I've decided to go with 16 inch rims.... - Toyota Yaris Forums

thomasward00 · 05-11-2007, 02:05 AM

After much thought, i'm gonna go with 16x7 instead of 17x7's I met a guy with a yaris sedan like mine and he had 17's on his, it looked great but he told me that If i commute and for daily driving that 16's would be better. Does anyone have pictures of a yaris sedan with 16's on it?

turboyaris · 05-11-2007, 03:10 AM

no sorry but for what it is worth here is a picture of a sedan on 17s

thomasward00 · 05-11-2007, 04:05 AM

Which wheel is better for a daily driver, I will not be racing nor lowering my car.

http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=476

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...-100&tc=ENKJ10

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...-100&tc=MBMSEV

Remember that I do not drive my yaris aggresively or racing, I want these for looks and a little extra stability on the Interstate.

Doc Zaius · 05-11-2007, 06:36 AM

Good choice! I'll be going to 16"s when I buy my rims. Lots of hatch users around here with 16" wheels... but not too many sedan users I don't think.

Good luck!

grampi · 05-11-2007, 08:35 AM

Just from spending a few hours surfing the net I've found there's a better selection of not-so-ultra high performance tires available in 16" than 17". That's the main reason I decided to go with 16" when I get mine. I couldn't find any 205/45/17 tire with higher than a 40K mile treadwear rating, whereas there are several 205/50/16 tires available with a 60K rating. Like you, I also don't care about ultra high performance tires. In fact I want to stay away from them because they just don't last very long. I want something that's going to last for at least 60K. I don't know why all tire manufacturers think that low profile tires MUST be made of the ultra solft, ultra high-wearing, high speed rated compounds and designs. Not everyone buying low profile tires wants them for racing, or even aggressive driving. In fact, I would bet money that if a poll was taken, most people would say they buy them solely for the looks and they would rather have low profile tires that would last 70K-80K miles, rather than having performance tires that wear out in just 20K miles.

Sorry for the long rant, but I think you've made a wise choice.

Imagine · 05-11-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasward00

Which wheel is better for a daily driver, I will not be racing nor lowering my car.

http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=476

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...-100&tc=ENKJ10

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...-100&tc=MBMSEV

Remember that I do not drive my yaris aggresively or racing, I want these for looks and a little extra stability on the Interstate.

Out of those I like the Konig from the first link the best. You'll be happy with 16s.

Doc Zaius · 05-11-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampi

.... I don't know why all tire manufacturers think that low profile tires MUST be made of the ultra solft, ultra high-wearing, high speed rated compounds and designs. Not everyone buying low profile tires wants them for racing, or even aggressive driving. In fact, I would bet money that if a poll was taken, most people would say they buy them solely for the looks and they would rather have low profile tires that would last 70K-80K miles, rather than having performance tires that wear out in just 20K miles.

I agree!

CASTREX · 05-11-2007, 11:55 AM

Konigs!

Our sponsor, C2Auto can give you a good deal for those wheels.

thomasward00 · 05-11-2007, 09:13 PM

How do I get in touch with them?

Who do I ask for?

ceres · 05-11-2007, 09:38 PM

Check this thread:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4833

Try PMing the guy. He told me he could get me a quote on any Konigs I was interested in whether or not it was on their website. The main deal is for the heliums and whats in the thread I gave you the link for, though. Make sure to let him know color & size you want if there are multiple options.

05-11-2007, 02:05 AM	#1
thomasward00 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 100	I've decided to go with 16 inch rims.... After much thought, i'm gonna go with 16x7 instead of 17x7's I met a guy with a yaris sedan like mine and he had 17's on his, it looked great but he told me that If i commute and for daily driving that 16's would be better. Does anyone have pictures of a yaris sedan with 16's on it?

05-11-2007, 06:36 AM	#4
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Good choice! I'll be going to 16"s when I buy my rims. Lots of hatch users around here with 16" wheels... but not too many sedan users I don't think. Good luck! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

05-11-2007, 09:38 PM	#10
ceres Club Baby Seals Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 206	Check this thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4833 Try PMing the guy. He told me he could get me a quote on any Konigs I was interested in whether or not it was on their website. The main deal is for the heliums and whats in the thread I gave you the link for, though. Make sure to let him know color & size you want if there are multiple options. __________________

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05-11-2007, 03:10 AM	#2
turboyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 459	no sorry but for what it is worth here is a picture of a sedan on 17s

05-11-2007, 04:05 AM	#3
thomasward00 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 100	Which wheel is better for a daily driver, I will not be racing nor lowering my car. http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=476 http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...-100&tc=ENKJ10 http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...-100&tc=MBMSEV Remember that I do not drive my yaris aggresively or racing, I want these for looks and a little extra stability on the Interstate.

05-11-2007, 08:35 AM	#5
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Just from spending a few hours surfing the net I've found there's a better selection of not-so-ultra high performance tires available in 16" than 17". That's the main reason I decided to go with 16" when I get mine. I couldn't find any 205/45/17 tire with higher than a 40K mile treadwear rating, whereas there are several 205/50/16 tires available with a 60K rating. Like you, I also don't care about ultra high performance tires. In fact I want to stay away from them because they just don't last very long. I want something that's going to last for at least 60K. I don't know why all tire manufacturers think that low profile tires MUST be made of the ultra solft, ultra high-wearing, high speed rated compounds and designs. Not everyone buying low profile tires wants them for racing, or even aggressive driving. In fact, I would bet money that if a poll was taken, most people would say they buy them solely for the looks and they would rather have low profile tires that would last 70K-80K miles, rather than having performance tires that wear out in just 20K miles. Sorry for the long rant, but I think you've made a wise choice.

05-11-2007, 11:55 AM	#8
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Konigs! Our sponsor, C2Auto can give you a good deal for those wheels.

05-11-2007, 09:13 PM	#9
thomasward00 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 100	How do I get in touch with them? Who do I ask for?