Why is the Yaris with factory alloys so rare? - Toyota Yaris Forums

grampi · 02-23-2010, 04:02 PM

I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!

1stToyota · 02-23-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by grampi

I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!

Mine came with the 10-spoke "Made in the USA" 15" wheel...are you talking about that wheel, or the 15" 7-spoke "Made in China" wheel that's displayed in the parts department/customer waiting area?

grampi · 02-23-2010, 04:15 PM

I'm talking about the 15" 5 spokers.

1stToyota · 02-23-2010, 04:25 PM

Okay, I think the 15" 5-spoke is for the 'S' model Yaris

grampi · 02-23-2010, 04:40 PM

These:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

WeeYari · 02-23-2010, 04:55 PM

Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now.

grampi · 02-23-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now.

I don't care for the newer style wheels. I think the 5 spokers look much better. Those wide, beefy looking spokes went well with the overall look of the hatchback.

WeeYari · 02-23-2010, 05:14 PM

^ agreed

custom Lftback · 02-23-2010, 05:42 PM

Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now.

TwoBearWisconsin · 02-23-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by custom Lftback

Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now.

If you're talking about the one's shown in the eBay ad - the five spoke wheels - drop me a line. I might be interested...

yaris2010RS · 02-23-2010, 09:19 PM

i hate hubs!! omg, i go the RS jsut for the rims (well mostly for the rims)

personally, best looking rims toyota made were these....

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grampi · 02-24-2010, 12:26 PM

If I end up buying a Yaris I'll definitely be interested, but right now I don't have one. What kind of a price are you guys (or gals) looking to get?

eht13 · 02-24-2010, 12:57 PM

I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers.

In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers.

First pic: my car (an '08)
Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel
Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel

eht13 · 02-24-2010, 01:04 PM

http://www.toyota.com/yaris/features.html

grampi · 02-24-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers.

In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers.

First pic: my car (an '08)
Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel
Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel

Love the 5 spokers, don't like the 8 spokers at all. Bad move for Toyota to discontinue the 5 spokers.

Goose · 02-24-2010, 04:10 PM

I also covet these two OEM alloys. Wish they were available new for less than a fortune. I checked prices at the dealer once, and the price per wheel was ~$350/wheel(!) if I remember correctly. The alloys I've seen in the Toyota accessory catalog (I guess these are the Chinese ones) look too cheap (no offense to those that may have these).

I would have gotten my latest Yaris with these nice alloys, but Toyota's Midwest district doesn't offer them!

derickveliz2 · 02-24-2010, 04:17 PM

I like them!!!

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 02-24-2010, 05:41 PM

those 5 spokes are the first set of wheels i got before letting NJBOB have a shot at them....

02-23-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Why is the Yaris with factory alloys so rare? I've yet to see one on the road or in a dealer's lot. Why is Toyota so reluctant to equip these things with the factory alloy wheels? I think they're absolutely gorgous, but you just never see them. I hate the dam elcheapo plastic wheel covers!!!!!

02-23-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Okay, I think the 15" 5-spoke is for the 'S' model Yaris __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

02-23-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 5dr LE (deceased), 13 Soul Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Yes, those were only availabe on the S (or RS here in Canada). Also, they were the wheels on the 2006-2008 models. 2009/10 have different alloys now. __________________

02-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#8
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 5dr LE (deceased), 13 Soul Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	^ agreed __________________

02-23-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	Wanna buy mine? ;) I'm looking for another set of rims and I have those rims right now. __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

02-23-2010, 04:15 PM	#3
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	I'm talking about the 15" 5 spokers.

02-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	These: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

02-23-2010, 09:19 PM	#11
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i hate hubs!! omg, i go the RS jsut for the rims (well mostly for the rims) personally, best looking rims toyota made were these.... __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

02-24-2010, 12:26 PM	#12
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	If I end up buying a Yaris I'll definitely be interested, but right now I don't have one. What kind of a price are you guys (or gals) looking to get?

02-24-2010, 12:57 PM	#13
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	I have the five-spoke OEM alloys on my sedan... it came this way, and it is NOT an S (but is "loaded" otherwise). The S has no bearing on wheel choice, the wheels are an upgrade option. Also, I see S sedans pretty often with steelies and plastic wheel covers. In my opinion, the 5-spoke looks better on sedans, like mine, while the newer 8-spoke design looks better on hatchbacks. I don't think the 5-spoke is available anymore, if Toyota's website is any indication. But either is a vast improvement over plastic wheel covers. First pic: my car (an '08) Second pic: HB with 8-spoke wheel Third pic: Sedan with 8-spoke wheel Attached Images

02-24-2010, 01:04 PM	#14
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	http://www.toyota.com/yaris/features.html Attached Images

02-24-2010, 04:10 PM	#16
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	I also covet these two OEM alloys. Wish they were available new for less than a fortune. I checked prices at the dealer once, and the price per wheel was ~$350/wheel(!) if I remember correctly. The alloys I've seen in the Toyota accessory catalog (I guess these are the Chinese ones) look too cheap (no offense to those that may have these). I would have gotten my latest Yaris with these nice alloys, but Toyota's Midwest district doesn't offer them! __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

02-24-2010, 04:17 PM	#17
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I like them!!! Attached Images __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

02-24-2010, 05:41 PM	#18
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	those 5 spokes are the first set of wheels i got before letting NJBOB have a shot at them.... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

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