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eTiMaGo
06-16-2010, 01:34 PM
I've been sitting on this looooong enough... but it became really necessary for me to get some new wheels, here's what's happened to one of the old tires:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/new%20wheels/2010-06-16_14-02-37.jpg

It had been steadily losing pressure over time, until I literally had to refill it every other day...

So, because I am sadly on a budget, and a set of low-profile tires for 18" wheels costs about as much as a set of new 15" wheels and tires.... It was time to go small, light and dark :D

Out with the old:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/new%20wheels/2010-06-16_15-09-57.jpg

The new hotness:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/new%20wheels/2010-06-16_14-04-12.jpg

Yes, I know, not a well-known brand, but I've checked a few comparisons online and they are more than decent, and hard to beat for the price :)

And now:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/new%20wheels/2010-06-16_15-33-2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/new%20wheels/2010-06-16_15-42-44.jpg

Impressions? Why didn't I do this sooner??? :D Seriously, the old 18" wheels looked amazing, but so wrong for this car and these roads... now the ride is more supple (but the coilovers are still pretty jarring), the car does feel more responsive, though I have yet to give it a proper flogging), I have not broken the bank (the shop even bought back my old rims, they can probably get them refurbished... I was not expecting to make any money off them, so... bonus!).

So, it's an awesome feeling that even after 3 years of the "same old" car, it can still bring a big smile to my face :D

OK, so now I really need to get the car washed inside and out and do a worthy photoshoot...
cali yaris
06-16-2010, 01:44 PM
loved the look, completely understand the change, I bet the car feels a LOT better, and that looks pretty darn good.
HTM Yaris
06-16-2010, 02:40 PM
:bow::headbang::w00t::bow::thumbsup:
CTScott
06-16-2010, 02:54 PM
Looks good! As for Maxxis, they seem to be a good brand to me. I am running Maxxis Bighorns on Crashy.
Arkhangel
06-16-2010, 02:59 PM
was it because they were 18"? noticed quite a few people going back to 15 - 16 some even 14... why the change? seriously i dont know not trying to be a smart ass.. this is the first car ive bought that i personalize... even before i bout i wanted 17" i like the look


Btw Looks Awesome eTiMaGo
DandiDani
06-16-2010, 06:58 PM
looks great!
1NZYaris1
06-16-2010, 07:13 PM
was it because they were 18"? noticed quite a few people going back to 15 - 16 some even 14... why the change? seriously i dont know not trying to be a smart ass.. this is the first car ive bought that i personalize... even before i bout i wanted 17" i like the look


Btw Looks Awesome eTiMaGo

Becuase the 17" and above tyres and rims , make thecar ride hard .
Also due to the Lack of tyre wall height the Rims buckle and bend at the slightest pot hole :thumbsup:

Oh and thats looking real nice Thomas , love it .
coffiend
06-16-2010, 07:17 PM
Gives your car a whole new personality.

I like the change and I'm sure the yaris appreciates not having the extra weight.

Good move :)
falkor_99
06-16-2010, 07:27 PM
It looks more aggressive to me. I like it.
tk-421
06-17-2010, 12:28 AM
Looking great! Much better than the 18's if you ask me.
I'll bet you'll feel a difference next time you step on the gas :wink:
H3LlIoN
06-17-2010, 12:56 AM
Actually, I have a ton of history with maxxis on every application from slicks, to road tires, to offroad tires.....EXCELLENT tire for the money.
eTiMaGo
06-17-2010, 01:19 AM
loved the look, completely understand the change, I bet the car feels a LOT better, and that looks pretty darn good.

yes, yes and yes

:bow::headbang::w00t::bow::thumbsup:

:headbang: indeed

was it because they were 18"? noticed quite a few people going back to 15 - 16 some even 14... why the change? seriously i dont know not trying to be a smart ass.. this is the first car ive bought that i personalize... even before i bout i wanted 17" i like the look

Btw Looks Awesome eTiMaGo

Becuase the 17" and above tyres and rims , make thecar ride hard .
Also due to the Lack of tyre wall height the Rims buckle and bend at the slightest pot hole :thumbsup:

Oh and thats looking real nice Thomas , love it .

Ray hit that one on the head... I need to post closeup pics of my old wheels and you'll understand.

And the weight savings too... old woman at the shop picked up the new wheels with one hand while I was struggling to carry my old ones with both hands :D

17" wheels would be plenty if you're going for looks...

looks great!

Gives your car a whole new personality.

I like the change and I'm sure the yaris appreciates not having the extra weight.

Good move :)

It looks more aggressive to me. I like it.

Looking great! Much better than the 18's if you ask me.
I'll bet you'll feel a difference next time you step on the gas :wink:

Thanks, yeah I am more than happy :)

Actually, I have a ton of history with maxxis on every application from slicks, to road tires, to offroad tires.....EXCELLENT tire for the money.

Awesome :) Still no chance to really test their limits but so far so good!
Astroman
06-17-2010, 04:42 AM
So, it's an awesome feeling that even after 3 years of the "same old" car, it can still bring a big smile to my face :D

:clap: Awesome comment, I couldn't agree more! (My Yaris and I will celebrate our 4 year anniversary next month.)
ruimond
06-17-2010, 01:31 PM
New wheels look good. Nice change from light to dark colour. Would be good if you still had your body kit, would look alot nicer. Good stuff Thomas.
Thirty-Nine
06-17-2010, 05:34 PM
Looks good! I will, however, always be a fan of your car on the 18s.
staypuft
06-17-2010, 05:42 PM
are those real desmond regamasters? nice find