Summer tires! Dunlop DZ101 205/50R15 - Toyota Yaris Forums

CrankyOldMan · 04-08-2012, 03:47 PM

I finally got my summer tires this weekend: Dunlop Direzza DZ101 205/50R15. BIG difference between the winter tires they replaced (Michelin X-Ice 2, 175/70R14) in terms of grip and cornering, but the extra inch (30mm) of width at the outermost edge has sapped some acceleration. They're also about a half inch smaller in diameter, and there's no clearance or rubbing issues on stock suspension.

They also have a neat feature called "Max Flange Shields" to prevent curb rash. The net effect on stock hubcaps is a flush mounted look:

The diameter is pretty close to stock, and with stock hubcaps, it doesn't seem to need springs to close the fender gap:

04-08-2012, 03:47 PM	#1
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Summer tires! Dunlop DZ101 205/50R15 I finally got my summer tires this weekend: Dunlop Direzza DZ101 205/50R15. BIG difference between the winter tires they replaced (Michelin X-Ice 2, 175/70R14) in terms of grip and cornering, but the extra inch (30mm) of width at the outermost edge has sapped some acceleration. They're also about a half inch smaller in diameter, and there's no clearance or rubbing issues on stock suspension. They also have a neat feature called "Max Flange Shields" to prevent curb rash. The net effect on stock hubcaps is a flush mounted look: The diameter is pretty close to stock, and with stock hubcaps, it doesn't seem to need springs to close the fender gap:

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