Why is the Yaris with factory alloys so rare? - Toyota Yaris Forums

grampi · 02-23-2010, 04:02 PM

I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!

1stToyota · 02-23-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by grampi

I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!

Mine came with the 10-spoke "Made in the USA" 15" wheel...are you talking about that wheel, or the 15" 7-spoke "Made in China" wheel that's displayed in the parts department/customer waiting area?

grampi · 02-23-2010, 04:15 PM

I'm talking about the 15" 5 spokers.

1stToyota · 02-23-2010, 04:25 PM

Okay, I think the 15" 5-spoke is for the 'S' model Yaris

grampi · 02-23-2010, 04:40 PM

These:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

WeeYari · 02-23-2010, 04:55 PM

Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now.

grampi · 02-23-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now.

I don't care for the newer style wheels. I think the 5 spokers look much better. Those wide, beefy looking spokes went well with the overall look of the hatchback.

WeeYari · 02-23-2010, 05:14 PM

^ agreed

custom Lftback · 02-23-2010, 05:42 PM

Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now.

yaris2010RS · 02-23-2010, 09:19 PM

i hate hubs!! omg, i go the RS jsut for the rims (well mostly for the rims)

personally, best looking rims toyota made were these....

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TwoBearWisconsin · 02-23-2010, 10:39 PM

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Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now.

If you're talking about the one's shown in the eBay ad - the five spoke wheels - drop me a line. I might be interested...

grampi · 02-24-2010, 12:26 PM

If I end up buying a Yaris I'll definitely be interested, but right now I don't have one. What kind of a price are you guys (or gals) looking to get?

eht13 · 02-24-2010, 12:57 PM

I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers.

In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers.

First pic: my car (an '08)
Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel
Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel

eht13 · 02-24-2010, 01:04 PM

http://www.toyota.com/yaris/features.html

grampi · 02-24-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers.

In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers.

First pic: my car (an '08)
Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel
Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel

Love the 5 spokers, don't like the 8 spokers at all. Bad move for Toyota to discontinue the 5 spokers.

Goose · 02-24-2010, 04:10 PM

I also covet these two OEM alloys. Wish they were available new for less than a fortune. I checked prices at the dealer once, and the price per wheel was ~$350/wheel(!) if I remember correctly. The alloys I've seen in the Toyota accessory catalog (I guess these are the Chinese ones) look too cheap (no offense to those that may have these).

I would have gotten my latest Yaris with these nice alloys, but Toyota's Midwest district doesn't offer them!

derickveliz2 · 02-24-2010, 04:17 PM

I like them!!!

grampi · 02-24-2010, 05:30 PM

I like them too! IMO, those are the best looking wheels ever put on the Yaris. They compliment to look of the Yaris perfectly! They can occasionally be found on ebay for a reasonable price, but latley all I've seen there is individual wheels for sale, no full sets.

02-23-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Why is the Yaris with factory alloys so rare? I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!

02-23-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Okay, I think the 15" 5-spoke is for the 'S' model Yaris __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

02-23-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now. __________________

02-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#8
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	^ agreed __________________

02-23-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now. __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

02-23-2010, 04:15 PM	#3
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	I'm talking about the 15" 5 spokers.

02-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	These: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

02-23-2010, 09:19 PM	#10
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i hate hubs!! omg, i go the RS jsut for the rims (well mostly for the rims) personally, best looking rims toyota made were these.... __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

02-24-2010, 12:26 PM	#12
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	If I end up buying a Yaris I'll definitely be interested, but right now I don't have one. What kind of a price are you guys (or gals) looking to get?

02-24-2010, 12:57 PM	#13
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers. In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers. First pic: my car (an '08) Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel Attached Images

02-24-2010, 01:04 PM	#14
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	http://www.toyota.com/yaris/features.html Attached Images

02-24-2010, 04:10 PM	#16
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	I also covet these two OEM alloys. Wish they were available new for less than a fortune. I checked prices at the dealer once, and the price per wheel was ~$350/wheel(!) if I remember correctly. The alloys I've seen in the Toyota accessory catalog (I guess these are the Chinese ones) look too cheap (no offense to those that may have these). I would have gotten my latest Yaris with these nice alloys, but Toyota's Midwest district doesn't offer them! __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

02-24-2010, 04:17 PM	#17
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I like them!!! Attached Images __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

02-24-2010, 05:30 PM	#18
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	I like them too! IMO, those are the best looking wheels ever put on the Yaris. They compliment to look of the Yaris perfectly! They can occasionally be found on ebay for a reasonable price, but latley all I've seen there is individual wheels for sale, no full sets.

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