Summer tires worth it?

[Shawn5800]

Is it worth it to buy summer tires for these cars? Or should i just drive my winters all seasons? Do you get a mpg gain and a noticable gain in traction or grab on the road? Im new to these cars, drove a tahoe before.

Also, Im looking to get a nicer set of hubcaps for the summer. Anyone see any sets around that actually look decent? Not Ricey please. Just decent. Any ideas? Maybe black out the hubcaps ?

[PhatRoyale]

Yes, summer tires are worth the cash. Your warm weather traction and wet traction will be durastically improved.

No, it's not a good idea to run winter tires year around as they will wear away faster and your gas mileage will be horrible.

I would skip the hubcaps altogether and purchase a nice set of wheels to pair the summer tires with.

Do some research on the tire rack.

[Shawn5800]

Alrighty thank you, I wish i could find a decent set of wheels for cheap. I just cant see myself spending $400+ on my $500 prizm for wheels. I can only do a 4 lug correct?

What do you guys think of these?
http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/1576780945.html

They will fit correct?

[all2baka]

Don't know about prizms, but you'll need to roll the fenders for those 17's. I don't see the offset listed so can't say if it'll fit or not.

[Bitter]

just get some OEM sized steels and wrap some decent tires around them.

[brooklyn99corolla]

go on ebay, i picked up a brand new set of 14 mbmotoring rims for $150 shipped.