Stainless Beauty Rims?

[blacksan]

So, how about these babies on black steelies? With the stock chrome lugs is might have some nice contrast. Could one of the Photo Shop pros give us a visual?

[churp]

I like the rings, but one thing I noticed some rings don't cover the outer 3/8" to 1/2" of the wheel....giving the visual impression the wheels are smaller diameter. Just something to check out before buying, and what your prferences are. So many varieties....fat/thin, ribbed/smooth, etc.

[brickhardmeat]

I think it would look cool. You can probably come up with something for a center cap too. I have seen some plain chrome on ebay.

I do think the beauty rings are very cool but since I've never mounted any take Churp's advice there I think he has seen a few in his lifetime.:cool:

[blacksan]

I am old enough to have see them on new cars like the mighty Corvette.:cry:

Any who, the one picture I posted is unusual as in they are real thin unlike most, and the clips (like moons) are evident in the angle shot. I bet these are flush with that mounting system. I am going to ping them and see what kind of reply I get.

[brickhardmeat]

Yeah, I say go for it.:thumbsup:

[drell42]

I know that "old skool" look is popular with the xB boy's, I had it on my Mazda, I think that it would look HOT!!!

[Black Yaris]

get some chrome baby moon caps too, kinda give it that cop car wheel look

[Chris07LB]

Search the ScionLife forums... bunch of xB guys running that setup on the stock steelies. :thumbsup:

[blacksan]

Search the ScionLife forums... bunch of xB guys running that setup on the stock steelies. :thumbsup:

Ohhh, do they look good?

[Chris07LB]

HELL YEAH! :headbang:

[blacksan]

YES, I am going to order mine today!!!

[ChinoCharles]

OH MY GOD BLACK WITH A CHROME LIP IS EVERYWHERE! AHHHHHHH RUN FOR YOUR LIVES AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[blacksan]

[QUOTE=ChinoCharles;82694]OH MY GOD BLACK WITH A CHROME LIP IS EVERYWHERE! AHHHHHHH RUN FOR YOUR LIVES AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!![/QUOTEbu

Ya,but mine will have little fuzzy bunny logos on the center caps. So, po on you MR. negative vibe!!!:biggrin:

[blacksan]

Wooooot!!!

I am getting even closer to my idea!

[blacksan]

The NAPA part number for the center cap is #730-2411. I am still trying to decide if I want to go with stainless, or chrome ABS rings?

[brickhardmeat]

I say chrome and Chino obviously loves the whole idea of chrome lips with black. :thumbup:

[blacksan]

I say chrome and Chino obviously loves the whole idea of chrome lips with black. :thumbup:

Is it just me, or does that sound kinda-funky?:biggrin:

[brickhardmeat]

better if i'd of said black with big shiny lips?

[Chris07LB]

:bellyroll: :bellyroll: :bellyroll: :bellyroll:

[blacksan]

better if i'd of said black with big shiny lips?


OMG, that is so bad!!!!!!!!!!!

Can we say just say cheap ass wheel bling instead? :biggrin:

[brickhardmeat]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/081877/BLING20BLING.jpgOK

[blacksan]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/081877/BLING20BLING.jpgOK

My grill is trippin, er some such.

[eco]

WOW,i almost want to sell my real black aluminum rims with crome lip,for these,the only reason,because ChinoCharles - from what I read,Is in total arproval,and is purchasing some for him and his mom.

[yuiedie]

picked up a couple of 14 inch trim rings at the local kragen. $14 each. got only two to test fitment. so far it has passed the 60mph test, in other words, it hasnt fallen off at that speed haha. goes on pretty easily, some play while on the stock steelies though. im sure other brands fit better. i dont know, i might just keep it on the rear. it if falls off, it falls off, if it gets jacked, it gets jacked. only $30.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2108/dscn0774vg2.jpg

[brickhardmeat]

looks good, maybe you can bend the tabs out a bit for a tighter fit? plastic tabs or metal?

[churp]

I prefer the 80's style of silver wheel w/beauty rings like on my Celica. (sorry for the poor pic)

[brickhardmeat]

I prefer the 80's style of silver wheel w/beauty rings like on my Celica. (sorry for the poor pic)

That's pretty rad. I like the giant Coke can sized center cap monstrosity.

[yuiedie]

looks good, maybe you can bend the tabs out a bit for a tighter fit? plastic tabs or metal?

i think its metal.

[ChinoCharles]

WOW,i almost want to sell my real black aluminum rims with crome lip,for these,the only reason,because ChinoCharles - from what I read,Is in total arproval,and is purchasing some for him and his mom.

Everyone step back, Eco has busted out the jo' momma jokes... :rolleyes: :laugh:

[Black Yaris]

now you need something to cover your nuts

[brickhardmeat]

i think its metal.

if they are metal then you can bend them out a bit and get a snugger fit

[yuiedie]

will try that.

[paradigm]

I have the same ones on my car and they're a tight fit. The metal tabs hold well, if they seem loose i'd just take whichever back and grab another one, might be less hassle in the long run.

[mygfdrivesayaris]

i have them on my XB for my winter wheels only, they are OK but i have to replace them every winter b/c the salt and ice rusts the crap out of them, if they would just stay pretty like my summer wheels it would be great. I think you should paint the steely the color of your car, then use chrome trim ring, better looking in my opinion. Also find a center cap if u can.

[churp]

i have them on my XB for my winter wheels only, they are OK but i have to replace them every winter b/c the salt and ice rusts the crap out of them, if they would just stay pretty like my summer wheels it would be great. I think you should paint the steely the color of your car, then use chrome trim ring, better looking in my opinion. Also find a center cap if u can.

Stainless is the only way to go....not quite as purty as chrome but polished is pretty close, and rust isn't a problem.

[matthewai]

Wooooot!!!

I am getting even closer to my idea!

THIS IS WHAT I WANT WHERE DID YOU FIND THESE ??!!!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4854&stc=1&d=1178483807

[YAR1S]

THIS IS WHAT I WANT WHERE DID YOU FIND THESE ??!!!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4854&stc=1&d=1178483807

This has been tried before and the result was not good.
Unless you find an older tercel knocking around your city with them on and is willing to part with them.....
expect to pay a lot of money for them on ebay.


http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=toyota+center+caps+tercel&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=toyota+center+caps&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

[matthewai]

i found a set for $8.00 i guess thats a lot......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370485282367&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_2636wt_1167

or these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370485278437&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_2560wt_1167

[matthewai]

oh and please dont bid on them i want them ahhah

[Yaristeve]

oh and please dont bid on them i want them ahhah

You're lucky they aren't 5-lug pattern. I need a set of hub caps for my GF's car so I can take off the JCW wheel cover specials and put on some trim rings.

[matthewai]

i think im getting both to see what looks better maybe ill sell the other on here if any one wants what ever i dont end up using

[matthewai]

does the tire weight get in the way of the rings? or do they just snap in over the weights?

[Yaristeve]

Wheel weights on steel wheels are usually the clip/clamp on style that clip on at the edge/lip of the wheel. Trim rings have "fingers" that grip the inside of the wheel rim away from the weights. So there is no interference. If you use tape on weights on the outer face of the rim, then there probably will be interference.

[RedRide]

Trim rings made to fit on steelies are commonly designed with a small gap between the rings and wheel to allow for cllp on weights.

[matthewai]

cool thanks guys