"Roll-out!" ...on 18" or more? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisFan007 · 08-23-2007, 03:42 AM

I'd like your opinions on something...
Do you think 18" rims or bigger looks rather too big on a Yari Hatchback?
In my opinion, 18" or more makes the Yari look even more "bubbly" or "rounded"... you know what i mean? I even saw one guy w/ 20" on his Yari HB. ..lol, i thought that was going overboard- 20" on a Yaris hatchback? C'mon now!

I think 15s, 16s, & 17s are just right for a Yari HB. And again, this is just my opinion; I can't tell you what looks good or not. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

What's your opinion?

eTiMaGo · 08-23-2007, 03:53 AM

I'm running 18's, yes, they look damn good, but because of the very low profile tires, comfort goes down and you will want to cry every time you hit a pothole or rock on the road.

Personally, i would say 16" is ideal on this car. You should take a look through the "post your aftermarket rim pics" thread in the wheels and suspension sub-forum, everyone has posted their pictures of different wheel sizes and styles. it should help you decide.

YarisFan007 · 08-23-2007, 04:16 AM

Yea- i've seen your Yari, eTiMaGo...and, hot damn that's a good lookin' Yari!

A red Yari w/ White rims is always a good match!

staticorex · 08-23-2007, 09:32 AM

I would stick with 17's on the Yaris. 18's are fine and all. I just think they're too big for the car.

No offense eTiMaGo. I know your car looks good with em. :)

pp.sweet · 08-23-2007, 07:20 PM

I think 18's look great with low profile tire..looking at some tomorrow..but for comfort..16's are the sweet spot for most..with some light(weight) rims..

eTiMaGo · 08-23-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staticorex

I would stick with 17's on the Yaris. 18's are fine and all. I just think they're too big for the car.

No offense eTiMaGo. I know your car looks good with em. :)

Hahhahaha I totally agree with you... I admit I got a bit carried away when I got the car and didn't think all the way through the disadvantages of big wheels

I mean, here's the result of the unfortunate avoidal of a stupid motorcycle and the meeting of a large diopter (cat's eye) block and my wheel... Pay attention to the top edge of the rim...

Thankfully it's only cosmetic damage, but it could have been avoided with some smaller wheels

slvryaris · 08-23-2007, 09:09 PM

Is that a bend in the rim???

eTiMaGo · 08-23-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slvryaris

Is that a bend in the rim???

yeah a bit of a flat spot on the edge there... Doesn't affect anything, btu there is a slight vibration through the steering wheel when I get to high speeds (90MPH+), which is not so often...

YarisFan007 · 08-23-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

yeah a bit of a flat spot on the edge there... Doesn't affect anything, btu there is a slight vibration through the steering wheel when I get to high speeds (90MPH+), which is not so often...

The same thing happened to me when w/ my Honda Prelude. I had 17s on mine. I hit a deep pothole in the freeway @ around 70mph+ and got a flat bent on the front-right rim. I felt the vibration immediately, even running @ 50mph. Luckily though i reported the pothole to the CalTrans and they reimbursed me for a new set of rims... so that was cool.
That's one thing i hate about larger rims- the thinner the tires get, the more riskier it is to drive on uneven pavement.

Black Yaris · 08-23-2007, 11:20 PM

Hey to each there own.... some ppl like 13 inch wire wheels that stick out from there fenders, some like 17's nicely tucked, yet others monster truck there ride just so they can ride on 26's..... it is all about what YOU like and to what extremes you are willing to take you and your ride to achive what you want

Masteraal · 08-24-2007, 12:30 AM

damn eTIMago your rims are freaking hot. ive never been a fan of white rims but damn thats very nice!
what tyres are you running on your 18's?

leasaunce · 09-02-2007, 04:54 AM

hey just a warning to you all, bigger rims doesnt always mean more grip! so with the Yaris For safety reasons I would NOT go bigger than 18s. 17s probably the perfect set.

goodluck!

StumpS · 09-03-2007, 10:01 PM

I'm about to buy a set of rims and I thought I had made up my mind and was gonna go with a set of 17" but now im thinking even that might be too big. Ive been finding that even 17" can be pretty loud on the highway and lets all admit it that the yaris doesnt have the quitest interior...
So, are 17" really the perfect fit, or are 16" the true ideal size for the yaris!!??

YarisFan007 · 09-04-2007, 12:56 AM

i'm going w/ 16"

08-23-2007, 03:42 AM	#1
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	"Roll-out!" ...on 18" or more? I'd like your opinions on something... Do you think 18" rims or bigger looks rather too big on a Yari Hatchback? In my opinion, 18" or more makes the Yari look even more "bubbly" or "rounded"... you know what i mean? I even saw one guy w/ 20" on his Yari HB. ..lol, i thought that was going overboard- 20" on a Yaris hatchback? C'mon now! I think 15s, 16s, & 17s are just right for a Yari HB. And again, this is just my opinion; I can't tell you what looks good or not. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What's your opinion?

08-23-2007, 03:53 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I'm running 18's, yes, they look damn good, but because of the very low profile tires, comfort goes down and you will want to cry every time you hit a pothole or rock on the road. Personally, i would say 16" is ideal on this car. You should take a look through the "post your aftermarket rim pics" thread in the wheels and suspension sub-forum, everyone has posted their pictures of different wheel sizes and styles. it should help you decide. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

08-23-2007, 09:32 AM	#4
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	I would stick with 17's on the Yaris. 18's are fine and all. I just think they're too big for the car. No offense eTiMaGo. I know your car looks good with em. :) __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

08-23-2007, 11:20 PM	#10
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Hey to each there own.... some ppl like 13 inch wire wheels that stick out from there fenders, some like 17's nicely tucked, yet others monster truck there ride just so they can ride on 26's..... it is all about what YOU like and to what extremes you are willing to take you and your ride to achive what you want __________________

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StumpS Drives: 2007 Yaris 5 DR HB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 34	I'm about to buy a set of rims and I thought I had made up my mind and was gonna go with a set of 17" but now im thinking even that might be too big. Ive been finding that even 17" can be pretty loud on the highway and lets all admit it that the yaris doesnt have the quitest interior... So, are 17" really the perfect fit, or are 16" the true ideal size for the yaris!!??

09-04-2007, 12:56 AM	#14
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	i'm going w/ 16"