Rims and tires question

YoDaddyAlex · 03-30-2007, 05:39 PM

I'm looking to get black rims, and better tires for my 07 standard edition. Does anyone have any recommendations? Is it true the same wheel size as the mini cooper, so you can get the same type of rims that are available for that? And what are some good all-around tires. It doesn't rain often in socal but I would like tires that handle well in average rain.

Thanks

-Alex

LazyBear · 04-01-2007, 11:31 AM

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I'm looking to get black rims, and better tires for my 07 standard edition. Does anyone have any recommendations? Is it true the same wheel size as the mini cooper, so you can get the same type of rims that are available for that? And what are some good all-around tires. It doesn't rain often in socal but I would like tires that handle well in average rain.

Thanks

-Alex
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Go to www.tirerack.com, specify your car model and find zillion wheels and tire packages, spend weeks reading tire reviews :-) Prius has same rim type as Scion.

YoDaddyAlex · 04-01-2007, 05:34 PM

Awesome, thanks for that link. Does anyone know if 17"s fit on the car, or if I should be going with 15"s for size and better economy

Thanks

LazyBear · 04-01-2007, 05:38 PM

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Awesome, thanks for that link. Does anyone know if 17"s fit on the car, or if I should be going with 15"s for size and better economy

Thanks
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Yes 17" fits but tire will be very low profile, so prepare for stiff ride. Make sure that overall wheel diameter (rim + tire) is the same as factory wheel or MPG meter will be off.

YoDaddyAlex · 04-01-2007, 05:45 PM

so I've been reading that 195/60 is better than 185. do you have any specific suggestions for 15" tires good in all weather with runflat technology? I don't think 195 tires have runflat, right?

LazyBear · 04-01-2007, 05:57 PM

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so I've been reading that 195/60 is better than 185. do you have any specific suggestions for 15" tires good in all weather with runflat technology? I don't think 195 tires have runflat, right?
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Why do you think 195/60 is better? Based on what? You don't want RFT unless your car has tire pressure monitor. Read reviews and comparison tables at tirerack.com, you'll learn a lot. They also have stire dimensions calculator. Or visit your local Discount Tire outlet and don't forget to tell them you MUST have wheel of the same diameter. Briefly

185/60R15: 185mm width, height = 60% of 185mm, 15" rim. You do the math.
Wider tire = worse perfomance in snow
Snow tire = narrow tire
Summer tire = bad performance in cold weather (20 and below)

YoDaddyAlex · 04-02-2007, 01:37 PM

I think my car has a tire pressure monitor, don't the 07s all have them? I read in a few topics some people say the 195/60 is better for handling. Thanks for the comments

tumbleweed · 04-02-2007, 03:23 PM

If you are going to buy wheels anyway you should consider going to 16 or even 17 inches. The correct alternate tire sizes are: 195/55-16 and 215/45-17. For the 15 inch wheels the correct alternate size is 205/60-15, the 195/60-15 will work but may be a little smaller in circumference, from some manufacturers it my be about right. Look at the revolutions per mile they should be within 1% or 2% of the original 855 revs/mile.

I use 205/60-15 because I was to cheap to buy new wheels. They work nicely, improve tracking and don't hurt the mileage by very much. They are 847 revs/mile and actually partially corrected my speedometer error. It was originally about 2 MPH at 70; with the slightly larger tires it is now about 1 MPH at 70.

YoDaddyAlex · 04-02-2007, 09:04 PM

the rims I want only seem to give me the option of 185/65-15 or 205/45-17

Can you tell me the difference and what negatives I might run across if I buy these different sizes than your suggestion?

And I cant seem to find runflat tires that would fit 185/65-15

Thanks

Vagabond · 04-02-2007, 09:18 PM

An add-on question: Does anyone know of any good looking LIGHT WEIGHT rims? Or knows of a database that has the weight of a rim?

04-02-2007, 03:23 PM	#8
tumbleweed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,692 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 33 Thanked 104 Times in 84 Posts Friends: 0	If you are going to buy wheels anyway you should consider going to 16 or even 17 inches. The correct alternate tire sizes are: 195/55-16 and 215/45-17. For the 15 inch wheels the correct alternate size is 205/60-15, the 195/60-15 will work but may be a little smaller in circumference, from some manufacturers it my be about right. Look at the revolutions per mile they should be within 1% or 2% of the original 855 revs/mile. I use 205/60-15 because I was to cheap to buy new wheels. They work nicely, improve tracking and don't hurt the mileage by very much. They are 847 revs/mile and actually partially corrected my speedometer error. It was originally about 2 MPH at 70; with the slightly larger tires it is now about 1 MPH at 70. __________________ Tom

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03-30-2007, 05:39 PM	#1
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 261 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm looking to get black rims, and better tires for my 07 standard edition. Does anyone have any recommendations? Is it true the same wheel size as the mini cooper, so you can get the same type of rims that are available for that? And what are some good all-around tires. It doesn't rain often in socal but I would like tires that handle well in average rain. Thanks -Alex

04-01-2007, 05:34 PM	#3
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 261 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Awesome, thanks for that link. Does anyone know if 17"s fit on the car, or if I should be going with 15"s for size and better economy Thanks

04-01-2007, 05:45 PM	#5
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 261 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	so I've been reading that 195/60 is better than 185. do you have any specific suggestions for 15" tires good in all weather with runflat technology? I don't think 195 tires have runflat, right?

04-02-2007, 01:37 PM	#7
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 261 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I think my car has a tire pressure monitor, don't the 07s all have them? I read in a few topics some people say the 195/60 is better for handling. Thanks for the comments

04-02-2007, 09:04 PM	#9
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 261 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	the rims I want only seem to give me the option of 185/65-15 or 205/45-17 Can you tell me the difference and what negatives I might run across if I buy these different sizes than your suggestion? And I cant seem to find runflat tires that would fit 185/65-15 Thanks

04-02-2007, 09:18 PM	#10
Vagabond Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DICE Headquarters :o Posts: 1,196 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	An add-on question: Does anyone know of any good looking LIGHT WEIGHT rims? Or knows of a database that has the weight of a rim?