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10-19-2006, 03:22 PM | #1 |
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ultra-light 14" or 15" wheels for Yaris 3dr
What's a good choice for a light but durable wheel at 14" or 15" to replace the stock 14" steelies on a base liftback?
I am not interested in anything bigger than 15" and 14" would prob. be better. I like to do solo and some other AutoX from time to time. TE37s were recommended but these are ~$300 each. Cannot find SSR-C in the small size. Any other choices? Thanks |
10-19-2006, 04:14 PM | #2 |
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I'll be getting the ssr competitions myelf. 8lbs for the 15"!!!! Tire rack only has 16" right now, but if your patient like I am being then you can get the 15" in due time.
If your looking for cheap rims that weigh nothing then try the rs watanabe's. They also weigh around 8lbs i believe for the 15" and aren't nearly as expensive as the te37's
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10-19-2006, 05:39 PM | #3 | |
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SSR-C seems to be the best option right now. I know they make small wheels for Miatas and the like, will keep my eyes on Tire rack for them. |
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10-19-2006, 06:48 PM | #4 |
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not sure where you can get them, but they have been around for a long time. You often see them on 86 corolla's, or 240sx's, datsuns, etc. Try searching to see who can supply these online. Actually I think there is a yarisworld member who has a set himself if I remember correctly. Sometimes you can find them on ebay for around $400
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10-20-2006, 02:09 AM | #5 |
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make sure it's rs watanabe and not konig rewinds haha.
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10-20-2006, 10:40 AM | #6 | |
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10-20-2006, 01:14 PM | #7 |
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i can source the rs watanabe's for you brand new, but you'll find that the pricing is really not much better then the volks.
best price on wheels right now are between the buddy clubs and the work emotion cr-kai. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1818 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1189 if you want some crazy widths and offsets look at the work equips. the rays gram lights are cheaper then the volks also, and they're very light. |
10-20-2006, 06:18 PM | #8 | |
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Looking at 185's or 195's with 50-60 series, that gives about 6.0-6.5 width let's say? So far I've got: Volk TE37s 14x6 to 15x6.5 $265 to $320 Volk CE28N 15x6.5 $300 Kodiak 14x6.5 about $300 and up but can get them cheap from a friend SSR-C 14x6 $253, 15x6 $281 Gram Lights 57s 15x6.5 $200 Work Emotion CR Kai 15x7 $241 I don't know what kind of leeway I can handle in terms of offsets, will keep lookin into this. Last edited by leandro82; 10-21-2006 at 12:07 PM. |
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10-20-2006, 07:48 PM | #9 |
how about some work rims???
they look pretty good somethin like the emotion cr kai???
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10-21-2006, 03:09 PM | #11 |
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you know if your just looking for track rims with a good price then maybe something like the rota attacks. 15x6.5 and they weigh 10lbs. Very cheap rims also. Probably can get all four for around 300-400.
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10-22-2006, 01:08 AM | #12 |
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Well frankly I would prefer the strength of forged wheels as this car will be a daily driver. I already have a Miata which will become the dedicated track machine.
Paying $250 a corner for wheels on a Yaris is kinda silly I will admit, but I don't mind so much for high quality rims. It is looking like SSR-C or Volks at this point. Thanks everyone for the replies. |
10-22-2006, 03:25 PM | #13 |
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I am down to either the Rota Attacks or the Konig Heliums.
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10-22-2006, 06:27 PM | #14 | |
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I've been running the Heliums with the 185/60/15 stock tires for a month now. I bought them from the e-bay seller on your link. We had a problem with some casting flash on the hub of one of the wheels. The seller replaced it with no problems. I feel the handling improved just by replacing the wheels. The tire sidewall is more straight up and down now due to the wider rim width of the Helium vs. stock 15" steelie. I have photos in the garage area of Yarisworld. for the seller and the wheels. |
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10-22-2006, 09:30 PM | #17 |
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I love the look of the Rota Attacks, but the heliums are cheaper, and lighter... im stuck in a tough decision.
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10-23-2006, 09:02 PM | #18 |
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Choose any wheels you want, but please stay far away from the Konig Helium...
Ref.: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2328
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