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Luna V 2.0 · 10-25-2008, 11:10 AM

I didn't ask about tires because I was hoping I'd be able to run the stock ones, at first anyway, unless thats a horrible idea, in that case I'll have to wait a bit longer so I can afford to get wheels and tires.

And Nate, thanks for breaking it down so well. I'll see if I can find a set of Enkei for around 400. I've been checking craiglist often but 15" are hard to find. Mostly I see alot of 17" and up.

natethegreat38 · 10-27-2008, 11:41 AM

No worries...happy to help.

dyamidelsin6 · 04-17-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Luna V 2.0

So I actually want to buy some rims, but I know next to nothing about wheels or any of this stuff. Luckily most of the sites kinda pick out for you what fits your car which is nice, otherwise I'd have even more to worry about.

Now I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction from there. I'm mostly doing this for looks so I don't exactly want to spend too much money but I also want them to be light so as not to kill the gas efficiency, so I'll be sticking to 15" most likely.

Does brand really make so much of a difference? I looked around on tirerack and discounttiredirect and the cheapest wheels were brands I don't see around here very much, that's why I'm asking. Mostly I've seen MSW, Elbrus and MB Wheels at the top of the affordable wheels list. Yet around here I see alot of Enkei and Konig, is that just cause they're more popular or is it just much better quality?

Basically I'm trying to say that I'd love to be able to keep prices at under 100 per wheel, but if the less popular brands are less popular for a reason (aka the wheels aren't that great) then I'm willing to spend more.

So if anyone would drop some wheel buying wisdom on me I'd appreciate it.

There are various brands that you can choose from depending on the kind that you are comfortable and that which suits the car. Check out: www.clicktire.com . They have a great range of tires and wheels and I’m sure you will find the right ones to suit your needs.

TheYaris05 · 04-24-2009, 02:55 PM

I have found a sw for tire calculations (TyreComp1.3) it looks nice to me the good thing is that it is downloadable and can be used offline here is the download link

http://rapidshare.com/files/22084293...mp1.3.zip.html

10-25-2008, 11:10 AM	#19
Luna V 2.0 Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Blazing Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 63	I didn't ask about tires because I was hoping I'd be able to run the stock ones, at first anyway, unless thats a horrible idea, in that case I'll have to wait a bit longer so I can afford to get wheels and tires. And Nate, thanks for breaking it down so well. I'll see if I can find a set of Enkei for around 400. I've been checking craiglist often but 15" are hard to find. Mostly I see alot of 17" and up. Last edited by Luna V 2.0; 10-25-2008 at 11:21 AM.

10-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#20
natethegreat38 Party like a Barack star Drives: '08 LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 288	No worries...happy to help. __________________ i don't feel like creating another signature, yet. Give it another week...

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04-24-2009, 02:55 PM	#22
TheYaris05 Drives: 2005 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UAE Posts: 6	I have found a sw for tire calculations (TyreComp1.3) it looks nice to me the good thing is that it is downloadable and can be used offline here is the download link http://rapidshare.com/files/22084293...mp1.3.zip.html