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ern-diz · 06-13-2017, 07:12 PM

Ah, completely understand.

Either way, it looks killer. Something about those classic JDM wheels makes it move a little.

3rdSEman · 06-14-2017, 08:39 PM

Kimona - woo ! nicest wheels ever !

Reading this over do I get this right these are 2nd hand not having been able to find new ones ? Picture posted is generic from the web or your actual wheels purchased ? Are they as intended 16X7 ET40 ? By any chance did you weight this new wheel/tire combo (205/50R16) before fitting them to the car ?
I keep finding my 43 LBS 17X7 ET42 (205/45R17) nice but sluggish for this little car...

Would love to see pictures of the F&R wheels in a way to better appreciate the resulting offset vs sheetmetal on your 3rd generation. Again I like what you did !

*kimona* · 06-14-2017, 09:33 PM

Yes, I couldn't find new ones. The photo in post #25 is of the actual used wheels I bought.

I was running 16x7, ET42 with 205/50/16's and I was tucked by a few mm's up front. I really didn't want to go less than ET40.

As it turned out, the "new" wheels are ET38... and they worked out pretty well; I'm basically flush up front. Of course, the rear wheels are still tucked, but not by too much.

No, I didn't weigh the wheel/tyre package before fitting. Hmmm... didn't even think about that.

EDIT: After searching, I found these 16x7 wheels weigh 10 lbs. and the Kumho Ecsta 4XII's weigh 19.7 lbs.

ABSPLASTIC · 06-15-2017, 04:50 PM

Looking good bro!

ern-diz · 06-15-2017, 07:22 PM

You and Wee are stingy with the pics lol. Let's see a few more; bigger and at different angles.

*kimona* · 06-15-2017, 09:00 PM

^^^ Thanks for the laugh!

WeeYari · 06-15-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ern-diz

You and Wee are stingy with the pics lol.

Maybe that Wee guy is a poser...hmm

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tmontague · 06-15-2017, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Maybe that Wee guy is a poser...hmm
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Psshhhh, does he even have a Yaris? Rumor has it he drives a civic but wanted to fit in with the Yaris culture...

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-16-2017, 02:23 AM

Time for some lowering! =D

ern-diz · 06-16-2017, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

^^^ Thanks for the laugh!

Talk about laugh! You posted basically the same pic, slightly larger and from a slightly sharper angle, haha. I don't think I've ever seen the front or rear of your ride!

Only now realized your car has the rubber rear bumper cover lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Maybe that Wee guy is a poser...hmm

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmontague

Psshhhh, does he even have a Yaris? Rumor has it he drives a civic but wanted to fit in with the Yaris culture...

LOL!!

*kimona* · 06-18-2017, 12:46 AM

I have to admit, lightweight wheels make a HUGE difference! It's a completely new driving experience in this little car. Amazing. I'm a convert.

I can suggest if you want to improve your car's feel and overall performance in a really big way, look for some lightweight wheels... lighter is definitely better.

ern-diz · 06-19-2017, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

I have to admit, lightweight wheels make a HUGE difference! It's a completely new driving experience in this little car. Amazing. I'm a convert.

I can suggest if you want to improve your car's feel and overall performance in a really big way, look for some lightweight wheels... lighter is definitely better.

It's insane, right?!

I felt like such a dunce after getting the RPF1's and realizing how much I'd been bogged down for the prior 8 years with my much heavier BSA wheels.

*kimona* · 06-19-2017, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ern-diz

It's insane, right?!

I felt like such a dunce after getting the RPF1's and realizing how much I'd been bogged down for the prior 8 years with my much heavier BSA wheels.

"Bogged down" is precisely what I'm talking about! I just didn't realize until I made the switch.

Captain Yaris · 06-19-2017, 05:19 PM

I feel the same way. I love my wheels but at 19lbs each it feels like cement shoes and I have to wind out the little motor to get any performance out of it. I slightly regret getting the wheels I now have until I park, get out and look at them on the car. Still, I'll be on the hunt for lighter wheels soon. These things dropped my mpg by 3-4.

*kimona* · 07-07-2017, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Talk about laugh! You posted basically the same pic, slightly larger and from a slightly sharper angle, haha. I don't think I've ever seen the front or rear of your ride!

Only now realized your car has the rubber rear bumper cover lol.

LOL!!

Here you go:

heeroyuy01195 · 07-07-2017, 10:07 AM

Holy cow we got to see it from all angles! Kimano, I know your wife drives the car as well but it's begging for some low...perhaps teach her to be speed racer in the process?

ern-diz · 07-07-2017, 12:28 PM

Man, your car is as cool as ice! Cannot get enough of those wheels on the super white. Dying for lows. Did you decide on picking up that 2016?

*kimona* · 07-07-2017, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the comments. I LOVE my new wheels! And, the new tyres are outstanding.

Weird, but I enjoy just looking at my car now.

06-13-2017, 07:12 PM	#37
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	Ah, completely understand. Either way, it looks killer. Something about those classic JDM wheels makes it move a little. __________________ On Instagram On Wheelwell

06-14-2017, 09:33 PM	#39
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Yes, I couldn't find new ones. The photo in post #25 is of the actual used wheels I bought. I was running 16x7, ET42 with 205/50/16's and I was tucked by a few mm's up front. I really didn't want to go less than ET40. As it turned out, the "new" wheels are ET38... and they worked out pretty well; I'm basically flush up front. Of course, the rear wheels are still tucked, but not by too much. No, I didn't weigh the wheel/tyre package before fitting. Hmmm... didn't even think about that. EDIT: After searching, I found these 16x7 wheels weigh 10 lbs. and the Kumho Ecsta 4XII's weigh 19.7 lbs. Last edited by kimona; 06-15-2017 at 04:11 PM.

06-15-2017, 07:22 PM	#41
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	You and Wee are stingy with the pics lol. Let's see a few more; bigger and at different angles. __________________ On Instagram On Wheelwell

07-07-2017, 12:28 PM	#53
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	Man, your car is as cool as ice! Cannot get enough of those wheels on the super white. Dying for lows. Did you decide on picking up that 2016? __________________ On Instagram On Wheelwell

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06-14-2017, 08:39 PM	#38
3rdSEman Drives: Black 2012 SE manual Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montreal - Canada Posts: 37	Kimona - woo ! nicest wheels ever ! Reading this over do I get this right these are 2nd hand not having been able to find new ones ? Picture posted is generic from the web or your actual wheels purchased ? Are they as intended 16X7 ET40 ? By any chance did you weight this new wheel/tire combo (205/50R16) before fitting them to the car ? I keep finding my 43 LBS 17X7 ET42 (205/45R17) nice but sluggish for this little car... Would love to see pictures of the F&R wheels in a way to better appreciate the resulting offset vs sheetmetal on your 3rd generation. Again I like what you did !

06-15-2017, 04:50 PM	#40
ABSPLASTIC Drives: Twin-charged rotary V8 w/nos Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 300	Looking good bro!

06-16-2017, 02:23 AM	#45
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Time for some lowering! =D

06-18-2017, 12:46 AM	#47
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I have to admit, lightweight wheels make a HUGE difference! It's a completely new driving experience in this little car. Amazing. I'm a convert. I can suggest if you want to improve your car's feel and overall performance in a really big way, look for some lightweight wheels... lighter is definitely better.

06-19-2017, 05:19 PM	#50
Captain Yaris Drives: 2016 Yaris 3 Dr Super White Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SoFloYo Posts: 259	I feel the same way. I love my wheels but at 19lbs each it feels like cement shoes and I have to wind out the little motor to get any performance out of it. I slightly regret getting the wheels I now have until I park, get out and look at them on the car. Still, I'll be on the hunt for lighter wheels soon. These things dropped my mpg by 3-4.

07-07-2017, 10:07 AM	#52
heeroyuy01195 Post count means nothing. View User's Garage Drives: AW11, NCP91, Old Motorcycles Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 375	Holy cow we got to see it from all angles! Kimano, I know your wife drives the car as well but it's begging for some low...perhaps teach her to be speed racer in the process?

07-07-2017, 03:16 PM	#54
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Thanks for the comments. I LOVE my new wheels! And, the new tyres are outstanding. Weird, but I enjoy just looking at my car now.