Possible to have 15" tires on Camry 2007?

[cimetiere]

Hi! I own a Camry 2007 which has a 16" michelin tires on it. Since I had
previously a Camry 2002 with brand new winter tires on it, however, 15"
only, I was told that it is possible to buy 15" rims and put my 15" tires on
it. Would this fit my 2007 Camry? Is it something you would not recommend
me or is this ok? Any advise?

Many thanks!!

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Daniel

[Joe B]

I wouldn't do it.
I think you'll have a problem with your tire air pressure monitoring system.
Possible warranty issue also.

[El Tano]

Deffinelly not something that I would recomend but help yourself. Just check the size of the 15" with the 16" and see how much difference you have. Because if you have 215/60 16 and want to put 205/65 15 the difference will be about 1/2 inch on the overall wheel diameter. Here there is a link with the tire calculator, It will give you all the necessary information, diameter, speed, wheel revolution per mile, etc. About the the tire pressure sensor you can install them on the 15" wheels and that's it, because you will be running a 30 psi anyway with the 15".
Good luck

http://www.net-comber.com/tirecalc.html

[frosty vibe]

Originally Posted by Joe B

I wouldn't do it.
I think you'll have a problem with your tire air pressure monitoring system.
Possible warranty issue also.

Warranty issue? Can you elaborate a bit?

I am planning to use 16" for my 2007 SE.

Thank you.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by frosty vibe

Warranty issue? Can you elaborate a bit?

I am planning to use 16" for my 2007 SE.

Thank you.

If he happens to have a problem with anything related to the wheels,Toyota may void his warranty on the repair.
Smaller tires for the mosrt part will cause more tire revolutions which will cause problems for the tire presuure systems.
May not be a big deal but I wouldn't do it while the car is in warranty.
The car is set up for 16" tires and in your case 17" tires.
Just my .02.

[El Tano]

Originally Posted by Joe B

If he happens to have a problem with anything related to the wheels,Toyota may void his warranty on the repair.
Smaller tires for the mosrt part will cause more tire revolutions which will cause problems for the tire presuure systems.
May not be a big deal but I wouldn't do it while the car is in warranty.
The car is set up for 16" tires and in your case 17" tires.
Just my .02.

Doesn't the tire pressure sensor works with pressure and not revolutions???.
The warranty definelly will be void, since those are not the recommended size.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by El Tano

Doesn't the tire pressure sensor works with pressure and not revolutions???..

I believe the system works off the antilock brake computer with revolutions..
The vehicles with better systems actually read and relay lb pressure to dash readout.
I may be wrong but that's what I've heard.

[El Tano]

Originally Posted by Joe B

I believe the system works off the antilock brake computer with revolutions..
The vehicles with better systems actually read and relay lb pressure to dash readout.
I may be wrong but that's what I've heard.

huuummm, you may be right, Ill try to find more info about that, now you got me curious....
Thanks

[crabjoe]

The tire pressure works by pressure not by revolutions. Also a deflated tire will spin just as many revolutions as an inflated tire per a given distance.

As for using 15" wheels on a a vehicle that came with 16"er's, it makes no difference as long as the outter tire diameter is the same. You could even go to a 14" wheel or even larger wheels. Being that the trick is to make sure you have the proper tire diamater, make sure to check the tire height. If I were switching, I'd look for a tire that might be ever so lightly larger to try and reduce the miles that appear on the odo. But remember, with larger tires, you'll lose acceleration, with smaller tire, its the opposite. Also, you might have problems with the shift points on your tranny. Most systems are setup to shift at a given rpm.

BTW, if you do change tire sizes, you might want to check with Toyota about having your speedo recalibrated. It might be as easy as them using a scan tool to change the # of revolutions per miles or you might need to change out a gear for the speedo. The odds are it's just using a scan tool. Doing this will not only show you the correct speed, it'll make sure that your tranny shifts correctly.

[jhbhatia]

Originally Posted by crabjoe

You could even go to a 14" wheel

Nope, your rotor diameter will not fit 14's.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by crabjoe

The tire pressure works by pressure not by revolutions. Also a deflated tire will spin just as many revolutions as an inflated tire per a given distance.

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Well I was partially right.

"Public Citizen and other consumer groups sued the federal agency, saying the rule was weak because it allowed automakers to choose between cheaper "indirect" monitors that work off the antilock braking system, or more accurate "direct" systems that have monitors in each wheel."


http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...13/168576.html

[El Tano]

Sorry Cimetiere that we took your tread to a different direction, but I think that this issue is relevant. Thanks Joe B, you are right there are different ways, I found this online http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_monitors.htm .

Thanks Joe b for mak it clear and sorry again Cimetiere.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by El Tano

Sorry Cimetiere that we took your tread to a different direction, but I think that this issue is relevant. Thanks Joe B, you are right there are different ways, I found this online http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_monitors.htm .

Thanks Joe b for mak it clear and sorry again Cimetiere.

Thanks,El.


Cimetiere
At least you know your tire pressure monitor won't bew affected with the new Direct type of indicators.

[pjp]

Originally Posted by Joe B

I wouldn't do it.
I think you'll have a problem with your tire air pressure monitoring system.
Possible warranty issue also.

AFAIK Canadian 2007 Camrys do not have a Tire Pressure monitoring system. Not even the XLE. I think you just have to make sure your brake rotors will not rub on the inside of those 15inch tires.

I don't know if ABS would be an issue as long as you replace all 4 tires or that they all have the same outer diameter (OD).

[cimetiere]

Thanks everybody!

pjb - According to the booklet I got from toyota canada, it does say that the tire pressure is taken. Is this a mistake??

Can I conclude I would not see any difference regarding traction and compfort between 16" and 15" tires?

Many thanks again!!

Regards,

cimetiere