At last! new wheels! - Toyota Yaris Forums

eTiMaGo · 06-16-2010, 12:34 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:

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:

The new hotness:

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:

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, 12:44 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, 01:40 PM

CTScott · 06-16-2010, 01:54 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, 01:59 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, 05:58 PM

looks great!

1NZYaris1 · 06-16-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkhangel

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

Oh and thats looking real nice Thomas , love it .

coffiend · 06-16-2010, 06:17 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, 06:27 PM

It looks more aggressive to me. I like it.

*tk-421* · 06-16-2010, 11:28 PM

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

H3LlIoN · 06-16-2010, 11:56 PM

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, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

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

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Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

indeed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkhangel

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

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

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...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandiDani

looks great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffiend

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 :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by falkor_99

It looks more aggressive to me. I like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk-421

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

Thanks, yeah I am more than happy :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3LlIoN

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, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

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

Awesome comment, I couldn't agree more! (My Yaris and I will celebrate our 4 year anniversary next month.)

ruimond · 06-17-2010, 12:31 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, 04:34 PM

Looks good! I will, however, always be a fan of your car on the 18s.

staypuft · 06-17-2010, 04:42 PM

are those real desmond regamasters? nice find

06-16-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	At last! new wheels! 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: 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: The new hotness: 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: 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... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

06-16-2010, 12:44 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	loved the look, completely understand the change, I bet the car feels a LOT better, and that looks pretty darn good. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-16-2010, 01:40 PM	#3
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06-16-2010, 01:59 PM	#5
Arkhangel View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 399	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 __________________ The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy

06-16-2010, 05:58 PM	#6
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	looks great! __________________

06-16-2010, 01:54 PM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Looks good! As for Maxxis, they seem to be a good brand to me. I am running Maxxis Bighorns on Crashy.

06-16-2010, 06:17 PM	#8
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	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 :) __________________

06-16-2010, 06:27 PM	#9
falkor_99 Drives: 07 Yaris Blue HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC Posts: 234	It looks more aggressive to me. I like it.

06-16-2010, 11:28 PM	#10
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	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 __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

06-16-2010, 11:56 PM	#11
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	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. __________________ Toyota Moving Forward ...even when you don't want it to. Special thanks to Cali Yaris, 1NZYaris1 and lilredrocket

06-17-2010, 12:31 PM	#14
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	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. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

06-17-2010, 04:34 PM	#15
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06-17-2010, 04:42 PM	#16
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