which mini wheels should i go with? - Toyota Yaris Forums

dinamix · 01-29-2010, 08:10 AM

saw a few for sale at my local classifieds
which would do you think would look great on my yaris?
im lowered on megans 1.5"

the R81's

or

Slites

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 01-29-2010, 08:47 AM

size of both and possible weight? i like the 1st one if its a 15/16....

*kimona* · 01-29-2010, 09:16 AM

I've always thought the second one looked great on the Vitz! Fitment is good for our cars, but it is a rather heavy 17" wheel.

MUSKOKA800 · 01-29-2010, 09:34 AM

Slites looks better IMO but personally I'd pay for neither.

arunto · 01-29-2010, 09:38 AM

The Slites!! I picked up a set for $50 off craigslist. They fit look and fit good!

ozmdd · 01-29-2010, 09:58 AM

I agree that the 17's look great, especially on our cars, but the "holes" are significantly lighter, and you'll appreciate that in both acceleration and MPG.
Of course, this is coming from a guy who runs 17x7's w/ 215/40/17's, which are definitely NOT light.
My track wheels are about 10 pounds lighter, and the difference is amazing.

DerFlosser · 01-29-2010, 10:21 AM

Just bought a set of R81's. they weigh 12lbs. Custom machined polycarbonate rings for another $100 and you can use stock tires.

CTScott · 01-29-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerFlosser

Just bought a set of R81's. they weigh 12lbs. Custom machined polycarbonate rings for another $100 and you can use stock tires.

Good point on the rings - The mini wheels hub is larger than ours and the lug holes are huge in comparison to ours, so you really need to use hubcentric rings or special lugcentric lug nuts with them.

That's cool that you had some rings machined - When I bought my 5 spoke mine wheels I looked everywhere for hubcentric rings, but couldn't find any of the correct size. I ended up using lugcentric lug nuts that I found at Jegs:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Detroit+Wheels...395-5/10002/-1

contraband831 · 01-29-2010, 12:47 PM

I like the R8-1

coheed · 01-29-2010, 02:40 PM

Honestly I think the R81's would look better on the car. And tires for 15's, even if they're low-pro's, are gonna be cheaper then tires for the 17's.

dean_park · 02-11-2010, 08:27 PM

I vote R81's also. I almost picked up a set (local guy in MO is selling some on CL), but I went with Rota slips instead... but for the weight, you can't go wrong. 12lb is light for an OEM wheel. I really hadn't thought about the hub ring tho...

View Poll Results: Which rims looks better?
R81 7 holes (lighter smaller)	17	73.91%
r85 slites (heavier bigger)	6	26.09%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

01-29-2010, 08:10 AM	#1
dinamix Drives: magntic grey Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 65	which mini wheels should i go with? saw a few for sale at my local classifieds which would do you think would look great on my yaris? im lowered on megans 1.5" the R81's or Slites

01-29-2010, 08:47 AM	#2
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	size of both and possible weight? i like the 1st one if its a 15/16.... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

01-29-2010, 09:34 AM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Slites looks better IMO but personally I'd pay for neither. __________________ 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.

01-29-2010, 12:47 PM	#9
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	I like the R8-1 __________________

01-29-2010, 09:16 AM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I've always thought the second one looked great on the Vitz! Fitment is good for our cars, but it is a rather heavy 17" wheel.

01-29-2010, 09:38 AM	#5
arunto Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 89	The Slites!! I picked up a set for $50 off craigslist. They fit look and fit good!

01-29-2010, 09:58 AM	#6
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	I agree that the 17's look great, especially on our cars, but the "holes" are significantly lighter, and you'll appreciate that in both acceleration and MPG. Of course, this is coming from a guy who runs 17x7's w/ 215/40/17's, which are definitely NOT light. My track wheels are about 10 pounds lighter, and the difference is amazing.

01-29-2010, 10:21 AM	#7
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	Just bought a set of R81's. they weigh 12lbs. Custom machined polycarbonate rings for another $100 and you can use stock tires.

01-29-2010, 02:40 PM	#10
coheed Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 785	Honestly I think the R81's would look better on the car. And tires for 15's, even if they're low-pro's, are gonna be cheaper then tires for the 17's.

02-11-2010, 08:27 PM	#11
dean_park Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 191	I vote R81's also. I almost picked up a set (local guy in MO is selling some on CL), but I went with Rota slips instead... but for the weight, you can't go wrong. 12lb is light for an OEM wheel. I really hadn't thought about the hub ring tho...

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