My simple wheels. before / after photos

[xhifer]

After scoring a 07 yaris in great shape for under $4,000. I bought some miata rims for it. I found a hollow spoke set with brand new tires. Each wheel only weighs about 10 lbs! I decided not to lower it as of yet because my girlfriend is using it as a commuter.

I noticed an improvement on take-off and acceleration, much more responsive/lighter steering, and overall better ride ( new tire vs old ).

Nothing special, just thought I'd share :thumbup:

Here's pics of it before:

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5026/img2547x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/img2547x.jpg/)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8305/img2548al.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/img2548al.jpg/)



AFTER:

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7919/img2549v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/img2549v.jpg/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1953/img2560zk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/img2560zk.jpg/)

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5373/img2553u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/img2553u.jpg/)

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5570/img2555bd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/img2555bd.jpg/)

[OTA'sTOY]

the difference in tire size will also contribute to the improvement
but will also throw your speedo off a little

[xhifer]

Yep. I used the calculator on Miata.net and saw the minor difference.

[RedRide]

I like those wheels on the Yaris....... a classic look. :smile:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Didn't expect Miata wheels look good on a Yaris :thumbsup:

[henrylee]

What inch are those wheels?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I believe those are the 14" rims from one of the limited models of the NA Miatas.

[3stars_n_a_sun]

not bad for a start

[mr_miles]

i keep trying to find those for my girlies Miata, lol. they look good :)

[xhifer]

lol yeah they're pretty hard to find. Apparently it's a great set of wheel for auto x.