Little Problem... BIG rip off!! - Toyota Yaris Forums

mtlycru06 · 12-05-2010, 03:53 AM

Is there a specific type of tire iron i need to use on my 07 yaris? they want to charge me $20 per bolt to change my tires!!!! WTF?? so yeah... what do i need to change the tires on my car??? SOMEONE HELP ME!!

nemelek · 12-05-2010, 06:00 AM

If it is a stock set up you should have what you need in the trunk. Otherwise you would be in big trouble if you had a flat.

CTScott · 12-05-2010, 07:42 AM

Are you sure that they are saying per bolt, or is it per rim and the $20 is the unmount/remount/balance fee?

Klink10 · 12-05-2010, 09:08 AM

What CT said. Are you buying tires? If so, that should be included.

DARK AGE 53 · 12-05-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mtlycru06

Is there a specific type of tire iron i need to use on my 07 yaris? they want to charge me $20 per bolt to change my tires!!!! WTF?? so yeah... what do i need to change the tires on my car??? SOMEONE HELP ME!!

you've lost me here, so you don't have a jack or tire iron....check under the drivers seat....... If your in the Lansing area let me know.

auxmike · 12-05-2010, 08:56 PM

Car comes with tire iron AND jack! Read your owners manual please!

the_boss · 12-21-2010, 09:02 AM

the jack is under the driver's seat and the rest of the needed junk is in the trunk in a little black bag next to the spare tire...ehh I guess it's there..well I hope it's there in mine!

cali yaris · 12-21-2010, 10:09 AM

I can't tell if the OP wants to rotate the wheels, or actually changes tires on wheels.

SpaceShot · 12-21-2010, 11:02 AM

If you bought the car used and the jack and iron are MIA, any 2-Ton trolley jack and a cross type tire iron with a 21mm socket (from a local auto parts store) will be sufficient for changing and rotating your wheels. (given that you have stock wheels and lugnuts)

Even though it is heavier than the scissors jack from Toyota, I prefer the stability of the trolley jack when changing wheels at home, and the cross type wrench allows me to put more torque on the lugs to get them off.

If you want to spend less, goto a salvage yard for a Toyota scissors jack and lug wrench from most any of the economy models. (Yaris, Corolla, Tercel, Scion XB and XA)

12-05-2010, 03:53 AM	#1
mtlycru06 I've made a post! Drives: Black '07 Yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	Little Problem... BIG rip off!! Is there a specific type of tire iron i need to use on my 07 yaris? they want to charge me $20 per bolt to change my tires!!!! WTF?? so yeah... what do i need to change the tires on my car??? SOMEONE HELP ME!!

12-05-2010, 06:00 AM	#2
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	If it is a stock set up you should have what you need in the trunk. Otherwise you would be in big trouble if you had a flat. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

12-05-2010, 07:42 AM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Are you sure that they are saying per bolt, or is it per rim and the $20 is the unmount/remount/balance fee? __________________

12-05-2010, 08:56 PM	#6
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Car comes with tire iron AND jack! Read your owners manual please! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

12-21-2010, 10:09 AM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I can't tell if the OP wants to rotate the wheels, or actually changes tires on wheels. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-05-2010, 09:08 AM	#4
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	What CT said. Are you buying tires? If so, that should be included.

12-21-2010, 09:02 AM	#7
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	the jack is under the driver's seat and the rest of the needed junk is in the trunk in a little black bag next to the spare tire...ehh I guess it's there..well I hope it's there in mine!

12-21-2010, 11:02 AM	#9
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	If you bought the car used and the jack and iron are MIA, any 2-Ton trolley jack and a cross type tire iron with a 21mm socket (from a local auto parts store) will be sufficient for changing and rotating your wheels. (given that you have stock wheels and lugnuts) Even though it is heavier than the scissors jack from Toyota, I prefer the stability of the trolley jack when changing wheels at home, and the cross type wrench allows me to put more torque on the lugs to get them off. If you want to spend less, goto a salvage yard for a Toyota scissors jack and lug wrench from most any of the economy models. (Yaris, Corolla, Tercel, Scion XB and XA)

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