Full Moon wheel covers - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris Hilton · 05-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Those adapters are awesome! He sure could sell those, or someone could!

At this point I guess I'll stick with my spinners, though.

MUSKOKA800 · 05-31-2009, 08:04 PM

My opinion, UGLY!

You asked.

Monicabubble · 06-05-2009, 12:08 PM

I got the spun moons for my 2008 Yaris Sedan and ended up driving only 3 miles before one of them popped off and rolled into a bush across the street. They look amazing, but the factory steel wheels dont seem to have enough of a lip on the inside to hold them tight.

NJBob · 06-05-2009, 01:25 PM

Monica: what about the "FULL 360 DEGREE METAL SNAP-ON CLIP THAT KEEPS THEM HELD ON TIGHT.".....like it says in one of the ads. Other manufacturers make mention of a "screw on" type.

Oh, I found a side view of one brand who says that there are tabs on the mounting ring that can be bent outward to make the fit better.

Monicabubble · 06-11-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJBob

Monica: what about the "FULL 360 DEGREE METAL SNAP-ON CLIP THAT KEEPS THEM HELD ON TIGHT.".....like it says in one of the ads. Other manufacturers make mention of a "screw on" type.

Oh, I found a side view of one brand who says that there are tabs on the mounting ring that can be bent outward to make the fit better.

Those are the ones I had, with the 360 degree clips, but they just didnt stay well enough. The roads I drive every day to work are poorly maintained, so it really was not practical enough for me. I was able to return them in exchange for some caps that I dont really like at all, it turns out.
Thank you for the advice though. Wish you had been around when I was asking people how to make them stay on and nobody replied.

SpaceShot · 06-11-2009, 03:53 PM

I got the `Racing Disc' version here:
http://www.thehotrodgirl.com/hubcaps.html
instead of the `Full Moon' style.

Pretty good price and slightly flatter profile. They don't really help the MPG a measurable amount but I like the look.
Only once had 1 pop off on a local dirt road. Fortunately I heard the pop through the open window and quickly stopped. And kid you not, I watched in the rearview as the cover rolled up slowly behind me and bumped into the car on the same side it came off of.

The racing discs do not have a valve hole on the outside, but there is a notch in the grip rim so you don't pinch the valve when installed fully.

Due to these and a partial upper grille block, one of my coworkers has taken to teasing me for becoming a hypermiling nut. But I am enjoying my little hobby by bumping up my commuting trip average from 42 to 47 Mpg, with an all time record of 54. (duplicated 3x)

Thirty-Nine · 06-11-2009, 04:30 PM

I had those clip-on ones on my xB. They stayed on ok, but they were rather noisy at low speed. They clicked like a typewriter.

05-31-2009, 08:04 PM	#20
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	My opinion, UGLY! You asked. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

06-05-2009, 01:25 PM	#22
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	Monica: what about the "FULL 360 DEGREE METAL SNAP-ON CLIP THAT KEEPS THEM HELD ON TIGHT.".....like it says in one of the ads. Other manufacturers make mention of a "screw on" type. Oh, I found a side view of one brand who says that there are tabs on the mounting ring that can be bent outward to make the fit better. __________________ \| \|

06-11-2009, 04:30 PM	#25
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I had those clip-on ones on my xB. They stayed on ok, but they were rather noisy at low speed. They clicked like a typewriter. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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05-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#19
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Those adapters are awesome! He sure could sell those, or someone could! At this point I guess I'll stick with my spinners, though.

06-05-2009, 12:08 PM	#21
Monicabubble Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan, Polar White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6	I got the spun moons for my 2008 Yaris Sedan and ended up driving only 3 miles before one of them popped off and rolled into a bush across the street. They look amazing, but the factory steel wheels dont seem to have enough of a lip on the inside to hold them tight.

06-11-2009, 03:53 PM	#24
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	I got the `Racing Disc' version here: http://www.thehotrodgirl.com/hubcaps.html instead of the `Full Moon' style. Pretty good price and slightly flatter profile. They don't really help the MPG a measurable amount but I like the look. Only once had 1 pop off on a local dirt road. Fortunately I heard the pop through the open window and quickly stopped. And kid you not, I watched in the rearview as the cover rolled up slowly behind me and bumped into the car on the same side it came off of. The racing discs do not have a valve hole on the outside, but there is a notch in the grip rim so you don't pinch the valve when installed fully. Due to these and a partial upper grille block, one of my coworkers has taken to teasing me for becoming a hypermiling nut. But I am enjoying my little hobby by bumping up my commuting trip average from 42 to 47 Mpg, with an all time record of 54. (duplicated 3x)