Full set of 205/70/15 Toyos on my hatch.

[boxcarbill]

Put a full set of Toyo Eclipse (Les Schwab's house brand from Toyo) 205/70/15s on my hatch (stock alum wheels) yesterday. I put the car through a thorough test which included turning the steering wheel fully both left & right. I heard no rubs.

I inspected the wheel wells and saw 3 very small scuff marks where the tires managed to contact the plastic. These marks were well away from the edges of the plastic wheel well liner and easily flexed in 3/8 inch when I pushed lightly with my finger. They fit!

p. s. I did notice there is some difference, especially in tread width, between different tire brands. The Toyo Eclipse was on the narrower end of the range.I didn't notice any difference from a stop in first gear, and I'm getting an additional 8% overdrive.

[bikeman]

Which tires do you plan to use this winter?

David

[boxcarbill]

Which tires do you plan to use this winter?

David

don't plan to do any snow tires at this point in time. I can hole up in the house for weeks if needs be.

[KimberKenobi]

good plan? bad plan? hmmmmm.... ;oD

Did you keep your original wheels?

[Bubs daddy]

Quote »don't plan to do any snow tires at this point in time.[/quote]What is this snow you speak of?

[Clipsed]

What is this snow you speak of?

LMFAO!! HAHAHA

[boxcarbill]

good plan? bad plan? hmmmmm.... ;oD

Did you keep your original wheels?

yes, they are on the car.

[KimberKenobi]

I missed the bit where you just got new tires and not new wheels+tires...

I'm special.