17" tires/wheels too big??

[death is my gift]

hi i'm a girl and i'm pretty stupid when it comes to tires/wheels. i just got a red 2007 3 door Liftback. I asked the dude at Discount Tires how big i could go and he said no bigger than 17". right now i have the stock 15" tires and (barf) SNAP ON wheel covers. I've been reading on these treads and it appears that 17" is too big. so, my question is.....are they? should i just stick with my 15" tires and just get the wheels. it sure would save me a lot of dough, but i want my sh*t to look pimpin' so money really isn't a factor.

[YamilR]

This is what you need

17X7 4-100/114.42AM (Rims)
215/40/17 (Tires)

Thats the perfect combo for 17 :thumbup:

[redyaris]

but i want my sh*t to look pimpin'

pimpin' Yaris: just what the world needs.:clap:

[death is my gift]

This is what you need

17X7 4-100/114.42AM (Rims)
215/40/17 (Tires)

Thats the perfect combo for 17 :thumbup:

greatness. i will thank you with pics later. *wink*

[death is my gift]

pimpin' Yaris: just what the world needs.:clap:
are you being sarcastic?? hahaha

[eijikikimaru]

WELCOME To our family!

I think I remember something of why people don't think you should go 17's. *Can't find the post(s) @ work hiding from boss*

Think one reason was because w/ bigger rims, they tend to be heavier then the stock. Along with it being bigger and heavier it takes more work to move, blah blah blah, overall less gas mileage.

Since you said you want your Yaris to look pimpin' then I suppose gas is not an issue.

[brickhardmeat]

a pimpin' yaris, eh?

dunno what to think of that, I prefer the look of 15's on this car but to each his own, nothing wrong with 17's many people on here running 17's, does seem a bit heavy and oversized in my opinion but you could do something really disgusting like putting 20's on it, at least you are not trying to do that

anyway glad to know there is another liftback on the road in dallas:thumbsup:

few and far between

[death is my gift]

a pimpin' yaris, eh?

dunno what to think of that
hahaha i don't mean pimpin' as in X-zibit. i just want it to look pretty.........and noticeable.

[Black Yaris]

click on the link in my signature.... you can put 20's on a Yaris if you want... tell that guy at Discount to take those 17's and shove them where the sun don't shine

[death is my gift]

click on the link in my signature.... you can put 20's on a Yaris if you want... tell that guy at Discount to take those 17's and shove them where the sun don't shine
thanks for that link. i don't know how i missed that, but thanks for not yelling at me. haha. and i will head over to DT when i get off of work and tell that guy directly.

[YamilR]

click on the link in my signature.... you can put 20's on a Yaris if you want... tell that guy at Discount to take those 17's and shove them where the sun don't shine

Just because it fits, don't mean you should do it. 17 or even 18 in my opinion will give you the best look and best ride on the Yaris. I have 17 and I still scrape the front bumper every now and then

[brickhardmeat]

agreed, please don't go over 17, that will look nice and "sporty"

let's see those pictures:thumbsup:

you're going to lower a bit aren't you?

[mojoyaris]

In Japan the Vitz is on either 17 or 18 inches. There are light rims in 17 in and they are even lighter than most 15 or 16 in rims. Yes it's about unsprung weight. There are some running in autocrosses with 17's. I think the best size is 205 x 40 x 17. 215's you will feel the tire start to track a bit on rough or grooved roads. I think 18's is a bit much and then the cost of the tire is more since you have to go to a lower profile 30 series. Also chances are the 18's are 7.5 or even 8 inches wide. If you do get the 17's I would suggest you lower it which will improve the handling and make it look alot nicer with that tucked in wheel look. It's up to you if you ant to put in performance dampers depending on how you want the right or what you intend to do with your car. Cheers.

Oh, yes, if you do get rims that are a bit heavier, get better brake pads like Hawks or even the TRD pads. You'll need that extra grip to stop on the larger rims.

[Black Yaris]

thanks for that link. i don't know how i missed that, but thanks for not yelling at me. haha. and i will head over to DT when i get off of work and tell that guy directly.

BTW I find your screen name ironic.... "gift" in German is "poison", just though you might find that funny as well

[Blenjar]

A g irl was here and I wasn't inform.

-- Blen

[PetersRedYaris]

Just because it fits, don't mean you should do it. 17 or even 18 in my opinion will give you the best look and best ride on the Yaris. I have 17 and I still scrape the front bumper every now and then

No disrespect dude, but 9 posts earlier you claimed 215/40/17 on 7 inch wide wheels is the perfect combo. Now you say you rub every now and then, that's not perfect. :thumbsup:

For zero rubbing, with only a 3% difference in diameter, people should choose a 205/40/17 on a 7 inch wheel with 38-40mm offset.

[tekmoe]

i actually went with 16's. 17's would be nice though...but the tires cost more and the ride is slightly rougher.

[Black Yaris]

For zero rubbing, with only a 3% difference in diameter, people should choose a 205/40/17 on a 7 inch wheel with 38-40mm offset.

false Peter!
for zero rubbing 215/40R17 with a +42
and that will keep you closest to stock diameter aswell

[Black Yaris]

I have 205/40/17 Falken Ziex 512's on 17 x 7 Konig Feathers with +40 offset...

At 59.3 mph my speedo will read 60 mph = 1.2% too fast...

Zero rubbing with TRD lowering springs and rear swaybar...

Cheers

sorry I am not saying you will not rub with that setup, but he was argueing that with the correct (215/40R17 +42) setup it will rub and it does not

[ItalianYaris]

Is not to big! the Yaris TS comes standard with 17 inch wheels!

[Ran Kizama]

17x7
+40 Offset
205/40/17 Tires
TRD Lowering Springs

No rub, great ride, good looks. :thumbsup:

[YamilR]

No disrespect dude, but 9 posts earlier you claimed 215/40/17 on 7 inch wide wheels is the perfect combo. Now you say you rub every now and then, that's not perfect. :thumbsup:

For zero rubbing, with only a 3% difference in diameter, people should choose a 205/40/17 on a 7 inch wheel with 38-40mm offset.

Let me clarify myself. I have the Tanabe DF, so I'm lower than stock and the only thing that scrapes the pavement is the bottom lip of the bumper and that's only when I hit a big pothole, I do not rub the wheels what so ever. I've had this setup for 6 months and never had a single problem making it the perfect setup

[PetersRedYaris]

Gotcha YamilR.

Hey Black Yaris, no one is argueing here except you. Don't take everything to heart, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. His post sounded like his tires rubbed, that's all I was saying. And I'm not false, you will have zero rubbing with that setup. Wonder how I know? If you respond, please don't tell us about your 8.9 inch wide tires; We already know.

[death is my gift]

awww, come on guys. can't we all just smoke a bong? er, get along. i didn't start this thread to cause a ruckus. i just need help because i'm clueless. about cars i mean.

[driver centric]

Let me clarify myself. I have the Tanabe DF, so I'm lower than stock and the only thing that scrapes the pavement is the bottom lip of the bumper and that's only when I hit a big pothole, I do not rub the wheels what so ever. I've had this setup for 6 months and never had a single problem making it the perfect setup

You guys must have some nasty pot holes down there in FL!

[evilreign]

I think 17s is the perfect size for Yaris, anything bigger and it won't be proportional imo.

[YarisPR]

I'll go with 17's since they look good and u still have some rubber for those nasty potholes :biggrin:

But you could still go with 18's :evil: like I did
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h132/angelo011/fotos002.jpg

[PetersRedYaris]

I'll go with 17's since they look good and u still have some rubber for those nasty potholes :biggrin:

But you could still go with 18's :evil: like I did
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h132/angelo011/fotos002.jpg

Your 18's look perfect! I think the sedan looks better with 18's but the hatch is better with 17's. Maybe because the sedan is a little bigger car???

[mygfdrivesayaris]

Here you go 07 polar white with 17" chrme and 205/40/17 - no rubbing

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2632000-2632999/2632296_4_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2632000-2632999/2632296_7_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2632000-2632999/2632296_6_full.jpg

[St_G]

I think it's a Buffy reference. There was a whole "death is your gift" thing in Season 5...

And I just exposed myself as a big ol' nerd, didn't I?

BTW I find your screen name ironic.... "gift" in German is "poison", just though you might find that funny as well