Why is the Yaris with factory alloys so rare?

[grampi]

I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!:mad:

[1stToyota]

I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!:mad:

Mine came with the 10-spoke "Made in the USA" 15" wheel...are you talking about that wheel, or the 15" 7-spoke "Made in China" wheel that's displayed in the parts department/customer waiting area?

[grampi]

I'm talking about the 15" 5 spokers.

[1stToyota]

Okay, I think the 15" 5-spoke is for the 'S' model Yaris

[grampi]

These:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-2007-2008-15X5-5-TOYOTA-YARIS-ALLOY-WHEEL-RIM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4148025579QQitemZ28 0380986745QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

[WeeYari]

Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now.

[grampi]

Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now.

I don't care for the newer style wheels. I think the 5 spokers look much better. Those wide, beefy looking spokes went well with the overall look of the hatchback.

[WeeYari]

^ agreed

[custom Lftback]

Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now.

[yaris2010RS]

i hate hubs!! omg, i go the RS jsut for the rims (well mostly for the rims)

personally, best looking rims toyota made were these....

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[TwoBearWisconsin]

Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now.

If you're talking about the one's shown in the eBay ad - the five spoke wheels - drop me a line. I might be interested...

[grampi]

If I end up buying a Yaris I'll definitely be interested, but right now I don't have one. What kind of a price are you guys (or gals) looking to get?

[eht13]

I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers.

In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers.

First pic: my car (an '08)
Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel
Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel

[eht13]

http://www.toyota.com/yaris/features.html

[grampi]

I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers.

In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers.

First pic: my car (an '08)
Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel
Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel

Love the 5 spokers, don't like the 8 spokers at all. Bad move for Toyota to discontinue the 5 spokers.

[Goose]

I also covet these two OEM alloys. Wish they were available new for less than a fortune. I checked prices at the dealer once, and the price per wheel was ~$350/wheel(!) if I remember correctly. The alloys I've seen in the Toyota accessory catalog (I guess these are the Chinese ones) look too cheap (no offense to those that may have these). :redface:

I would have gotten my latest Yaris with these nice alloys, but Toyota's Midwest district doesn't offer them!

[derickveliz2]

I like them!!!
:thumbsup:

[grampi]

I like them too! IMO, those are the best looking wheels ever put on the Yaris. They compliment to look of the Yaris perfectly! They can occasionally be found on ebay for a reasonable price, but latley all I've seen there is individual wheels for sale, no full sets.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

those 5 spokes are the first set of wheels i got before letting NJBOB have a shot at them....

[eht13]

I like them too! IMO, those are the best looking wheels ever put on the Yaris. They compliment to look of the Yaris perfectly!
I agree... I prefer them to the looks of all the aftermarket wheels I've seen too. :thumbsup:

[BuildCode]

Same reason most Yarii are not often fully optioned, people buy the Yaris because it's a cheap...I mean...affordable econo-car, not because it's a fully decked out luxury vehicle :wink:

My S Sedan with 8-spoke alloys must have been sitting on the lot for a long time, hard to find a buyer for a loaded Yaris with stick shift - luckily that was EXACTLY what I was looking to buy!! :thumbup:

[IllusionX]

oh.. i've got 6 spokers with mine :P

http://illusionx.dyndns.org/ix2008/CIMG2900.jpg

[TRDMarty]

The day I picked up my car at the dealer, I drove it home (about 40 miles)and the 1st thing I did was take off the 5 spokes and put on my TRD 18's. HUUMMM, I guess these will be somewhat unique in the future. And yes, I'm gonna keep-em. :thumbsup:

[grampi]

Same reason most Yarii are not often fully optioned, people buy the Yaris because it's a cheap...I mean...affordable econo-car, not because it's a fully decked out luxury vehicle :wink:

My S Sedan with 8-spoke alloys must have been sitting on the lot for a long time, hard to find a buyer for a loaded Yaris with stick shift - luckily that was EXACTLY what I was looking to buy!! :thumbup:

That's just it, the Yaris shouldn't HAVE to be fully optioned out just to get it with a decent set of wheels. The wheels should be a reasonably priced, stand alone option.

[SilverBack]

I agree... I prefer them to the looks of all the aftermarket wheels I've seen too. :thumbsup:

+2. The hard part of finding proper rims is already done before the new owner drives off the dealer lot. If it ain't ugly don't mod it :wink:

[eht13]

To further address the original question regarding the rarity of OEM / factory alloys... I just used the Toyota site to look at all of the 2010 5-door HB's currently or soon-to-be available at dealers in my region (assuming it's complete/accurate... not sure). Maybe this would be different for sedans or 3-doors, but NONE of the 5-doors are equipped with OEM alloys... not the 5-spoke or 8-spoke designs pictured in my earlier post. All of them are steelies/wheel covers, except for a couple that are available already equipped from the dealer with one of the two Enkei wheels below. Odd that dealers are selling some pre-equipped with an aftermarket wheel as opposed to an OEM one. First wheel is 15", second is 17".

[jclo3313]

I ordered mine with the 2nd set pictured as did my wife.

[eht13]

I meant to add that maybe this has changed... maybe the OEM alloys are more often tied to the "Sport Package" that is available now. In the past, before the Sport Package, it was either the S or not, and the OEM alloys could be just as easily upgraded to either way (like in my case... non-S sedan with OEM alloys).

The chart below (from the Toyota site) indicates that the OEM alloys are still an option regardless of package, but maybe that is not how the cars are usually sold in reality anymore.

The pic below that (again) from the main site shows a 5-door HB that does not have the Sport Package, but does have the 8-spoke OEM alloys. But again, maybe not often seen available in the real world.

[thebarber]

16" TTE wheels look sharp too

http://www.trc-tuning.com/_products/_toyota_lexus/_yaris_verso/_yaris_2005/_tte_yaris05_01f.jpg

http://www.toyotaclub.hg.pl/Yaris_TTE_01.jpg

[grampi]

I meant to add that maybe this has changed... maybe the OEM alloys are more often tied to the "Sport Package" that is available now. In the past, before the Sport Package, it was either the S or not, and the OEM alloys could be just as easily upgraded to either way (like in my case... non-S sedan with OEM alloys).

The chart below (from the Toyota site) indicates that the OEM alloys are still an option regardless of package, but maybe that is not how the cars are usually sold in reality anymore.

The pic below that (again) from the main site shows a 5-door HB that does not have the Sport Package, but does have the 8-spoke OEM alloys. But again, maybe not often seen available in the real world.

Another problem I see with the factory alloys is Toyota in their infinite wisdom has chosen to make this option available only in certain regions. For example, you can't even order a Yaris with alloys if you live in the midwest. Apparently they're only available in the warmer climate regions. How much sense does that make? Toyota is telling me I can't order a Yaris equipped the way I want it simply because of where I live. That's retarded! If Toyota makes the dam car, then I should be able to order it any way I want it.

[grampi]

To further address the original question regarding the rarity of OEM / factory alloys... I just used the Toyota site to look at all of the 2010 5-door HB's currently or soon-to-be available at dealers in my region (assuming it's complete/accurate... not sure). Maybe this would be different for sedans or 3-doors, but NONE of the 5-doors are equipped with OEM alloys... not the 5-spoke or 8-spoke designs pictured in my earlier post. All of them are steelies/wheel covers, except for a couple that are available already equipped from the dealer with one of the two Enkei wheels below. Odd that dealers are selling some pre-equipped with an aftermarket wheel as opposed to an OEM one. First wheel is 15", second is 17".

I think the thin spoked wheels (like the one pictured on the right) don't look good at all on the Yaris. They expose too much of what's inside the wheel well and it just looks bad. That's why the factory 5 spokers (the now discontinued ones with the wide spokes) looked so good. They covered up all that ugly stuff inside the wheel wells.

[thebarber]

Another problem I see with the factory alloys is Toyota in their infinite wisdom has chosen to make this option available only in certain regions. For example, you can't even order a Yaris with alloys if you live in the midwest. Apparently they're only available in the warmer climate regions. How much sense does that make? Toyota is telling me I can't order a Yaris equipped the way I want it simply because of where I live. That's retarded!

well, in canada the only way to get the 5 spoke alloys was to get an RS...

[grampi]

well, in canada the only way to get the 5 spoke alloys was to get an RS...

I don't think the RS model is available here in the states either. So there's another option package Toyota has decided not to make available to us. Sometimes I just have to smack myself in the forehead and say "what the he11 were they thinking?"

[thebarber]

I don't think the RS model is available here in the states either. So there's another option package Toyota has decided not to make available to us. Sometimes I just have to smack myself in the forehead and say "what the he11 were they thinking?"

RS ~= S model in the us

just saying that at least in the US they were an option outside of the S model...

either way, its generally cheaper to get aftermarket wheels/tires since toyota charges up the yinyang for their rims. sorry, but im not paying 450CAD a pop for those 15" 5-spoke wheels

[eht13]

To further address the original question regarding the rarity of OEM / factory alloys... I just used the Toyota site to look at all of the 2010 5-door HB's currently or soon-to-be available at dealers in my region (assuming it's complete/accurate... not sure). Maybe this would be different for sedans or 3-doors, but NONE of the 5-doors are equipped with OEM alloys... not the 5-spoke or 8-spoke designs pictured in my earlier post. All of them are steelies/wheel covers, except for a couple that are available already equipped from the dealer with one of the two Enkei wheels below. Odd that dealers are selling some pre-equipped with an aftermarket wheel as opposed to an OEM one. First wheel is 15", second is 17".

I just used the site to look at new sedans available or soon-to-be available in my area, and none of them are equipped with alloys at all... not OEM or aftermarket. As I said before, Toyota's (or their dealers') approach on selling some Yarises with alloy wheels does seem to have changed recently.

[b_hickman11]

I don't think the RS model is available here in the states either. So there's another option package Toyota has decided not to make available to us. Sometimes I just have to smack myself in the forehead and say "what the he11 were they thinking?"

The RS is "available" on the 2010 US Yaris. It's basically the same package as the 2007-2009 "S" package.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

The RS is "available" on the 2010 US Yaris. It's basically the same package as the 2007-2009 "S" package.

REALLY, post up proof........

[b_hickman11]

toyota.com Go to build your own. Its package PV for the GST Region.

The only difference between the "S" and the "RS" is the "S" has an "S" badge glued to the car and the "RS" has an
"RS" glued to the car. If you really want an "RS" just go to toyota and buy the "RS" badge and glue it to your Yaris.

Otherwise you would have to do a preference order and will have to wait several months for it to come in.

[yaris2010RS]

toyota.com Go to build your own. Its package PV for the GST Region.

The only difference between the "S" and the "RS" is the "S" has an "S" badge glued to the car and the "RS" has an
"RS" glued to the car. If you really want an "RS" just go to toyota and buy the "RS" badge and glue it to your Yaris.

Otherwise you would have to do a preference order and will have to wait several months for it to come in.

hate to be the asshole but its not glued, its clipped :biggrin:

[b_hickman11]

hate to be the asshole but its not glued, its clipped :biggrin:

So the badge that they place on the trunk is clipped on? Thats funny because the "Toyota" and "Yaris" is glued on. Why would they glue 2 badges and not the 3rd?

[MUSKOKA800]

Not glue, but rather 'mounting tape' which is thin foam with adhesive on both sides.
Peel and stick!

[TRDMarty]

:confused:I thought this thread was about factory alloys??? :confused:

[YellowJolt]

My 2009 Yaris 3dr was purchased in the northeast region and is factory-equipped with the 15" alloys, FWIW.

[b_hickman11]

Not glue, but rather 'mounting tape' which is thin foam with adhesive on both sides.
Peel and stick!

adhesive=glue

[thebarber]

adhesive=glue

regardless of your constant need to be not-wrong, he meant the RS badge that goes on the front grill is a clip on

the rear badges are all stuck on using adhesive tape

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

toyota.com Go to build your own. Its package PV for the GST Region.

The only difference between the "S" and the "RS" is the "S" has an "S" badge glued to the car and the "RS" has an
"RS" glued to the car. If you really want an "RS" just go to toyota and buy the "RS" badge and glue it to your Yaris.

Otherwise you would have to do a preference order and will have to wait several months for it to come in.

FYI: YOU HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT. although it makes for a good read while i hand out pedal recalls....

[eht13]

Not sure what the "GST Region" is, but from what I've heard/read/seen, including on the Toyota site, the RS is/was in Canada but not the US. The US used to have "S" versions of cars available, but no more as of the '10 model year. Now we have the Sport Package available instead (with or without alloys, and which includes the Power Package features plus spoiler, lip kit, and fog lights).

[b_hickman11]

regardless of your constant need to be not-wrong, he meant the RS badge that goes on the front grill is a clip on

the rear badges are all stuck on using adhesive tape

My bad...I was referring to the back. Not talking about the front.

[b_hickman11]

FYI: YOU HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT. although it makes for a good read while i hand out pedal recalls....

ok then...whats the difference between the "S" and the "RS" besides the badges?

[b_hickman11]

Not sure what the "GST Region" is, but from what I've heard/read/seen, including on the Toyota site, the RS is/was in Canada but not the US. The US used to have "S" versions of cars available, but no more as of the '10 model year. Now we have the Sport Package available instead (with or without alloys, and which includes the Power Package features plus spoiler, lip kit, and fog lights).

GST=Gulf States Region The "S" is still available. It's called something different on Toyota's paper work but the outcome is still the same.

[eht13]

GST=Gulf States Region The "S" is still available. It's called something different on Toyota's paper work but the outcome is still the same.
It's called a Yaris with a Sport Package... not an S. And not an RS either. :wink:

[b_hickman11]

It's called a Yaris with a Sport Package... not an S. And not an RS either. :wink:

Like I said. Doesn't matter what they call it. It's still the same package, just with a few slight changes from year to year. They call it Ralley Sport is some places to appeal to the ricers.

[thebarber]

ok then...whats the difference between the "S" and the "RS" besides the badges?

see, i thought you said that the S was the same as a base model but w/ badges

otherwise, i think the S and RS are the same....i can't think of an options that would be different other than mph/kph speedo's

[b_hickman11]

see, i thought you said that the S was the same as a base model but w/ badges

otherwise, i think the S and RS are the same....i can't think of an options that would be different other than mph/kph speedo's

The S and base Yaris are not the same. I was referring to the S, RS, and the Sports Package being the same package.

[thebarber]

The S and base Yaris are not the same. I was referring to the S, RS, and the Sports Package being the same package.

seems that way...

weird they just changed it to a package in the US

i wonder if that helps w/ insurance...?

[yaris2010RS]

sorry, i opened a can of worms and left for a while. lol. yes the badges on the back are glued on but the RS (in canada at least) does not have the RS badge on the hatch..... only on the front, where it is clipped. sorry if i missunderstood. the comment i made was silly anyways.

[b_hickman11]

sorry, i opened a can of worms and left for a while. lol. yes the badges on the back are glued on but the RS (in canada at least) does not have the RS badge on the hatch..... only on the front, where it is clipped. sorry if i missunderstood. the comment i made was silly anyways.

Thats weird that the RS doesn't have a badge on the back. I remember seeing some Corola's that had an RS on the back a few years ago. Seems like it would save Toyota money if they just made one.