looking for steel wheel to use as full size spare - Toyota Yaris Forums

why? · 05-20-2014, 06:53 PM

and at this point it looks like the easiest thing to do is buy a steel wheel of tire rack for $50 w/ shipping.

I've tried some of the so called websites that search junkyards and some pick n pulls and found nothing. I've tried other websites like rockauto and found nothing.

the wheel size i would like is 14x5.5. Should I just get the yellow pages and start calling all the local junkyards?

Mongoose7 · 05-20-2014, 08:59 PM

You could ask the junk yards for an Echo 14"(2000 to 2005) ; or Corolla (1995 to 2002) 14"OEM wheels.
Mike

Exiwolfman · 05-20-2014, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mongoose7

You could ask the junk yards for an Echo 14"(2000 to 2005) ; or Corolla (1995 to 2002) 14"OEM wheels.
Mike

echo wheel will not fit over yaris front calipers ...not sure on corolla .

why? · 05-20-2014, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mongoose7

You could ask the junk yards for an Echo 14"(2000 to 2005) ; or Corolla (1995 to 2002) 14"OEM wheels.
Mike

that worked. thank you. Still nothing that close to me though, gah. Or maybe I need to learn that driving a bit is ok.

CrankyOldMan · 05-20-2014, 09:45 PM

I have a set of 14x5.5 wheels from a 1993 Protege, no caliper clearance issues.

why? · 05-20-2014, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

echo wheel will not fit over yaris front calipers ...not sure on corolla .

are you sure? Now I would not try the 13" echo wheels, but the 14" are actually 5.5 inch wide, while the Yaris ones stock were only 5".

found one website that lists bore, http://www.wheelfitment.net/toyota of course it does not list the echo, however I would highly doubt the US Echo would come differently than the rest of the world Yaris.

Here is another one that seems to confirm it : http://www.wheel-fitment.com/car/Toyota/

Exiwolfman · 05-20-2014, 10:18 PM

The reason I say this is cos we had someone trade in an echo she had extra snows on rims stock and would not clear the calipers on her new Yaris ..offset is off just enuf to cause a problem . .was surprised too

Sent from my XT1032

JTDBT903 · 05-21-2014, 12:21 AM

Probably the same as Tire Rack when you get done with shipping!

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/4428651462.html

bronsin · 05-21-2014, 05:59 AM

I got a wheel AND usable for a spare tire from a place in CA. Did the same for the wifes Camry. Dont remember how much but I did it so it must have been good.

The info is at home and Im at work. PM me if I dont get back to you.

IllusionX · 05-21-2014, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

echo wheel will not fit over yaris front calipers ...not sure on corolla .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

The reason I say this is cos we had someone trade in an echo she had extra snows on rims stock and would not clear the calipers on her new Yaris ..offset is off just enuf to cause a problem . .was surprised too

Sent from my XT1032

Most likely your someone had 13" wheels, which do not clear the Yaris calipers.

14" work without issues. When i sold my echo.. my steel winters were handed to my friend who just got a Yaris RS...

Exiwolfman · 05-21-2014, 08:49 AM

Was a 14 maybe aftermarket rims ...

Sent from my XT1032

why? · 05-21-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

Was a 14 maybe aftermarket rims ...

Sent from my XT1032

It is possible, as some 14" rims are really 13" rims in disguise, and if there is not enough clearance, offset, and backspacing they would not fit. Even my 14" wheels clear with very little room.

IllusionX · 05-21-2014, 11:52 PM

Very possible. I know some miata rims won't fit.

bronsin · 05-22-2014, 06:01 AM

Forgot to get the name of the place....

Yaristeve · 05-22-2014, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

and at this point it looks like the easiest thing to do is buy a steel wheel of tire rack for $50 w/ shipping.

I've tried some of the so called websites that search junkyards and some pick n pulls and found nothing. I've tried other websites like rockauto and found nothing.

the wheel size i would like is 14x5.5. Should I just get the yellow pages and start calling all the local junkyards?

According to my owners' manual, a full size tire will not fit inside the spare tire well. That is why the rear seat backs have those straps. In the event of a flat, the flat tire is supposed to be strapped to the back of the rear seat back.

Or did you modify your hatch area somehow to allow a full size tire/wheel to fit?

why? · 05-23-2014, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaristeve

According to my owners' manual, a full size tire will not fit inside the spare tire well. That is why the rear seat backs have those straps. In the event of a flat, the flat tire is supposed to be strapped to the back of the rear seat back.

Or did you modify your hatch area somehow to allow a full size tire/wheel to fit?

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30847

Rigaud · 05-23-2014, 07:40 AM

I see no reason to require a full size wheel as a spare. The spare provided does the job. My 2 cents

IllusionX · 05-23-2014, 08:09 AM

^ It's just safer to use a full size spare if you are not running on stock size tires. At least, i find so.

Either way, if i get a flat up front, i don't install the spare in the front.. I'd put it in the rear and then put the rear tire up front.

05-20-2014, 06:53 PM	#1
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	looking for steel wheel to use as full size spare and at this point it looks like the easiest thing to do is buy a steel wheel of tire rack for $50 w/ shipping. I've tried some of the so called websites that search junkyards and some pick n pulls and found nothing. I've tried other websites like rockauto and found nothing. the wheel size i would like is 14x5.5. Should I just get the yellow pages and start calling all the local junkyards? __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

05-21-2014, 12:21 AM	#8
JTDBT903 Drives: '08 SEDAN 5 SPD. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE. OHIO Posts: 125	Probably the same as Tire Rack when you get done with shipping! http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/4428651462.html __________________

05-21-2014, 05:59 AM	#9
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	I got a wheel AND usable for a spare tire from a place in CA. Did the same for the wifes Camry. Dont remember how much but I did it so it must have been good. The info is at home and Im at work. PM me if I dont get back to you. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

05-21-2014, 11:52 PM	#13
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Very possible. I know some miata rims won't fit. __________________

05-22-2014, 06:01 AM	#14
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Forgot to get the name of the place.... __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

05-20-2014, 08:59 PM	#2
Mongoose7 Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Liberty NY Posts: 65	You could ask the junk yards for an Echo 14"(2000 to 2005) ; or Corolla (1995 to 2002) 14"OEM wheels. Mike

05-20-2014, 09:45 PM	#5
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	I have a set of 14x5.5 wheels from a 1993 Protege, no caliper clearance issues.

05-20-2014, 10:18 PM	#7
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,617	The reason I say this is cos we had someone trade in an echo she had extra snows on rims stock and would not clear the calipers on her new Yaris ..offset is off just enuf to cause a problem . .was surprised too Sent from my XT1032

05-21-2014, 08:49 AM	#11
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,617	Was a 14 maybe aftermarket rims ... Sent from my XT1032

05-23-2014, 07:40 AM	#17
Rigaud Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rigaud, Quebec, Can. Posts: 357	I see no reason to require a full size wheel as a spare. The spare provided does the job. My 2 cents __________________ 2009 Toyota Yaris (Little toy) 2002 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 3.0L (Big boy toy) 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 (winter & DD)

05-23-2014, 08:09 AM	#18
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	^ It's just safer to use a full size spare if you are not running on stock size tires. At least, i find so. Either way, if i get a flat up front, i don't install the spare in the front.. I'd put it in the rear and then put the rear tire up front.

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