Will a 15x6.5, ET40 with 195/50/15's fit? - Toyota Yaris Forums

schleppy · 03-10-2009, 03:37 PM

I've found the wheel/tires I want for my Yaris (if I get it) and I was wondering if a 15x6.5 wheel (ET40) with 195/50/15 tires will fit properly. I don't want to put too much stress on the wheel bearings with the wrong offset, or rub any suspension components.

My plan is to keep the stock suspension for a while, then maybe lower it on TRD/Tanabe springs (and get a TRD sway). I want to build up the car for cornering (and commuting :D)

Thanks all!

*kimona* · 03-10-2009, 03:39 PM

15x6.5, ET40 will be just fine. 195/50's are far too short for your application. If you plan to lower on TRD's, then install 195/55's and you'll be just fine.

schleppy · 03-10-2009, 03:51 PM

Besides throwing off the speedometer, why would them being too short matter (I think it's a 9mm height difference)? If anything doesn't that buy me more space?

CASTREX · 03-10-2009, 03:57 PM

With TRD springs and 195 tires on that offset wheel you don't need more space. It will be just fine. If you go wider then you might have some rubbing.

IMO 55 profile tires will fill your fenders better and give you better look with the drop springs.

If you don't have ABS, is not much of a problem. Your MPG might suffer a little as you will have a shorter ratio.
If you have ABS, some say is better to stay within +/- 3% of the OEM tire diameter for safety.

schleppy · 03-10-2009, 03:58 PM

Perfect. Thanks for the advice kimona/castrex!

thebarber · 03-10-2009, 04:00 PM

195-50-15 is correct if you had 175-65-14's stock...

derickveliz2 · 03-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Schleppy, where are you in MA?

My set up gives me 3% off and it feels good! my MPG whent down a little bit

, but who cares I'm still doing 36-39 mpg and feels a lot more powerfull and corners really good. Looks good to me, and rides 10 times better than stock with NF210s.

You are more than welcome to try mine and feel the ride.

.

schleppy · 03-10-2009, 04:15 PM

I live on the north shore but I work in Woburn. I'd love to give your car a go sometime soon! Shoot me a PM with your details.

*kimona* · 03-10-2009, 04:25 PM

BTW, our speedos already have built-in error across models, so don't worry about that; it's insignificant.

*kimona* · 03-10-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

195-50-15 is correct if you had 175-65-14's stock...

Not really.

derickveliz2 · 03-10-2009, 04:32 PM

My speedo reads 53 mph my GPS shows 50 mph

speedo 80 mph, GPS 75 mph

derickveliz2 · 03-10-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppy

I live on the north shore but I work in Woburn. I'd love to give your car a go sometime soon! Shoot me a PM with your details.

I live in Acton, work 2 days a week in Maynard and 3 days in Marlborough. Weekends I'm around;

Maybe in our next Yaris Meet...

Check out the pictures from last year...

http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1668622/

I'll send you PM with my info.

Tamago · 03-10-2009, 08:58 PM

aside from looking silly, i think you'll be fine with the above sizes..

CyberShnowski · 03-11-2009, 04:58 AM

i have 204/40R17's under my Yaris... currently on stock suspension with no issue whatsoever!

Tamago · 03-11-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberShnowski

i have 204/40R17's under my Yaris... currently on stock suspension with no issue whatsoever!

post your wheel width and offset too! :)

Franck_Qc · 03-11-2009, 10:14 PM

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

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*kimona* · 03-11-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franck_Qc

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

.

We have a link to a much better fitment calculator in our Official Yaris wheel and tire guide:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021

yxmach · 03-12-2009, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

15x6.5, ET40 will be just fine. 195/50's are far too short for your application. If you plan to lower on TRD's, then install 195/55's and you'll be just fine.

205/55/15 tires on stock wheels @ 15/5.5 ET 45, will i get any problems(rubbing, etc) with these? BTW, she's not lowered....

03-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Will a 15x6.5, ET40 with 195/50/15's fit? I've found the wheel/tires I want for my Yaris (if I get it) and I was wondering if a 15x6.5 wheel (ET40) with 195/50/15 tires will fit properly. I don't want to put too much stress on the wheel bearings with the wrong offset, or rub any suspension components. My plan is to keep the stock suspension for a while, then maybe lower it on TRD/Tanabe springs (and get a TRD sway). I want to build up the car for cornering (and commuting :D) Thanks all!

03-10-2009, 04:00 PM	#6
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	195-50-15 is correct if you had 175-65-14's stock... __________________

03-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#7
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Schleppy, where are you in MA? My set up gives me 3% off and it feels good! my MPG whent down a little bit , but who cares I'm still doing 36-39 mpg and feels a lot more powerfull and corners really good. Looks good to me, and rides 10 times better than stock with NF210s. You are more than welcome to try mine and feel the ride. . __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-10-2009, 04:32 PM	#11
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	My speedo reads 53 mph my GPS shows 50 mph speedo 80 mph, GPS 75 mph __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC Last edited by derickveliz2; 03-12-2009 at 09:45 AM.

03-11-2009, 10:14 PM	#16
Franck_Qc View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Québec City, Canada Posts: 88	http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp . __________________ Formerly 2008 Yaris RS Liftback 5 doors: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v26/diofra/Yaris/ Now 2010 Matrix XR http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...2010%20Matrix/

03-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	15x6.5, ET40 will be just fine. 195/50's are far too short for your application. If you plan to lower on TRD's, then install 195/55's and you'll be just fine.

03-10-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Besides throwing off the speedometer, why would them being too short matter (I think it's a 9mm height difference)? If anything doesn't that buy me more space?

03-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	With TRD springs and 195 tires on that offset wheel you don't need more space. It will be just fine. If you go wider then you might have some rubbing. IMO 55 profile tires will fill your fenders better and give you better look with the drop springs. If you don't have ABS, is not much of a problem. Your MPG might suffer a little as you will have a shorter ratio. If you have ABS, some say is better to stay within +/- 3% of the OEM tire diameter for safety.

03-10-2009, 03:58 PM	#5
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Perfect. Thanks for the advice kimona/castrex!

03-10-2009, 04:15 PM	#8
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	I live on the north shore but I work in Woburn. I'd love to give your car a go sometime soon! Shoot me a PM with your details.

03-10-2009, 04:25 PM	#9
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	BTW, our speedos already have built-in error across models, so don't worry about that; it's insignificant.

03-11-2009, 04:58 AM	#14
CyberShnowski View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 7	i have 204/40R17's under my Yaris... currently on stock suspension with no issue whatsoever!

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