The ugly ugly UGLY rim project thread. ('86 CRX wheels) - Toyota Yaris Forums

33OH · 10-20-2010, 12:40 PM

Picked up my 11th set of wheels for the Yaris this past weekend - a set of 1986 CRX OEM wheels for $50.. My plans are to polish them and rock them without centercaps.

Also picked up a nice set of 4 175/65/14 tires for $40.

Wheels are 14x5 +40 offset. Planning to run some spacers but nothing too crazy.

33OH · 10-20-2010, 12:41 PM

Examples.

CTScott · 10-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Those are pretty wild. I don't think I've ever seen asymmetrical wheels, other than the teddy bear ones.

33OH · 10-20-2010, 01:06 PM

These were OEM on some 85-86 CRX's. They are commonly referred to as "CRX Phone Dials" or "CRX Buttons." Pretty rare to find a set, just happened to be on Craigslist and the guy delivered them to me. (he was over 2 hours away)

They are definitely a weird pattern. It had to grow on me a little, but they're unique and will look good all shined up!

Black Yaris · 10-20-2010, 05:18 PM

smooth over the Honda logo with some body filler then hit them with chrome paint (it always looks like polished aluminum more than chrome anyway), it would look 98347598734957834X better than no centers

*kimona* · 10-20-2010, 05:41 PM

Pretty cool actually. Yup, need centre caps to look right.

Klink10 · 10-20-2010, 07:12 PM

First time I ever noticed a set like that. Unique

TickleTimeTim · 10-20-2010, 09:38 PM

haha. awesome. throw some yota skulls on the centercaps (from garm). could be tough.

33OH · 10-21-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TickleTimeTim

haha. awesome. throw some yota skulls on the centercaps (from garm). could be tough.

^ Lol Tim, I was thinking about that this morning.

Not sure I'm even polishing these anymore, may just sandblast and paint. Loving the silver on Meteorite with this style wheel.

Threw these on last night to cruise around on for a few weeks. LOVE them. 17mm of spacers in the rear, 5mm in the front. These DO need spacers to clear the front calipers.

33OH · 10-21-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

smooth over the Honda logo with some body filler then hit them with chrome paint (it always looks like polished aluminum more than chrome anyway), it would look 98347598734957834X better than no centers

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

Pretty cool actually. Yup, need centre caps to look right.

Yeah I'll figure something out. I was thinking black centers to produce an extra "hole" on the wheel - but may just sand and go silver.

WeeYari · 10-21-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 33OH

17mm of spacers in the rear

How did you do that? Combination of hub and wheel spacers? If it's just wheel spacers, I don't know how you managed to get long enough bolts in there.

My 10mm ichiba spacers came with bolts long enough to space out ~ 15 to 20mm. There was not enough room inside the rear drum to worm them through the stud holes.

33OH · 10-21-2010, 09:13 AM

Wheel and hub spacers.

ERA · 10-21-2010, 09:56 AM

hm, not that bad looking..

kustom play · 10-21-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Those are pretty wild. I don't think I've ever seen asymmetrical wheels, other than the teddy bear ones.

somebody local here in phoenix is sell a set of teddy bear wheels lol

*kimona* · 10-21-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kustom play

somebody local here in phoenix is sell a set of teddy bear wheels lol

If the price were right, I'd get them just for fun.

YAR1S · 10-21-2010, 12:01 PM

Interesting, I like!

*Astroman* · 10-21-2010, 01:41 PM

You change wheels more than I change underwear

severous01 · 10-21-2010, 04:32 PM

mr fusion anyone???

that brings me back...anyone tried some sawblades? old school corvette or even some prelude SI wheels?

10-20-2010, 12:40 PM	#1
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	The ugly ugly UGLY rim project thread. ('86 CRX wheels) Picked up my 11th set of wheels for the Yaris this past weekend - a set of 1986 CRX OEM wheels for $50.. My plans are to polish them and rock them without centercaps. Also picked up a nice set of 4 175/65/14 tires for $40. Wheels are 14x5 +40 offset. Planning to run some spacers but nothing too crazy.

10-20-2010, 05:18 PM	#5
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	smooth over the Honda logo with some body filler then hit them with chrome paint (it always looks like polished aluminum more than chrome anyway), it would look 98347598734957834X better than no centers __________________

10-20-2010, 09:38 PM	#8
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	haha. awesome. throw some yota skulls on the centercaps (from garm). could be tough. __________________ Club SHIFT

10-21-2010, 09:56 AM	#13
ERA Drives: '10 Zephyr Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: any way the wind blows Posts: 188	hm, not that bad looking.. __________________

10-21-2010, 01:41 PM	#17
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	You change wheels more than I change underwear __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-20-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	*Examples.*

10-20-2010, 01:00 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Those are pretty wild. I don't think I've ever seen asymmetrical wheels, other than the teddy bear ones.

10-20-2010, 01:06 PM	#4
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	These were OEM on some 85-86 CRX's. They are commonly referred to as "CRX Phone Dials" or "CRX Buttons." Pretty rare to find a set, just happened to be on Craigslist and the guy delivered them to me. (he was over 2 hours away) They are definitely a weird pattern. It had to grow on me a little, but they're unique and will look good all shined up!

10-20-2010, 05:41 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Pretty cool actually. Yup, need centre caps to look right.

10-20-2010, 07:12 PM	#7
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	First time I ever noticed a set like that. Unique

10-21-2010, 09:13 AM	#12
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Wheel and hub spacers.

10-21-2010, 04:32 PM	#18
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	mr fusion anyone??? that brings me back...anyone tried some sawblades? old school corvette or even some prelude SI wheels?

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