Amazing looking wheels...but what is the make and model???? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Alpha300 · 08-05-2011, 09:23 PM

I just bought a 2011 Yaris RS in black. I bought the Yaris for all the right reasons. Its fuel efficient and meets all the basic needs with respect to transportation without excessive waste.

Unfortunately, I'm finding it too basic in the style department. It doesn't make me smile like my other cars in the past have. However, I am committed to keeping it and know that its a great car in all other aspects. I've been searching for the right set of wheels to stylize it to my expectations ( and put a smile back on my face ;)) . I'm not looking for something too sporty. Something elegant.

I found these wheels and they are just what I am looking for. However, I just don't know where to buy them. Anyone have a clue as to what these wheels are and perhaps where I could buy them?

staticorex · 08-05-2011, 09:26 PM

Can you zoom in on them to see if the center cap can be made out better?

Alpha300 · 08-05-2011, 09:31 PM

I've zoomed in and the wheel caps are blank! This is one time that the "clean" look is not working for me!!! ;)

The license plate is from Thailand though...

Alpha300 · 08-05-2011, 09:35 PM

If anyone has any suggestions for alternate wheels, but in a the similar style, I would really appreciate the help. I've been through all the wheels on Tire rack and some other sites but none are to my liking. Starting to get quite frustrated!

cali yaris · 08-05-2011, 11:17 PM

gimme a minute...

fnkngrv · 08-06-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha300

If anyone has any suggestions for alternate wheels, but in a the similar style, I would really appreciate the help. I've been through all the wheels on Tire rack and some other sites but none are to my liking. Starting to get quite frustrated!

I hear ya...I really want to find a cool set of 15s that are light weight in black without spending 2k on the wheels and tires, but I am finding that just might be the case.

Alpha300 · 08-06-2011, 12:31 AM

No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion.

Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!

BEEF · 08-06-2011, 12:58 AM

if cali can't find them, nobody can. he is an awesome dude.

fnkngrv, have you looked at the konig feather blacks? I really like them though I can't justify the expense right now.

fnkngrv · 08-06-2011, 01:03 AM

^ I have however I am really looking for gun metal. I could always pick up the blacks and have them powder coated, but that would be a big expense and not guaranteed to be a solid finish once done with weather taken into consideration in the north.

fnkngrv · 08-06-2011, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha300

No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion.

Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!

From my research 16s might be ok, but 15s would be better for my application...even going 14 or 13.

eTiMaGo · 08-06-2011, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha300

No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion.

Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!

Having gone from 18"s to 15"s, I wholeheartedly agree with you :D

Alpha300 · 08-06-2011, 01:44 AM

I would go with 15s or smaller too to get better ride quality, better fuel economy, better handling and lower tire costs. These are probably more legitimate factors than my purely aesthetic "wants", but I still want what I want...

eTiMaGo, can you elaborate on your negative experience with 18 inchers?

thebarber · 08-06-2011, 06:39 AM

18's mean rubber band tires

16's, imo, give the best ride quality, look, and handling ability....16's look massive on a yaris. 17's FEEL massive. those rims you chose look HEAVY

wheel/tire weight makes very LARGE differences on a 100hp car

i have super light 15's and love it.

Alpha300 · 08-07-2011, 10:43 PM

What if I put some Kosei K1 17" wheels. According to Tirerack, they only weigh 14.1 lbs. As far as I know, that's still lighter than stock. I'm leaning toward that now, but there's one thing I'm not sure about. The specs on Tirerack state that the offset is +36mm. Is that going to rub with TRD lowering springs? Should I automatically trust Tirerack's fitment suggestion?

*kimona* · 08-08-2011, 12:04 AM

Kosei K1, 17 x 7, ET42 is what you want. These work with 205/45/17's on TRD drop.

Thirty-Nine · 08-08-2011, 05:57 PM

Man, these wheels look sooo familiar, but I can't put my finger on it.

08-05-2011, 09:26 PM	#2
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	Can you zoom in on them to see if the center cap can be made out better? __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

08-05-2011, 11:17 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	gimme a minute... __________________ 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.

08-06-2011, 12:58 AM	#8
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	if cali can't find them, nobody can. he is an awesome dude. fnkngrv, have you looked at the konig feather blacks? I really like them though I can't justify the expense right now. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-06-2011, 01:03 AM	#9
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 have however I am really looking for gun metal. I could always pick up the blacks and have them powder coated, but that would be a big expense and not guaranteed to be a solid finish once done with weather taken into consideration in the north. __________________ 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.*

08-06-2011, 06:39 AM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	18's mean rubber band tires 16's, imo, give the best ride quality, look, and handling ability....16's look massive on a yaris. 17's FEEL massive. those rims you chose look HEAVY wheel/tire weight makes very LARGE differences on a 100hp car i have super light 15's and love it. __________________

08-05-2011, 09:31 PM	#3
Alpha300 Drives: 2011 RS 5 dr hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 11	I've zoomed in and the wheel caps are blank! This is one time that the "clean" look is not working for me!!! ;) The license plate is from Thailand though...

08-05-2011, 09:35 PM	#4
Alpha300 Drives: 2011 RS 5 dr hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 11	If anyone has any suggestions for alternate wheels, but in a the similar style, I would really appreciate the help. I've been through all the wheels on Tire rack and some other sites but none are to my liking. Starting to get quite frustrated!

08-06-2011, 12:31 AM	#7
Alpha300 Drives: 2011 RS 5 dr hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 11	No matter what style of 15s you get, you will be disappointed with the results if a style upgrade is what you're after. You must go up in size to at least 16" and you must drop the suspension a little in order get get any style satisfaction. 16"-17" is tasteful. 18"+ is a real attention grabber but is over the top in my opinion. Right now, I can't get no satisfaction! I hope Cali Yaris finds those wheels!

08-06-2011, 01:44 AM	#12
Alpha300 Drives: 2011 RS 5 dr hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 11	I would go with 15s or smaller too to get better ride quality, better fuel economy, better handling and lower tire costs. These are probably more legitimate factors than my purely aesthetic "wants", but I still want what I want... eTiMaGo, can you elaborate on your negative experience with 18 inchers?

08-07-2011, 10:43 PM	#14
Alpha300 Drives: 2011 RS 5 dr hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 11	What if I put some Kosei K1 17" wheels. According to Tirerack, they only weigh 14.1 lbs. As far as I know, that's still lighter than stock. I'm leaning toward that now, but there's one thing I'm not sure about. The specs on Tirerack state that the offset is +36mm. Is that going to rub with TRD lowering springs? Should I automatically trust Tirerack's fitment suggestion?

08-08-2011, 12:04 AM	#15
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Kosei K1, 17 x 7, ET42 is what you want. These work with 205/45/17's on TRD drop.

08-08-2011, 05:57 PM	#16
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Man, these wheels look sooo familiar, but I can't put my finger on it. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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