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GD-RS · 04-12-2006, 03:33 PM

Well see, that my thing too! I know this car isn't exactly built for speed so I'm not going to spend too much time or $ trying to tune it, but at the same time, I do want to get the most out of it.

According to most posts on this topic smaller and lighter is better, so I've been looking at 15" Konig Heliums which weigh like 10lbs. However, compared to the 17" Motegi DP12's (21lbs!!) they look like they belong on a dinky car.

I have no idea what to do...

birdy · 04-12-2006, 03:51 PM

you can always get your fenders rolled to fit an 18x8.5 rolling them usually give you a good hafl inch extra.

birdy · 04-12-2006, 05:40 PM

actually does anybody have a straight on pic of the optional trd rims? I want to see what somethign looks like.

Ron · 04-13-2006, 01:49 AM

this is what i'll be using: http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...ZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

why? · 04-13-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GD-RS

Well see, that my thing too! I know this car isn't exactly built for speed so I'm not going to spend too much time or $ trying to tune it, but at the same time, I do want to get the most out of it.

According to most posts on this topic smaller and lighter is better, so I've been looking at 15" Konig Heliums which weigh like 10lbs. However, compared to the 17" Motegi DP12's (21lbs!!) they look like they belong on a dinky car.

I have no idea what to do...

There are plenty of relatively lightweight 17's out there as well.

All BBS wheels are relatively light, as are OZ wheels. You just have to look around.

Thirty-Nine · 04-13-2006, 10:27 AM

Personally, I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 17 on my Yaris. I had 18s on my xB, and the handling and acceleration wasn't as good as the 16s I replaced them with. Plus, the 16s offer less rotational mass and unsprung weight. With only 106 hp, I think an 18 — even a lightweight 18 — is too much for the 1NZ-FE. This is of course all perofrmance-based opinion, not looks.

LAHAL · 04-13-2006, 02:27 PM

so question. i don't know much about wheels, actually i know nothing. i know what spacers r, but does this really help with not having the wheel rub? just a question, and does anyone have a pic of what rolling a fender means?

Thanks

why? · 04-13-2006, 02:47 PM

Spacers will help the inside of the wheel not rub in corners. Basically they will increase the positive offset of the wheels.

why? · 04-24-2006, 10:54 AM

Does anybody know if +35 offset wheels would be okay for the Yaris. More specifically, 14x5 +35 wheels.

Master · 04-24-2006, 11:23 AM

it'll probably fit...you might need a spacer for the front because it might rub the caliper, but test fit it.

the back is more than fine...you'll actually probably need to get a 10mm spacer to fillin the wheel well

why such small wheels?

why? · 04-24-2006, 03:46 PM

Weight.

The +45 wheels weigh about 1/4 lb more for each wheel.

The 15x5.5's weigh almost 1 lb more.

I'm not going to race the car, and I believe I can find a set of tires that will handle well enough for me.

Oh, plus there is nothing wrong with 4 wheel drifts.

SmellyTofu · 04-24-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

Spacers will help the inside of the wheel not rub in corners. Basically they will increase the positive offset of the wheels.

You mean decrease positive offset.

Blenjar · 04-24-2006, 06:49 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...pecial=Pricing
whats the weight on those? i looked all over but hte right places.

and what do you think of these
http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...pecial=Pricing
-- Blen

EDIT: and what are also good tires? brandwise. And also these wheels.
http://ww2.vividracing.com/catalog/p...8ab9365e578fb3
http://ww2.vividracing.com/catalog/p...8ab9365e578fb3
And also i hope they bring some Halo Rings for the heatlights and few cool taillights. no doubt bout that, the tailights isnt sexy.

Blenjar · 04-24-2006, 09:08 PM

What's the difference between 18x7 and 18x7.5
Is it a big differences?

1: I'm new to this so I can it plain and simple, which size will not reduce the performance out of the Yaris HB?

2: And if there is a way to put the biggest rims on and doing something to fix the issue about the wheels touching what in the where of the car, what will it be and cost? is it worth it tho?

Thanks in advance.

-- Blen

Master · 04-24-2006, 11:38 PM

you can fit 18x7.5 with a 45 offset running a 215 40 18 wheel.

you might have to cut or roll the fender as well as heat gun the front plastic molding where it'll probably hit when you turn the wheel to the max.

in all it should not cost you more than 100 bucks to do all of that. the fender rolling should be around 50 bucks and you can just buy a heat gun, use it, and return it :)

Master · 04-24-2006, 11:38 PM

oh and you guys care too much about wheel weight, but that's just me.

you have no idea how silly 14 or 15 inch aftermarket wheels are gonna look :)

Idjiit · 04-24-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master

oh and you guys care too much about wheel weight, but that's just me.

you have no idea how silly 14 or 15 inch aftermarket wheels are gonna look :)

You have no idea how silly you look to all of us.

Blenjar · 04-25-2006, 12:11 AM

so for the wheels i can fit 18x7.5 with 4x100 should be what I'm looking for? well then again the wheels gets heavier..16,17 looks more right...
Anyone knows the lbs on the O.Z. Record?

04-24-2006, 10:54 AM	#63
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Does anybody know if +35 offset wheels would be okay for the Yaris. More specifically, 14x5 +35 wheels. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-24-2006, 03:46 PM	#65
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Weight. The +45 wheels weigh about 1/4 lb more for each wheel. The 15x5.5's weigh almost 1 lb more. I'm not going to race the car, and I believe I can find a set of tires that will handle well enough for me. Oh, plus there is nothing wrong with 4 wheel drifts. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-24-2006, 06:49 PM	#67
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...pecial=Pricing whats the weight on those? i looked all over but hte right places. and what do you think of these http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...pecial=Pricing -- Blen EDIT: and what are also good tires? brandwise. And also these wheels. http://ww2.vividracing.com/catalog/p...8ab9365e578fb3 http://ww2.vividracing.com/catalog/p...8ab9365e578fb3 And also i hope they bring some Halo Rings for the heatlights and few cool taillights. no doubt bout that, the tailights isnt sexy. Last edited by Blenjar; 04-24-2006 at 07:26 PM.

04-12-2006, 03:33 PM	#55
GD-RS Drives: Black Golf...for now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 27	Well see, that my thing too! I know this car isn't exactly built for speed so I'm not going to spend too much time or $ trying to tune it, but at the same time, I do want to get the most out of it. According to most posts on this topic smaller and lighter is better, so I've been looking at 15" Konig Heliums which weigh like 10lbs. However, compared to the 17" Motegi DP12's (21lbs!!) they look like they belong on a dinky car. I have no idea what to do...

04-12-2006, 03:51 PM	#56
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	you can always get your fenders rolled to fit an 18x8.5 rolling them usually give you a good hafl inch extra.

04-12-2006, 05:40 PM	#57
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	actually does anybody have a straight on pic of the optional trd rims? I want to see what somethign looks like.

04-13-2006, 01:49 AM	#58
Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	this is what i'll be using: http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...ZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

04-13-2006, 10:27 AM	#60
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	Personally, I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 17 on my Yaris. I had 18s on my xB, and the handling and acceleration wasn't as good as the 16s I replaced them with. Plus, the 16s offer less rotational mass and unsprung weight. With only 106 hp, I think an 18 — even a lightweight 18 — is too much for the 1NZ-FE. This is of course all perofrmance-based opinion, not looks.

04-13-2006, 02:27 PM	#61
LAHAL Drives: 07 Yaris RS B package Manuel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 73	so question. i don't know much about wheels, actually i know nothing. i know what spacers r, but does this really help with not having the wheel rub? just a question, and does anyone have a pic of what rolling a fender means? Thanks

04-13-2006, 02:47 PM	#62
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Spacers will help the inside of the wheel not rub in corners. Basically they will increase the positive offset of the wheels.

04-24-2006, 11:23 AM	#64
Master Hella Smart Drives: Lexus IS300 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SF/SJ Posts: 81	it'll probably fit...you might need a spacer for the front because it might rub the caliper, but test fit it. the back is more than fine...you'll actually probably need to get a 10mm spacer to fillin the wheel well why such small wheels?

04-24-2006, 09:08 PM	#68
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	What's the difference between 18x7 and 18x7.5 Is it a big differences? 1: I'm new to this so I can it plain and simple, which size will not reduce the performance out of the Yaris HB? 2: And if there is a way to put the biggest rims on and doing something to fix the issue about the wheels touching what in the where of the car, what will it be and cost? is it worth it tho? Thanks in advance. -- Blen

04-24-2006, 11:38 PM	#69
Master Hella Smart Drives: Lexus IS300 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SF/SJ Posts: 81	you can fit 18x7.5 with a 45 offset running a 215 40 18 wheel. you might have to cut or roll the fender as well as heat gun the front plastic molding where it'll probably hit when you turn the wheel to the max. in all it should not cost you more than 100 bucks to do all of that. the fender rolling should be around 50 bucks and you can just buy a heat gun, use it, and return it :)

04-25-2006, 12:11 AM	#72
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	so for the wheels i can fit 18x7.5 with 4x100 should be what I'm looking for? well then again the wheels gets heavier..16,17 looks more right... Anyone knows the lbs on the O.Z. Record?