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devinlamothe · 03-16-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Tenzo DC-6 vs Konig Helium - biggest difference - #of spokes

True that. Didn't realize since I haven't had mine on since last November... it's been too long!

thebarber · 03-16-2009, 06:51 PM

counting > devinlamothe

lol

my dad is bringing up the summer rubber from niagara falls tomorrow, woot

Adriaan · 03-16-2009, 07:21 PM

Put mine on today, so much lighter than the winter. just have to top off the tires with nitrogen at work.

WeeYari · 03-16-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriaan

Put mine on today, so much lighter than the winter. just have to top off the tires with nitrogen at work.

You still running the Miata wheels? Didn't realize they were that light. My summer setup is heavier than winter setup.

thebarber · 03-16-2009, 07:57 PM

the miata 14's are 12.7lbs....oem 14's are 14lbs....not a HUGE difference....but enough!

MUSKOKA800 · 03-17-2009, 11:50 AM

I'll keep my winter boots on for a few more weeks. I may be driving to Regina in mid April and might benefit from them in case of a freak storm. Beside, I don't mind wearing them out. I need to upsize to a taller profile for next winter and save my front spoiler some grief.

Oh, and the Goodyear LS stockers are horrendeous in the snow. All-Seasons WHERE?

Adriaan · 03-17-2009, 11:16 PM

still got the miata rims, until a good deal on volk ce28n or te37 comes along. Also gonna see if in need an alignment on the car, from the engine swap.

TinyGiant · 03-17-2009, 11:43 PM

put mine on today:)

taka · 03-20-2009, 09:53 PM

Change my back to summer today. Had to take a baseball bat to beat the rear wheels off due to rust. These are new steel rim installed last year in Oct. Anybody else have problem with the Toyota rim fit so tight onto the axle?

mojoyaris · 03-21-2009, 02:02 AM

got the old Azenis on. Hope it doesn't snow again.

alhope34 · 03-21-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Beautiful spring like day, went out and ran the Forks of the Credit. YeeHaw!!!! Man it feels good to be off the steelies/snows!

I put my summers back on last Monday and ran the Forks again. I hit that new really wavy part in the road at a good 115km/h and my friend got airborne off the seat, LOL. Usually when I finish the Forks road I turn around once I get to Hurontario and head back through to Mississauga rd. On the way back on the westbound lane pretty close to Hurontario (maybe 100-150ft west) I left a good 40-50 ft of rubber. Felt nice to actually be able to have some wheel spin again without the threat of completely losing all my tread. I didn't double back to check my marks, just saw them in the rear view. Nice cloud of blue smoke, marks looked really thick, too. That road is so fun.

thebarber · 03-21-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by taka

Change my back to summer today. Had to take a baseball bat to beat the rear wheels off due to rust. These are new steel rim installed last year in Oct. Anybody else have problem with the Toyota rim fit so tight onto the axle?

i had that last spring too....a tight fit is good....i sprayed some penetrating lube onto the hubs an hour before removing them....

i had a friend who would loosen the lugs a bit and then go for a drive while turning hard to loosen the wheels....

i like my way better, lol

Crandall · 03-22-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Tenzo. Close to what Crandall runs, except his are DC-5, mine are DC-6.

Tires are Kumho 195/55/16 and springs are stock.

I also run slightly larger tires

alhope34 · 03-22-2009, 01:13 AM

The way the Toyota mechs taught me to get stuck steelies off the hub is so take all the lugs fully out, then turn your back to the car and give the tire (not the rim) a hard back kick with the bottom of your foot. Sometimes have to kick it twice, but it works very well. When you put the rims back on, apply a very small bead of anti-sieze around the hub.

uncleyaris · 03-22-2009, 12:57 PM

White grease works well too! GOnna change my rim's neek week but wanna get new spacers, any sugestions on a good place to get new them?

thebarber · 03-22-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alhope34

The way the Toyota mechs taught me to get stuck steelies off the hub is so take all the lugs fully out, then turn your back to the car and give the tire (not the rim) a hard back kick with the bottom of your foot. Sometimes have to kick it twice, but it works very well. When you put the rims back on, apply a very small bead of anti-sieze around the hub.

i huffed on mine like that real good the other spring...wouldnt work...hence the penetrating lube...

MUSKOKA800 · 03-29-2009, 07:47 PM

Looks like I'll be flying to Regina so driving through storms there will not be an issue. I was tempted to put on the alloys on Wed. past but with snow in the forecast for next weekend I'll wait. Snow going with the Goodyear LS three-seasons is NOT an option.

mojoyaris · 03-30-2009, 02:44 AM

Tried out the Lenso VPD's, with 215 50 13 V710's.

03-16-2009, 06:51 PM	#20
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	counting > devinlamothe lol my dad is bringing up the summer rubber from niagara falls tomorrow, woot __________________

03-16-2009, 07:57 PM	#23
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	the miata 14's are 12.7lbs....oem 14's are 14lbs....not a HUGE difference....but enough! __________________

03-17-2009, 11:50 AM	#24
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I'll keep my winter boots on for a few more weeks. I may be driving to Regina in mid April and might benefit from them in case of a freak storm. Beside, I don't mind wearing them out. I need to upsize to a taller profile for next winter and save my front spoiler some grief. Oh, and the Goodyear LS stockers are horrendeous in the snow. All-Seasons WHERE? __________________ 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.

03-17-2009, 11:43 PM	#26
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	put mine on today:) __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

03-21-2009, 02:02 AM	#28
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	got the old Azenis on. Hope it doesn't snow again. __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

03-16-2009, 07:21 PM	#21
Adriaan In between cities Drives: 2006 yaris ce Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 307	Put mine on today, so much lighter than the winter. just have to top off the tires with nitrogen at work.

03-17-2009, 11:16 PM	#25
Adriaan In between cities Drives: 2006 yaris ce Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 307	still got the miata rims, until a good deal on volk ce28n or te37 comes along. Also gonna see if in need an alignment on the car, from the engine swap.

03-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#27
taka Drives: 2008 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vaughan, Ontario Posts: 10	Change my back to summer today. Had to take a baseball bat to beat the rear wheels off due to rust. These are new steel rim installed last year in Oct. Anybody else have problem with the Toyota rim fit so tight onto the axle?

03-22-2009, 01:13 AM	#32
alhope34 Spool'd View User's Garage Drives: 07 yaris, 16 gen coupe rspec Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 161	The way the Toyota mechs taught me to get stuck steelies off the hub is so take all the lugs fully out, then turn your back to the car and give the tire (not the rim) a hard back kick with the bottom of your foot. Sometimes have to kick it twice, but it works very well. When you put the rims back on, apply a very small bead of anti-sieze around the hub.

03-22-2009, 12:57 PM	#33
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	White grease works well too! GOnna change my rim's neek week but wanna get new spacers, any sugestions on a good place to get new them?

03-29-2009, 07:47 PM	#35
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Looks like I'll be flying to Regina so driving through storms there will not be an issue. I was tempted to put on the alloys on Wed. past but with snow in the forecast for next weekend I'll wait. Snow going with the Goodyear LS three-seasons is NOT an option. __________________ 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.

03-30-2009, 02:44 AM	#36
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	Tried out the Lenso VPD's, with 215 50 13 V710's. __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

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