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ozmdd · 12-09-2008, 09:43 PM

I think the spring spacers are a great idea, but I've already swapped the stockers back on. I think the tire/wheel combo is really the issue, and its only a hair too much, but I'm a stickler for function over form. I'm gonna put my money into a TRD sway bar and go for adjustable shocks somewhere down the road. Interestingly, I had NO problems with the spacing on the rears, in fact they were ideal, even with a bass amp back there. Maybe the fronts were just a bit too soft. More research required...

SilkySmooth - the 215's are not big tires, as you suggest. Maybe an inch wider than stock. And 15's are stock rims, although the rims size is TOTALLY irrelevant to the discussion, as the tire profile determines the overall diameter. Mine are actually about 1/8" SHORTER than stock.

ozmdd · 12-09-2008, 09:43 PM

If anyone wants some slightly-used TRD lowering springs, I'll take $100!

MUSKOKA800 · 12-10-2008, 07:39 AM

I'm sure the bumpstops are not his issue. He sayes it rubs at speeds from 20 mph and up. The bumpstops only come into play when the suspension is fully compressed as in BIG BUMP at HIGH SPEED.
The issue is surely too much rubber too close to the fender. Narrower tires, more wheel offset, and more negative camber (which would decrease tire life) are a few solutions.
Sound like the tire-wheel combo is just not correct for the Yaris.

sidewinder · 12-11-2008, 09:18 PM

Your tires are too wide, I had 215 width on mine and had the same problem, change to 205 width and this should go away.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-12-2008, 10:17 AM

FYI: i asked our installer here and he says he has NEVER cut the bumpstops on any trd spring install.....

marcus · 12-12-2008, 10:49 AM

its the 215 thats doin it. suppoe to be stick with 205

12-10-2008, 07:39 AM	#21
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I'm sure the bumpstops are not his issue. He sayes it rubs at speeds from 20 mph and up. The bumpstops only come into play when the suspension is fully compressed as in BIG BUMP at HIGH SPEED. The issue is surely too much rubber too close to the fender. Narrower tires, more wheel offset, and more negative camber (which would decrease tire life) are a few solutions. Sound like the tire-wheel combo is just not correct for the Yaris. __________________ 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.

12-11-2008, 09:18 PM	#22
sidewinder "Gettin Jiggy wit it" View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris " S " Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: boston Posts: 46	trd springs Your tires are too wide, I had 215 width on mine and had the same problem, change to 205 width and this should go away.

12-12-2008, 10:17 AM	#23
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	FYI: i asked our installer here and he says he has NEVER cut the bumpstops on any trd spring install..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

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12-09-2008, 09:43 PM	#19
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	I think the spring spacers are a great idea, but I've already swapped the stockers back on. I think the tire/wheel combo is really the issue, and its only a hair too much, but I'm a stickler for function over form. I'm gonna put my money into a TRD sway bar and go for adjustable shocks somewhere down the road. Interestingly, I had NO problems with the spacing on the rears, in fact they were ideal, even with a bass amp back there. Maybe the fronts were just a bit too soft. More research required... SilkySmooth - the 215's are not big tires, as you suggest. Maybe an inch wider than stock. And 15's are stock rims, although the rims size is TOTALLY irrelevant to the discussion, as the tire profile determines the overall diameter. Mine are actually about 1/8" SHORTER than stock.

12-12-2008, 10:49 AM	#24
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	its the 215 thats doin it. suppoe to be stick with 205