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Old 08-22-2021, 04:26 PM   #1
stiglitz
 
Drives: 2015 Toyota Yaris MT
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Theoretical MPG Hits?

Stock setup on my 2015:
175/65
15x5.5 +39
Stock suspension

Potential setup:
195/55
15x7 +38
Tein S Techs, KYB Excel-G shocks and struts, and TRD rear sway bar

I drive the car 60 miles every weekday on the highway and in the city.

1) Would there be a hit to my MPG if I switched to the second setup?
2) Will this setup put any stress on the various suspension components?
3) How do the lowering springs + shocks & struts + rear sway bar feel on the streets?

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Old 08-24-2021, 07:18 PM   #2
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You may see a slight drop (1-2 MPG) depending on the type of tire that you choose to go with. Generally, the stickier the tire, the more of a drop.

I am running 15x7 RPF1 (I cannot remember the offset) wrapped in 205/50R15 Vredestein Quatrac 5 (they are all-season with a snow rating). I also have the TRD springs and struts with the rear sway bar.

When driving highway, I get about 38 MPG and city is about 32 MPG.

I can't speak for the springs, but I believe those shocks are similar to, if not the same as the TRD shocks. The ride quality is great, and not too harsh. I think its got a really good balance between stiffness and harshness.

You will absolutely not regret the rear sway bar. The best thing I noticed about it is that it gets rid of the swaying on the highway.
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Old 08-31-2021, 08:46 PM   #3
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You may see a slight drop (1-2 MPG) depending on the type of tire that you choose to go with. Generally, the stickier the tire, the more of a drop.

I am running 15x7 RPF1 (I cannot remember the offset) wrapped in 205/50R15 Vredestein Quatrac 5 (they are all-season with a snow rating). I also have the TRD springs and struts with the rear sway bar.

When driving highway, I get about 38 MPG and city is about 32 MPG.

I can't speak for the springs, but I believe those shocks are similar to, if not the same as the TRD shocks. The ride quality is great, and not too harsh. I think its got a really good balance between stiffness and harshness.

You will absolutely not regret the rear sway bar. The best thing I noticed about it is that it gets rid of the swaying on the highway.

Thank you very very much, this reply answers all of my questions.

Do you mind sending me pictures? The RPF1s in that size are +35. I'm looking to get some Enkei Compes in the same exact size, so seeing the way your Yaris sits would give me a near identical idea of what mine could potentially look like.

Thanks again.
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Old 09-02-2021, 02:34 AM   #4
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Here is how it sat after I installed everything a couple years ago: https://ibb.co/dc9Njtb
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Old 02-03-2022, 09:03 PM   #5
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Completely depends upon driving environment. You could see an improvement in city driving with shorter gearing caused by smaller tires
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