Tanabe DF210 and TDR 18" wheels - Toyota Yaris Forums

kapo · 05-11-2007, 01:00 PM

Will work fine? I want a 2" drop... I usually drive alone, but sometimes we are in total 3 in the car. Is going to rub the fender?

Thanks!

brickhardmeat · 05-11-2007, 04:08 PM

You'll rub I'm sure.

hasher22 · 05-11-2007, 05:40 PM

Dfs wont lower the car 2"

CASTREX · 05-11-2007, 05:45 PM

Yes they will.

You should go with the TRD springs or NF's

brickhardmeat · 05-11-2007, 05:49 PM

DF will settle at a little more than 2" from what I have heard. TRD or NF agreed. 18 inch wheels look silly on this car to me anyway but whatever. I think 17 looks much better if you insist on oversized wheels.

Vanderkitten · 05-11-2007, 06:08 PM

We did some measurements and 215 will rub with a 2" drop in the rear wheel wells during cornering. We chose 17"... the other problems with 18's are WEIGHT, added tire grip your stock suspension WILL NOT be able to deal with and no compliance on the street meaning your car will break traction from the stiff side-walls lack of flex. Anyhow, you save about 1.5-2lbs on the same wheel going from an 18x7.5 to a 17x7... not to mention a little tire weight, but the wheel is the bigger weight factor.

Also, Ground Control is about a month away from having their Coil-Over conversion kit done with will give you ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT for $499 on stock or your choice of aftermarket shock.

We went with Megan coil-overs... they're enroute, full video/review coming soon!

brickhardmeat · 05-11-2007, 08:02 PM

I'm ready to see those Megan coilovers on a Yaris!

spkrman · 05-12-2007, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanderkitten

the other problems with 18's are WEIGHT, added tire grip your stock suspension WILL NOT be able to deal with and no compliance on the street meaning your car will break traction from the stiff side-walls lack of flex.

welcome to the world of a 225/30/20

Corners awesome until I hit a bump while turning, has lead to some scary moments.

ASHRAF · 05-14-2007, 01:11 AM

I use the df's with 17's and they are fine

but not sure abt the 18's

Black Yaris · 05-14-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanderkitten

We did some measurements and 215 will rub with a 2" drop in the rear wheel wells during cornering.

what offset's did you try?

05-11-2007, 01:00 PM	#1
kapo Argentina Presente! View User's Garage Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 111	Tanabe DF210 and TDR 18" wheels Will work fine? I want a 2" drop... I usually drive alone, but sometimes we are in total 3 in the car. Is going to rub the fender? Thanks!

05-11-2007, 04:08 PM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	You'll rub I'm sure. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-11-2007, 05:40 PM	#3
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brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	DF will settle at a little more than 2" from what I have heard. TRD or NF agreed. 18 inch wheels look silly on this car to me anyway but whatever. I think 17 looks much better if you insist on oversized wheels. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-11-2007, 06:08 PM	#6
Vanderkitten Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 243	We did some measurements and 215 will rub with a 2" drop in the rear wheel wells during cornering. We chose 17"... the other problems with 18's are WEIGHT, added tire grip your stock suspension WILL NOT be able to deal with and no compliance on the street meaning your car will break traction from the stiff side-walls lack of flex. Anyhow, you save about 1.5-2lbs on the same wheel going from an 18x7.5 to a 17x7... not to mention a little tire weight, but the wheel is the bigger weight factor. Also, Ground Control is about a month away from having their Coil-Over conversion kit done with will give you ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT for $499 on stock or your choice of aftermarket shock. We went with Megan coil-overs... they're enroute, full video/review coming soon! __________________ Dave V- Creator-Vanderkitten- Clothing for Women Who Kick Ass! Many thanks to our sponsors: Weapon-R http://weapon-r.com Megan Racing http://www.meganracing.com Les Schwab Tires http://www.lesschwab.com 317 graphics http://www.317graphics.com

05-11-2007, 05:45 PM	#4
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Yes they will. You should go with the TRD springs or NF's

05-11-2007, 08:02 PM	#7
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05-14-2007, 01:11 AM	#9
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