Amazing looking wheels...but what is the make and model????

[Alpha300]

I just bought a 2011 Yaris RS in black. I bought the Yaris for all the right reasons. Its fuel efficient and meets all the basic needs with respect to transportation without excessive waste.

Unfortunately, I'm finding it too basic in the style department. It doesn't make me smile like my other cars in the past have. However, I am committed to keeping it and know that its a great car in all other aspects. I've been searching for the right set of wheels to stylize it to my expectations ( and put a smile back on my face ;)) . I'm not looking for something too sporty. Something elegant.

I found these wheels and they are just what I am looking for. However, I just don't know where to buy them. Anyone have a clue as to what these wheels are and perhaps where I could buy them?

[staticorex]

Can you zoom in on them to see if the center cap can be made out better?

[Alpha300]

I've zoomed in and the wheel caps are blank! This is one time that the "clean" look is not working for me!!! ;)

The license plate is from Thailand though...

[Alpha300]

If anyone has any suggestions for alternate wheels, but in a the similar style, I would really appreciate the help. I've been through all the wheels on Tire rack and some other sites but none are to my liking. Starting to get quite frustrated!

[cali yaris]

gimme a minute... :biggrin:

[fnkngrv]

If anyone has any suggestions for alternate wheels, but in a the similar style, I would really appreciate the help. I've been through all the wheels on Tire rack and some other sites but none are to my liking. Starting to get quite frustrated!


I hear ya...I really want to find a cool set of 15s that are light weight in black without spending 2k on the wheels and tires, but I am finding that just might be the case.

[Alpha300]

No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion.

Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!

[BEEF]

if cali can't find them, nobody can. he is an awesome dude.

fnkngrv, have you looked at the konig feather blacks? I really like them though I can't justify the expense right now.

[fnkngrv]

^ I have however I am really looking for gun metal. I could always pick up the blacks and have them powder coated, but that would be a big expense and not guaranteed to be a solid finish once done with weather taken into consideration in the north.

[fnkngrv]

No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion.

Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!


From my research 16s might be ok, but 15s would be better for my application...even going 14 or 13.

[eTiMaGo]

No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion.

Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!

Having gone from 18"s to 15"s, I wholeheartedly agree with you :D

[Alpha300]

I would go with 15s or smaller too to get better ride quality, better fuel economy, better handling and lower tire costs. These are probably more legitimate factors than my purely aesthetic "wants", but I still want what I want...

eTiMaGo, can you elaborate on your negative experience with 18 inchers?

[thebarber]

18's mean rubber band tires

16's, imo, give the best ride quality, look, and handling ability....16's look massive on a yaris. 17's FEEL massive. those rims you chose look HEAVY

wheel/tire weight makes very LARGE differences on a 100hp car

i have super light 15's and love it.

[Alpha300]

What if I put some Kosei K1 17" wheels. According to Tirerack, they only weigh 14.1 lbs. As far as I know, that's still lighter than stock. I'm leaning toward that now, but there's one thing I'm not sure about. The specs on Tirerack state that the offset is +36mm. Is that going to rub with TRD lowering springs? Should I automatically trust Tirerack's fitment suggestion?

[kimona]

Kosei K1, 17 x 7, ET42 is what you want. These work with 205/45/17's on TRD drop.

[Thirty-Nine]

Man, these wheels look sooo familiar, but I can't put my finger on it.