Wheel opinion - Toyota Yaris Forums

upyaris · 11-10-2008, 09:51 PM

I am looking at purchasing wheels for my car, but I want to see what everyone thinks about them first. Let me know your opinions by going to the following link:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/int...3765&rc=TSWINT

It should come up with the 17" Hot Wheel Redline wheels on a 2008 Silver Yaris Hatchback. If not, let me know (I did test the link).

Thank you in advance for your opinions.

*kimona* · 11-10-2008, 10:14 PM

Those HotWheels Redlines were discontinued about a year ago. Either they are being reintroduced or 17" wheels are still in stock.

I have a set of 16's with 205/50's. They're certainly not my favourite wheels, but they look decent enough. I actually got them (HotWheels) to make my son happy. I picked them up with some Nitto NeoGens and the installation kit all for under $400 when discounttiredirect had a special.

MadMax · 11-10-2008, 10:25 PM

I have American Eagle 17" MSR Style 138 rims with +42mm of backspacing on my black 08 hatchback, and they are very similar to the rims you pictured. I am running 215/45ZR17 Riken Raptor ZR tires on them. Check them out...

I like 'em! But be forwarned that they do drop your gas mileage a little and the ride is a bit rougher; but the car does handle better! Be sure to adjust your calculations such as your odometer reading will be low by 7% (if you switch from 14" to 17" tires).

Cheers! M2

Black Yaris · 11-10-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

I have American Eagle 17" MSR Style 138 rims with +42mm of backspacing on my black 08 hatchback, and they are very similar to the rims you pictured. I am running 215/45ZR17 Riken Raptor ZR tires on them. Check them out...

I like 'em! But be forwarned that they do drop your gas mileage a little and the ride is a bit rougher; but the car does handle better! Be sure to adjust your calculations such as your odometer reading will be low by 7% (if you switch from 14" to 17" tires).

Cheers! M2

you have 42mm off backspace? That must be a crazy low offset wheel

contraband831 · 11-11-2008, 12:53 PM

^^^come on now BlackToaster, you know what he means.

11-10-2008, 09:51 PM	#1
upyaris Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 22	Wheel opinion I am looking at purchasing wheels for my car, but I want to see what everyone thinks about them first. Let me know your opinions by going to the following link: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/int...3765&rc=TSWINT It should come up with the 17" Hot Wheel Redline wheels on a 2008 Silver Yaris Hatchback. If not, let me know (I did test the link). Thank you in advance for your opinions.

11-11-2008, 12:53 PM	#5
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	^^^come on now BlackToaster, you know what he means. __________________

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11-10-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Those HotWheels Redlines were discontinued about a year ago. Either they are being reintroduced or 17" wheels are still in stock. I have a set of 16's with 205/50's. They're certainly not my favourite wheels, but they look decent enough. I actually got them (HotWheels) to make my son happy. I picked them up with some Nitto NeoGens and the installation kit all for under $400 when discounttiredirect had a special.

11-10-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I have American Eagle 17" MSR Style 138 rims with +42mm of backspacing on my black 08 hatchback, and they are very similar to the rims you pictured. I am running 215/45ZR17 Riken Raptor ZR tires on them. Check them out... I like 'em! But be forwarned that they do drop your gas mileage a little and the ride is a bit rougher; but the car does handle better! Be sure to adjust your calculations such as your odometer reading will be low by 7% (if you switch from 14" to 17" tires). Cheers! M2