tanabe or trd - Toyota Yaris Forums

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 12:45 AM

i'm really confused about which ones to get..
i'd like to get 15" rims after lowering my car.
the only reason why i would go for trd is because it would still be under warranty.. but i'm afraid trd would still be too much gap for 15" rims..

can someone advise me?
thanks in advance

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-22-2006, 12:47 AM

ever think about getting the Tein's?

PetersRedYaris · 12-22-2006, 12:55 AM

Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

ever think about getting the Tein's?

no, where can i get more info about them? any suppliers on here??

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

the DF210's, that's too low for 15 inch rims? i thought it was just perfect, because i saw pics of trd springs with 17 inch rims and it looks ok, so i figure 15 inch rims would still have some wheel gap. is that right?

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

This is what the car will look like after lowering with "TRD" springs (they're rebadged Eibach Sport springs) with 15" alloy wheels:

thanks bigsky, i was talking about your car in my post above.. i was gonna post a pic of it.. but then you replied here :)

that looks good, but if i was to get lower profile tires, then it could be a problem... or should i leave it around the same profile size as stock tires.. hmmm any suggestions??

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 01:05 AM

the stock steelies are 14 inch am i correct?

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 01:09 AM

btw, here's a pic of my car

wushumasterku · 12-22-2006, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

If you really want that "tucked" look, with absolutely no gap, I think the Tanabe DF + 15" rims (and proper tires) would look great.

any rubbing for that set up?

PetersRedYaris · 12-22-2006, 01:18 AM

Do you want to base your drop purely off looks or do you care about ride quality. TRD's and NF210's will ride better than DF210's or Teins.

Of course ride preference is an opinion.

PetersRedYaris · 12-22-2006, 01:21 AM

15 inch steelies are also stock. I believe they come with the convienience package. Also, 185/60/15, not 185/65/15, are stock here in the USA. Both of you are from Canada however.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-22-2006, 05:44 AM

the Tein's, if i remember correctly, offer a 1.9 inch drop on all four corners (lower for the sedans, i'm assuming) with a spring rate of 3.0kg/3.5kg front/rear. those are the ones that i want to get because members here say that the rear sometimes rubs with the Tanabe springs.

graywolf_14 · 12-22-2006, 11:53 AM

If I had 15's I would only go with a 205/50/15 or a 225/50/15

Black Yaris · 12-22-2006, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

I suggest caculating your overall stock diameter (wheel + tire), and then calculating the new overall diameter with your new wheel and tire setup.

For me, the stock setup was 185-65-R15, and the new setup was 205-40-R17.

I think there is a minor difference in diameter, and hence there is slightly more gap between the tire and my wheel well.

stock tires are larger in Canada? here in the states out stock size is 185-60-15 witch would translate to a 215-40-17

Black Yaris · 12-22-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graywolf_14

If I had 15's I would only go with a 205/50/15 or a 225/50/15

205-55-15 and 225-50-15 have the exact same over all diameter, I am running 225-50's and love em

YarisPR · 12-22-2006, 03:22 PM

I have TRD Lowerin springs on my sedan and there's no rubbing even with 18''.
I'am looking foward on lowering it more but the streets here don't allow me to

here's a pic

Tamago · 12-22-2006, 04:54 PM

i'd go Tanabe's

installing TRD springs voids your warranty just as quickly lol, unless you really wanna get raped by install prices from the dealer.

jcove · 12-22-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

My thoughts exactly, but I'm not going to put down the DF's. Those just aren't for me.

12-22-2006, 12:45 AM	#1
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	tanabe or trd i'm really confused about which ones to get.. i'd like to get 15" rims after lowering my car. the only reason why i would go for trd is because it would still be under warranty.. but i'm afraid trd would still be too much gap for 15" rims.. can someone advise me? thanks in advance __________________ .

12-22-2006, 01:05 AM	#7
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	the stock steelies are 14 inch am i correct? __________________ .

12-22-2006, 01:09 AM	#8
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	btw, here's a pic of my car __________________ .

12-22-2006, 03:22 PM	#16
YarisPR Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MayaWest, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,574	I have TRD Lowerin springs on my sedan and there's no rubbing even with 18''. I'am looking foward on lowering it more but the streets here don't allow me to here's a pic __________________ I Drive a 129whp Yaris ;)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
tanabe nf210 vs. TRD lowering springs??	static808	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	37	01-23-2012 11:00 PM
TRD OR Eibach...i'm confused...	hoahmaru	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	39	11-07-2008 08:25 PM
Fs: New Trd Stickers & Emblems !!!!! located in So cal	Trd86	Items for Sale by private party	13	06-25-2007 04:49 PM
TRD Parts	MC-BPT	Sponsors Classifieds Area	9	06-23-2007 10:51 AM
Toyota's Yaris TRD	VitzBoy	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	10	07-24-2006 08:10 PM

12-22-2006, 12:47 AM	#2
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	ever think about getting the Tein's?

12-22-2006, 12:55 AM	#3
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

12-22-2006, 01:18 AM	#10
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Do you want to base your drop purely off looks or do you care about ride quality. TRD's and NF210's will ride better than DF210's or Teins. Of course ride preference is an opinion.

12-22-2006, 01:21 AM	#11
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	15 inch steelies are also stock. I believe they come with the convienience package. Also, 185/60/15, not 185/65/15, are stock here in the USA. Both of you are from Canada however.

12-22-2006, 05:44 AM	#12
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	the Tein's, if i remember correctly, offer a 1.9 inch drop on all four corners (lower for the sedans, i'm assuming) with a spring rate of 3.0kg/3.5kg front/rear. those are the ones that i want to get because members here say that the rear sometimes rubs with the Tanabe springs.

12-22-2006, 11:53 AM	#13
graywolf_14 View User's Garage Drives: um not a yaris but hopefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 207	If I had 15's I would only go with a 205/50/15 or a 225/50/15

12-22-2006, 04:54 PM	#17
Tamago View User's Garage Drives: UZJ100 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Off Grid Posts: 4,926	i'd go Tanabe's installing TRD springs voids your warranty just as quickly lol, unless you really wanna get raped by install prices from the dealer.