18" alloy wheel option?

[Darla]

Originally Posted by Floyd

I presently have a Prius and I plan to get a 2007 S sedan Yaris. I was checking the options in the brochure and noticed that you can order the 18" alloy rims and tires. I'm not sure this is a option from Toyota or one from a third party. I don't have the brochure with me as my daughter has taken it to school with her today. 1st question-How much extra is this option? 2nd- eventually, when these tires wear out, how expensive are the the 18" tires compared to the 15"? 3rd- Where can I view a photo of a Yaris S sedan with the 18" alloy rims and tires? I'm sure they will look good but by the time I get through adding all the extras that we want, I could buy another Prius or Corolla (just kidding). I also read somewhere that the Corolla actually gets better gas mileage (41mpg) than the Yaris (with auto tran. at 39mpg)? Thanks

I've got the 18" rims & tires on my Liftback. Not only do they look great, but they really help my little bug of a car hug the road. My dad has an older echo and my biggest complaint about it is that it feels like it could blow away in windy weather, or when crossing a bridge. With such light-weight cars, it's much better to have the larger tires. The rims are aluminum which keeps the weight essentially the same as the smaller tires = same mpg.
As for the advertised mpg--that all depends on how you drive. I've got manual transmission, but I like to zip around so I know I'll never get the optimum mpg. Just not ready to drive like an old lady!
Darla