Lets talk wheels - Toyota Yaris Forums

birdy · 01-19-2006, 05:12 AM

Sadly I think wheels and springs will be the first thing I do to my Yaris, I mean the car already has a peppy engine so I think some moderately wide rims and nice tires and a stiff suspension will do wonders for the car. What rims would everybody put on their Yaris? I am thinking something like 17x8 forged for lightweight and a 5 spoke to let more air in the cool the brakes. All these plans and I have to wait till april to set them free

Mess11 · 01-19-2006, 08:50 AM

I hear ya, I've been waiting anxiously too but we only gotta wait another 2-3 months. It'll be here before you know it :) Wonder when these will first show up in the showroom.

I think 17's would look great on the car, just hope they're not too heavy. If you got something like Volks LE37's those things would be ridiculously light and 5 spoke like you want.

birdy · 01-19-2006, 04:14 PM

i was thinking gram lights

yariman · 01-19-2006, 07:08 PM

I went with 5 spoke Eagles, 15x7 with Toyo Proxes T1-S 195/50 which give a smaller overall diameter which equals lower gearing which equals More Power!

UndefinedDesign · 01-21-2006, 04:53 PM

Four lug? I'll slap on my SVTf stockys if they fit.

birdy · 01-22-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by UndefinedDesign

Four lug? I'll slap on my SVTf stockys if they fit.

not hating but I think ford wheels on a toyota is tacky but if thats what you want then thats what you want.

echo_hrs · 01-23-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UndefinedDesign

Four lug? I'll slap on my SVTf stockys if they fit.

They won't fit, Toyota Yaris bolt pattern is 4 x 100, Ford Focus is 4 x 108...

Cheers

why? · 01-23-2006, 11:01 PM

I was looking at Volks as well since they are prolly the lightest.

But I also really liked these wheels from work. They are also supose to be on the light side.

Just not sure what size I'd go. I want smaller for weight, but I don't want it to look horrid.

pegcityrs · 02-27-2006, 06:14 PM

I just bolted on a set of 17 " light weight 5 spoke gunmetal grey with a polished lip Racing Heart STR with NEXON 205/45/17zr rubber. What a difference wheels and tires make alone.

jcove · 02-28-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pegcityrs

I just bolted on a set of 17 " light weight 5 spoke gunmetal grey with a polished lip Racing Heart STR with NEXON 205/45/17zr rubber. What a difference wheels and tires make alone.

That sounds sweet. Do you have any pictures?

AutoTech1 · 03-04-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by birdy

Sadly I think wheels and springs will be the first thing I do to my Yaris, I mean the car already has a peppy engine so I think some moderately wide rims and nice tires and a stiff suspension will do wonders for the car. What rims would everybody put on their Yaris? I am thinking something like 17x8 forged for lightweight and a 5 spoke to let more air in the cool the brakes. All these plans and I have to wait till april to set them free

Starting with wheels and supension isn't a bad thing. But I'd recommend you get tires too. Sounds like a great plan. And lighter wheels are always a plus.

LAHAL · 03-11-2006, 01:40 AM

Can some one confirm that the wheels on the yaris are 4/100, because i'm buying some 18 x 7.5, and they only come in 4/100, so i wanna make sure they fit. Thanks.

Adriaan · 03-11-2006, 05:56 PM

Today i tested my summer mags & Tires from my old car, i was suprised to see that they fit. The mags are 14" and are 14*6 and the tires was a 205/60/14. I had no problems of touching anywhere. With the wheel turned to it max the most narrow point is about 1 inch & 2/8. Just incase anyone wanted to try this size. it does fit no problems. But it does take away some engine power if you do a quick take off. But other wise i couldn't really tell the difference. I'll put them on at the end of march to see when i make my first long distance trip with the car and see what results i get.

yariman · 03-12-2006, 01:34 AM

Hey LAHAL , the pattern is 4x100.

sumik · 03-12-2006, 01:42 AM

If u want really lightweight go with either Volk or OZ, great rims but pricey :)
But with 106hp why r u guys wanna go with expensive and lightweight rims ? It's not like u have a mid-fast car. U'r gonna b on the bottom of racecars anyway.
Better save some money, and work on the engine, so at least it won't sound ridiculous when u brag u have $$$ rims, and then mention the 106hp :)

why? · 03-12-2006, 09:19 AM

The lighter the wheels the more power gets to the ground. The lighter the wheels the better gas mileage you get. I am sure you have heard that unsprung mass impacts car dynamics much more than sprung mass.

Weight is the enemy.

yariman · 03-12-2006, 01:24 PM

Excellent point!

birdy · 03-16-2006, 04:07 PM

I decided to get these.

clean rims

01-19-2006, 05:12 AM	#1
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	Lets talk wheels Sadly I think wheels and springs will be the first thing I do to my Yaris, I mean the car already has a peppy engine so I think some moderately wide rims and nice tires and a stiff suspension will do wonders for the car. What rims would everybody put on their Yaris? I am thinking something like 17x8 forged for lightweight and a 5 spoke to let more air in the cool the brakes. All these plans and I have to wait till april to set them free

01-19-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
yariman Speed Wrenchin' Drives: 2006 Yaris 3 door, Bayou Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta,B.C. Canada Posts: 96	I went with 5 spoke Eagles, 15x7 with Toyo Proxes T1-S 195/50 which give a smaller overall diameter which equals lower gearing which equals More Power! __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline

03-12-2006, 01:34 AM	#14
yariman Speed Wrenchin' Drives: 2006 Yaris 3 door, Bayou Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta,B.C. Canada Posts: 96	Hey LAHAL , the pattern is 4x100. __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline

03-12-2006, 01:42 AM	#15
sumik Drives: '06 Scion Xb Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada, Milton Posts: 39	If u want really lightweight go with either Volk or OZ, great rims but pricey :) But with 106hp why r u guys wanna go with expensive and lightweight rims ? It's not like u have a mid-fast car. U'r gonna b on the bottom of racecars anyway. Better save some money, and work on the engine, so at least it won't sound ridiculous when u brag u have $$$ rims, and then mention the 106hp :) __________________

03-12-2006, 01:24 PM	#17
yariman Speed Wrenchin' Drives: 2006 Yaris 3 door, Bayou Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta,B.C. Canada Posts: 96	Excellent point! __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline

01-19-2006, 08:50 AM	#2
Mess11 Drives: Civic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 15	I hear ya, I've been waiting anxiously too but we only gotta wait another 2-3 months. It'll be here before you know it :) Wonder when these will first show up in the showroom. I think 17's would look great on the car, just hope they're not too heavy. If you got something like Volks LE37's those things would be ridiculously light and 5 spoke like you want.

01-19-2006, 04:14 PM	#3
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	i was thinking gram lights

01-21-2006, 04:53 PM	#5
UndefinedDesign Drives: 2002 SVT Focus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 9	Four lug? I'll slap on my SVTf stockys if they fit.

01-23-2006, 11:01 PM	#8
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I was looking at Volks as well since they are prolly the lightest. But I also really liked these wheels from work. They are also supose to be on the light side. Just not sure what size I'd go. I want smaller for weight, but I don't want it to look horrid.

02-27-2006, 06:14 PM	#9
pegcityrs Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris RS (3 door) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 5	I just bolted on a set of 17 " light weight 5 spoke gunmetal grey with a polished lip Racing Heart STR with NEXON 205/45/17zr rubber. What a difference wheels and tires make alone.

03-11-2006, 01:40 AM	#12
LAHAL Drives: 07 Yaris RS B package Manuel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 73	Can some one confirm that the wheels on the yaris are 4/100, because i'm buying some 18 x 7.5, and they only come in 4/100, so i wanna make sure they fit. Thanks.

03-11-2006, 05:56 PM	#13
Adriaan In between cities Drives: 2006 yaris ce Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 307	Today i tested my summer mags & Tires from my old car, i was suprised to see that they fit. The mags are 14" and are 14*6 and the tires was a 205/60/14. I had no problems of touching anywhere. With the wheel turned to it max the most narrow point is about 1 inch & 2/8. Just incase anyone wanted to try this size. it does fit no problems. But it does take away some engine power if you do a quick take off. But other wise i couldn't really tell the difference. I'll put them on at the end of march to see when i make my first long distance trip with the car and see what results i get.

03-12-2006, 09:19 AM	#16
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	The lighter the wheels the more power gets to the ground. The lighter the wheels the better gas mileage you get. I am sure you have heard that unsprung mass impacts car dynamics much more than sprung mass. Weight is the enemy.

03-16-2006, 04:07 PM	#18
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	I decided to get these. clean rims