"Fast Eddy" gets snow shoes! - Toyota Yaris Forums

CrankyOldMan · 02-02-2012, 06:22 PM

So after a 2 week endeavor, I now have snow tires for my little Eddy (edamame)!

I found a set of four matching 1994 Mazda Protege rims at a local salvage yard on the cheap, and had them media blasted and powdercoated for less than the cost of new OEM rims. I didn't want to pay a premium price for dual-bolt patterns with over sized bores. The bolt pattern/bore matches 100% (4x100 bolt, 54.1mm bore) and they're 14x5.5 to boot (no pun intended).

The shoes themselves are 175/70R14 Michelin X-Ice2's. After dropping off the old tires, there was very little loss in acceleration and shift point. I think they're a little low on pressure, but it could just be the way the taller sidewalls sit.

All I need now is some snow/ice to drive in and I'll give them a performance review.

Pics. Nothing spectacular, just my bean with black steelies and snow tires.

fnkngrv · 02-02-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

*Pics this weekend?

The wait is unacceptable

CrankyOldMan · 02-02-2012, 06:45 PM

Sorry, I've misplaced my digital camera. Gonna have to find batteries for one of the kids' old ones, or ask the wife to borrow her DSLR.

fnkngrv · 02-02-2012, 07:09 PM

run to a pharmacy and pick up a disposable! The fate if the world depends on it! Or perhaps do you have a sonic screwdriver like Dr. Who?

fnkngrv · 02-02-2012, 07:09 PM

I really need to have my 17s blasted and powder-coated for the summer season.

CrankyOldMan · 02-03-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

I really need to have my 17s blasted and powder-coated for the summer season.

It's not cheap, but it's less expensive than new rims. Very much worth the cost, imho.

CrankyOldMan · 02-11-2012, 10:22 PM

Well, it took almost a week, but the TPWS butt light (_!_) finally came on. Good thing I already did the bypass switch!

CrankyOldMan · 02-24-2012, 02:23 PM

Yay, finally got some real snow today! I'm happy to say that the egg handles like a champ in snow/slush/ice with these tires. If I could see even a hint of pavement under the snow/slush, I had traction in all but 1st gear, and even then it only slipped after 50% throttle. Well worth the investment!

TOLMACH · 02-24-2012, 03:23 PM

Real snow tires are always a good investment.. Michelins are nice because they are soft which is good for Yaris (car with front driving wheels) .. not firm like some crazy Bridgestones

TOLMACH · 02-24-2012, 03:25 PM

by the way, we seem to have identical cars.. (mine though has a subwoofer from the RS model)

http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/125293597/

02-02-2012, 06:22 PM	#1
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	"Fast Eddy" gets snow shoes! So after a 2 week endeavor, I now have snow tires for my little Eddy (edamame)! I found a set of four matching 1994 Mazda Protege rims at a local salvage yard on the cheap, and had them media blasted and powdercoated for less than the cost of new OEM rims. I didn't want to pay a premium price for dual-bolt patterns with over sized bores. The bolt pattern/bore matches 100% (4x100 bolt, 54.1mm bore) and they're 14x5.5 to boot (no pun intended). The shoes themselves are 175/70R14 Michelin X-Ice2's. After dropping off the old tires, there was very little loss in acceleration and shift point. I think they're a little low on pressure, but it could just be the way the taller sidewalls sit. All I need now is some snow/ice to drive in and I'll give them a performance review. Pics. Nothing spectacular, just my bean with black steelies and snow tires. Last edited by CrankyOldMan; 02-09-2012 at 07:23 PM.

02-02-2012, 07:09 PM	#4
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	run to a pharmacy and pick up a disposable! The fate if the world depends on it! Or perhaps do you have a sonic screwdriver like Dr. Who? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

02-02-2012, 07:09 PM	#5
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I really need to have my 17s blasted and powder-coated for the summer season. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Sorry, I've misplaced my digital camera. Gonna have to find batteries for one of the kids' old ones, or ask the wife to borrow her DSLR.

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CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Well, it took almost a week, but the TPWS butt light (_!_) finally came on. Good thing I already did the bypass switch!

02-24-2012, 02:23 PM	#8
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Yay, finally got some real snow today! I'm happy to say that the egg handles like a champ in snow/slush/ice with these tires. If I could see even a hint of pavement under the snow/slush, I had traction in all but 1st gear, and even then it only slipped after 50% throttle. Well worth the investment!

02-24-2012, 03:23 PM	#9
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	Real snow tires are always a good investment.. Michelins are nice because they are soft which is good for Yaris (car with front driving wheels) .. not firm like some crazy Bridgestones

02-24-2012, 03:25 PM	#10
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	by the way, we seem to have identical cars.. (mine though has a subwoofer from the RS model) http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/125293597/