Another Toyota in the Family

[toad]

^yeah, i couldn't think of what the color is called. thanks! i'm just happy that it's got the projector style front lights! i'll look into those turn signal leds, but i think the first thing on my list is new wheels. i can't stand hubcaps because i know we're gonna lose one on the cruddy roads in the midwest. i think the bolt pattern is 5x114 so i've been looking at what tirerack has(they're fairly local and i can pick them up at their south bend warehouse- no delivery charge). i have enkeis on our 07 Yaris so i've been thinking about something from them. any suggestions?

thanks again for all the comments!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by toad

^yeah, i couldn't think of what the color is called. thanks! i'm just happy that it's got the projector style front lights! i'll look into those turn signal leds, but i think the first thing on my list is new wheels. i can't stand hubcaps because i know we're gonna lose one on the cruddy roads in the midwest. i think the bolt pattern is 5x114 so i've been looking at what tirerack has(they're fairly local and i can pick them up at their south bend warehouse- no delivery charge). i have enkeis on our 07 Yaris so i've been thinking about something from them. any suggestions?

thanks again for all the comments!

No problem. Customers expect me to know everything about each Toyota (impossible, but I know a good amount of facts).

As for wheels, here are my top 4 picks. I like wheels that look like they could have come from the factory.

Enkei Draco in anthracite. This color would look awesome with cosmic gray.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...autoModClar=LE

OZ Leggera HLT.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...autoModClar=LE

Sparco Trofeo 5. This would have to be in 18's to look good on the Camry.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...autoModClar=LE

Enkei PF01. Would also have to be in 18's.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...autoModClar=LE


Overall first place, I'd pick the Draco in either 17s or 18s. Great price, decent weight, and looks the best imo.

Tied for second is the Trofeo 5 in 18's will be the least expensive, but would also be the heaviest and the blandest in terms of color.

Also tied for second is the Leggera HLT is a nice design and would be the most flush (if you get the 18s) and still be light weight, but is also the most expensive.

Fourth place comes the PF01 is the lightest of the bunch, if you compare all the wheels at 18". But it's the second most costly, and is the most bland wheel design out of my picks.


For tires, I like the General Tires Altimax RT43 I have on the Yaris. Good price, good dry and wet grip (haven't been on snow/ice with it), but I am seeing a 3 to 4 mpg drop compared to the old, dried up Goodyear Eagle LS it replaced (I'm thinking it was because it was so dried up that it wasn't really gripping the road).

[kimona]

Originally Posted by toad

^yeah, i couldn't think of what the color is called. thanks! i'm just happy that it's got the projector style front lights! i'll look into those turn signal leds, but i think the first thing on my list is new wheels. i can't stand hubcaps because i know we're gonna lose one on the cruddy roads in the midwest. i think the bolt pattern is 5x114 so i've been looking at what tirerack has(they're fairly local and i can pick them up at their south bend warehouse- no delivery charge). i have enkeis on our 07 Yaris so i've been thinking about something from them. any suggestions?

thanks again for all the comments!

When I first bought my 2010 Camry, it had 215/60/16 Michelins with steel wheels and hubcaps. Soon afterwards, I "upgraded" to 215/55/17 Michelins on 17" alloys. Now, I'm running 215/60/16 Michelins again on 16" alloys, and I'm very happy with this set up.

I found a significant difference between 16's and 17's in terms of ride comfort. I wouldn't even consider 17's again.

I'd stick with your stock 205/65/16 rubber and simply upgrade to some nice alloy wheels.