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caveatipse · 09-10-2007, 08:14 PM

I have a black sand pearl 3-door liftback. Right now, I can either get aluminum wheels (I have stock steels), or tint the windows, but not both. Which should I choose and why?

BailOut · 09-10-2007, 08:22 PM

Window tint, because it is one component to keeping the interior cooler, which means less a/c usage, which means fuel savings. It also offers you some privacy.

blueskana · 09-10-2007, 08:44 PM

Lighter rims will reduce rolling/accelaration resistance and also theoretically increasing mpg... plus they look sharp. Good luck.

Black Yaris · 09-10-2007, 09:00 PM

wheels, summer is about over and you will be able to get great deals on them right now.... also if you wait till the tinters slow time, fall/winter you will most likely get a better deal.... more bang for your buck

fenwayfanatic94 · 09-11-2007, 05:16 PM

get the rims. the tinted windows would just make the car hotter inside.

YarisTom73 · 09-11-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenwayfanatic94

get the rims. the tinted windows would just make the car hotter inside.

Hotter?? Less sun penetration = less radiant heat = cooler

contraband831 · 09-11-2007, 08:11 PM

tint, because if you get wheels, you will then need to lower your ride = more $$$$$$

black2yaris · 09-12-2007, 03:01 AM

Tint 1st
as yer gonna do it anyway & wheels later, WHY You Ask ??

as you can look over the wheels ya want all winter, while enjoyin' the tint that you gonna do anyway
but if you rush out and get the wheels now, You are sure to see another set that looks better as soon as you get the new set, then buyer remorse will set in & you'll go

" Damn I wish I'd waited !! "

black2yaris · 09-12-2007, 03:08 AM

Tint now !

wheels later!

You need time to pick out exactly which rims you really want & there's 100's to choose from .. choose in a hurry & bummed all winter
maybe someone will buy u a new set of rims for Xmas .. no one gives tint for Xmas

vacantj · 09-14-2007, 09:12 PM

I agree tint first then you can save money for some rims since you'll need tires also so more money and then if you lowered it...

Desperauto · 09-14-2007, 09:23 PM

Just picked up my 2008 3 dr. in black sand pearl, its getting tinted next week and also lowered 2", picked up a VSD concept HUD, will install that this weekend, also ordered some light changes for inside and looking at HID's but not sure they will work properly.
Rims will come later.

09-10-2007, 08:14 PM	#1
caveatipse Banned Drives: 2007 Black Yaris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 119	Need Advice I have a black sand pearl 3-door liftback. Right now, I can either get aluminum wheels (I have stock steels), or tint the windows, but not both. Which should I choose and why?

09-10-2007, 08:22 PM	#2
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	Window tint, because it is one component to keeping the interior cooler, which means less a/c usage, which means fuel savings. It also offers you some privacy. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

09-10-2007, 09:00 PM	#4
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	wheels, summer is about over and you will be able to get great deals on them right now.... also if you wait till the tinters slow time, fall/winter you will most likely get a better deal.... more bang for your buck __________________

09-11-2007, 08:11 PM	#7
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	tint, because if you get wheels, you will then need to lower your ride = more $$$$$$ __________________

09-12-2007, 03:01 AM	#8
black2yaris The Man In Black Lives View User's Garage Drives: Black Sand Pearl L/B 'o7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 477	Tint 1st as yer gonna do it anyway & wheels later, WHY You Ask ?? as you can look over the wheels ya want all winter, while enjoyin' the tint that you gonna do anyway but if you rush out and get the wheels now, You are sure to see another set that looks better as soon as you get the new set, then buyer remorse will set in & you'll go " Damn I wish I'd waited !! " __________________ black2yaris The Man In Black Lives! 2007 2 door hatchback in Black Sand Pearl, A/T,rear spoiler,front & rear JDM badges,TRD CAI,TRD rear sway bar,exhaust tip,sill protectors,heximats,under dash blue LED's,short rubber ant,rear bumper protector,Toyota thin 7 spoke alloy wheels,pwr pkg,ABS,side curtain airbags,rear defogger,fog lights,mud guards,TYC tail lights,shift knob,tint all windows,security sys,keyless entry,clear paint protection all exposed front surfaces,TRD fuel cap,rubber dash & g/b mats

09-10-2007, 08:44 PM	#3
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	Lighter rims will reduce rolling/accelaration resistance and also theoretically increasing mpg... plus they look sharp. Good luck.

09-11-2007, 05:16 PM	#5
fenwayfanatic94 buyin this car next Drives: mazdampv & jeep liberty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: usa Posts: 5	get the rims. the tinted windows would just make the car hotter inside.

09-12-2007, 03:08 AM	#9
black2yaris The Man In Black Lives View User's Garage Drives: Black Sand Pearl L/B 'o7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 477	Tint now ! wheels later! You need time to pick out exactly which rims you really want & there's 100's to choose from .. choose in a hurry & bummed all winter maybe someone will buy u a new set of rims for Xmas .. no one gives tint for Xmas __________________ black2yaris The Man In Black Lives! 2007 2 door hatchback in Black Sand Pearl, A/T,rear spoiler,front & rear JDM badges,TRD CAI,TRD rear sway bar,exhaust tip,sill protectors,heximats,under dash blue LED's,short rubber ant,rear bumper protector,Toyota thin 7 spoke alloy wheels,pwr pkg,ABS,side curtain airbags,rear defogger,fog lights,mud guards,TYC tail lights,shift knob,tint all windows,security sys,keyless entry,clear paint protection all exposed front surfaces,TRD fuel cap,rubber dash & g/b mats

09-14-2007, 09:12 PM	#10
vacantj View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 4Dr sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	I agree tint first then you can save money for some rims since you'll need tires also so more money and then if you lowered it...

09-14-2007, 09:23 PM	#11
Desperauto The Old Man Drives: 2008 yaris HB black sand pearl Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 57	Just picked up my 2008 3 dr. in black sand pearl, its getting tinted next week and also lowered 2", picked up a VSD concept HUD, will install that this weekend, also ordered some light changes for inside and looking at HID's but not sure they will work properly. Rims will come later. __________________ Life is Grand

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