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09-23-2012, 05:42 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5-speed Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Mass., USA
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Winter Tires and wheel for my 2012 Yaris SE
I'd like to keep the factory aluminum wheels and tires (195/50-16) together and in good condition through our tough winters up here in New England. Thus, I'd like to purchase a complete replacement set of winter tires and steelie wheels in a minus one (185/60-15) size.
Tire Rack claims it does not have a steel wheel for the Yaris (though this would be a stock rim) and wants to sell me an aluminum wheel in their preferred winter tire package. Further, I know I need TPMS sensors, but it appears they are not included in the price quote... Questions: 1. What do you guys recommend in winter tires/wheels? 2. Source for stock steel wheels? 3. What should a reasonable price be for the TPMS sensors for 4 wheels? Thanks in advance for any help ytou can give me. Doug Ruby Massachusetts |
09-23-2012, 11:25 PM | #2 |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Michigan
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I went way off the deep end for my winter setup: 175/70R14 X-Ice 2's. The rims were courtesy of a local junk yard that had a set of 4 Protege steelies, which I then sent out for sandblasting and powdercoating. I skipped the TPMS valves and just went with old fashioned valve stems, and did the TPMS bypass switch mod to kill the nag light.
That said, I love the setup: if I can see the color of pavement/asphalt under the snow/slush, I have traction. The cost of refinishing the rims was a little under the cost of 15" OEM steelies, but I really like the results. If you're looking for used stock steelies, start with car-part.com. If you want new OEM, start with villagetoyota.com, sparkstoyota.com, or toyotapartszone.com. |
09-23-2012, 11:28 PM | #3 |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Michigan
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Just did a quick search on car-part.com for Yaris steelies near zip 01001 and found a truckload of "new" ones in New Haven. Looks like a good price too: $75 a pop!
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09-23-2012, 11:52 PM | #4 |
der Zeck
Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
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yeah, you can get brand new scion 15" wheels from the dealer for $200 for the set of 4. That is what we did for my wife's '08
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