Yeah, I know... I'm a sellout.

[ChinoCharles]

ZPI?!?!?!

I've told 3857 members here how lame black rims with a polished lip are. Now I bought some. I suck. They do look nice though. I'm really excited to get them on.

[Vanderkitten]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

ZPI?!?!?!

I've told 3857 members here how lame black rims with a polished lip are. Now I bought some. I suck. They do look nice though. I'm really excited to get them on.

Hey, can you weigh one without a tire for us inquiring minds here on the Forum? I'd be curious to know what they weigh?

I have another Q, offline, for you.

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[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

WHATS A ncp91 badge and do you have a picture????

[Sabretooth]

SELLOUT!!! Black with Gunmetal ftw!

[ChinoCharles]

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

WHATS A ncp91 badge and do you have a picture????

My spray should be here any day now, so I'll install it soon.

http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthr...?t=5445&page=2

[Nimble]

I don't see why anyone would hate on those Charles, they look nice to me. Granted they aren't BBS or Volk, but hey, I bet you got a good deal on em.

[Black Yaris]

There are legends here at Yarisworld?
BTW Chino, atleast they are black with a polished lip and not satin black like mine.... then you would be a

[ChinoCharles]

I'm a legend alright. That'll be a double jack and coke, and don't be shy.

Nimble, thanks. Can't complain about $425 out the door, tax and everything for 17's. I couldn't argue.

[kimona]

A nice wheel, a decent offset for the street, and a good price.

That sounds right!

Now, what about tires?

[Black Yaris]

I got the tires covered 205/40 or 215/40 Chino has not decieded yet, but I am savin him about $120 ($90 after he drives out here)

Hey if we plan this thing right Chino, we can go over to one of the Toledo Tuner hang outs and show off the twin Yarii... Then go drinkin

[Nimble]

205/40 is WAY too small, at least go with 215/40 or 205/45. 205/40 is the tried and tested ricer size for their Honduhs.

[PetersRedYaris]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

I got the tires covered 205/40 or 215/40 Chino has not decieded yet, but I am savin him about $120 ($90 after he drives out here)

Hey if we plan this thing right Chino, we can go over to one of the Toledo Tuner hang outs and show off the twin Yarii... Then go drinkin

Those are the ASX's you have pictured. I believe he wants the AST's. So you can give him those tires for $50 each? That's the only way I can see a total savings of $90 over tirerack.

205/40/17's are 23.5 inches in diameter, stock is 23.9 inches, so it's not to small. 205/45/17's are 24.4 inches.

[eTiMaGo]

the wider the better, I vote 215/40

[ChinoCharles]

I guess we will just have to wait and see.

[Black Yaris]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Those are the ASX's you have pictured. I believe he wants the AST's. So you can give him those tires for $50 each? That's the only way I can see a total savings of $90 over tirerack.

205/40/17's are 23.5 inches in diameter, stock is 23.9 inches, so it's not to small. 205/45/17's are 24.4 inches.

I believe you are omitting the shipping cost, that is how I am adding up his savings.... actually the tires are about $65 each after tax, mounting, high speed balancing, nitrogen... the whole sha-bang

I rounded a couple dollars from the Rack's prices from when I bought my ASX's... either way Chino is getting a sweet deal

[slvryaris]

Here is a great little tool I use all the time.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I had 215/40/17 tires on mine with the NF spring drop and the back rubbed on me. The wheels had a +40mm offset, but that was with me and my dad in the front seat. The outside of the tire wall just barely rubs on the inner fender.

Chino I dig the black with a lip...

[churp]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Goin with the smaller diameter for the extra gearing advantage....is my bet! Free HP!

[kimona]

Here are the actual dimensions and differences from OEM:

185/60/15 = 23.7" (OEM)
205/45/17 = 24.3" (+2.2%)
205/40/17 = 23.5" (-1.2%)
215/40/17 = 23.8" (+0.2%)

If you calculate the rim width, offset (+42) and tire width, then you may just have problems with 215's up front, particularly because ChinoCharles Yaris is (TRD) lowered.

I'd probably go with 205/40's, just because the car is lowered; otherwise, I'd go with 205/45's.

Another thought: If you're not concerned with tire rotation, then you could run 205/40's up front and 215/40's in the rear. We're only talking about 3/10 of an inch difference in OVERALL diameter between front and rear; split that in half and it's nothing! But the 10mm difference in tire width would look great and would compensate a bit (5mm) for the front/rear difference in tuck.

I realize not many of you stagger offsets or tire size front to rear, but it's very common in Japan, and it's very common on the Vitz.

Many Vitz owners in Japan stagger offsets about 5mm front to rear; for example, ET42 front and ET37 rear. Rather than staggered offsets (sometimes wheels aren't available in multiople offsets), you can basically accomplish the same look with a more even tuck by staggering tire width.

205/40's (front) and 215/40's (rear) are an ideal setup for the Yaris (lowered) because the differnce in height is insignificant, but the difference in width makes for an almost perfect tuck. And actually, you won't even notice the different tire sizes unless you read the sidewalls!