the width of the wheel but I do notice more wandering on some road surfaces. I haven't checked the speedo yet to see how much its off but the mpg has increased about 3 mpg, which I can't explain as I am coming from stock steelies and tires. I have noticed a little less pep due to the new increase in weight.
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03-11-2017, 12:40 PM | #1679 |
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The difference in between stock and the 205/50R16 tires you put on is 0.5%. So (theoretically) your speedometer will read 0.3mph high at 60mph, and your mpg will be exaggerated by about 0.17mpg. So, not much.
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03-11-2017, 01:20 PM | #1680 |
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looks good and nice driveway
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03-11-2017, 03:22 PM | #1681 |
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Thanks again. I did just use an app to check the speed and it was within 1 or 2 mph. So I'm happy with it.
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03-11-2017, 08:26 PM | #1682 | |
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I initially installed Nitto NeoGens (which handled extremely well), but the car seemed to follow the uneven and scratched road surfaces at lower speeds and wandered terribly on the highway at higher speeds... even more so than with the OEM junk. So I began experimenting with tread patterns and found that lower speed tracking and higher speed wander could be reduced or completely eliminated depending on the tread pattern. Just by looking at the left rear tyre on your car, I can see that the pattern is not one I would install on my Yaris; those tyres will tend to drive the car for you as you fight to maintain control. |
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03-11-2017, 08:41 PM | #1683 |
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Great info Kimona. I was a little afraid of that after I started driving it home. It's not horrible wander, but I definitely notice that I have to pay attention to what I'm doing. I'll keep the tires for a couple of years and then I'll need new tires again so I'll go a different route at that time. What type of tire works best with our cars? A softer directional? I chose these tires because I felt that they'd work best during our rainy season. I guess it's live and learn, but I'm completely satisfied with this car, if anything it's these little nuances that make it more interesting. Thanks again!
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03-11-2017, 09:09 PM | #1684 | |
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03-11-2017, 09:26 PM | #1685 |
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I've tried a bunch of different tyres, because I change my tyres often. Here are just a few examples.
The first is the Nitto, which was very noisy, not so comfortable, but had great handling. It had absolutely terrible straight-line tracking. The second is a Zeetex, which offered a whisper quiet, comfortable ride, decent handling in dry and wet... and zero low/high speed wander! The third is a Kumho which is a relatively quiet, comfortable tyre with very good overall handling in dry/wet conditions, and no low/high speed wander. |
03-11-2017, 10:31 PM | #1686 |
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Thanks for the the tips! That helps out a lot, the photos really illustrate it.
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03-23-2017, 05:19 AM | #1687 |
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My 2004 Yaris T-sport with Sparco Drift 7x17 et42 and 205/40 Micheli Pilots |
03-23-2017, 10:28 AM | #1688 |
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^^^ Very nice!
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03-23-2017, 10:54 AM | #1689 |
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03-23-2017, 11:06 AM | #1690 |
Very nice.
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03-23-2017, 01:40 PM | #1691 |
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03-23-2017, 02:17 PM | #1692 |
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Wow, those really pop. Great choice for a white car.
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