Thinking about buying some Motegi MR7 rims - Toyota Yaris Forums

snakedoc · 01-17-2012, 07:11 PM

I've got an 07 hb with stock 14" rims and tires. I can get a decent set of 15" Motegi MR7 rims for an ok price (less than $300). I don't want to spend any more right now as this is just for looks and summer usage as I want to put snow tires on my steel rims. From what I have researched it looks like the rim specs are:
15 x 6.5, ET35
16.5 lbs per rim

I plan to run 195/55-15 tires. My main question is what kind of hit do you think I would take on mpg? I'm guessing this should be fine but any comments or concerns are appreciated.

33OH · 01-18-2012, 07:44 AM

They weigh about the same as your steelies, I think gas mileage will be around the same.

Viperoni · 01-18-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33OH

They weigh about the same as your steelies, I think gas mileage will be around the same.

QFT they're heavy like steelies. Between that and the outdated styling

*kimona* · 01-19-2012, 02:14 AM

Here you go:

SAV912 · 01-19-2012, 03:39 AM

I dunno about outdated, but those look nearly exactly like Civic HFP Si rims. Look decent, but probably wouldn't be my first choice on a Yaris.

-C

33OH · 01-19-2012, 12:57 PM

Styling isn't really outdated, just overdone. There's so many different brands of that same rim style I couldn't even name half. But for $300 for a new set of wheels, it's a good deal.

And my current wheels weigh 28.3 lbs. each, hows THAT for heavy?

33OH · 01-19-2012, 01:11 PM

vten · 01-19-2012, 08:09 PM

Don't listen to ryan ^ ... , he know nothing about rims ... Lol J/k bro ..

33OH · 01-20-2012, 08:25 AM

Haha. P.S. We need to set up a meet for this summer Tan!

JTDBT903 · 01-21-2012, 09:59 AM

Don't worry about taking a big hit on your MPG. I'm running some pretty heavy Mini Cooper 16'' rims with the heavy run flat OEM tires and still get 37-39 MPG.

But, at $300 is a little pricey for used MR7s unless they come with tires.
For less than $100 more you can get some new Konig feathers and be much happier!

Ryan, glad you got those Niche wheels back! Love em! Best looking ones on your car. I only seen one other set on E-Bay and they were chrome.

snakedoc · 01-21-2012, 04:08 PM

I bought them and ended up paying $260. The tires are pretty much done, two are into the wear bars and the other two are almost there. The one is missing the emblem from the center cap. Probably should have waited but they are mine now. Since I was trying to keep it low budget I don't feel like I got really ripped off. I'll get some new tires by the time I put them on in the spring. They are gunmetal and I think they will look ok on my blue car.

JTDBT903 · 01-21-2012, 06:48 PM

Let's see some pictures when you get squared away!

I have a set of those MR7s on my 2003 Mazda MPV van.

I think you are the closest Yarisworld member to me by the way!

01-17-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
snakedoc Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 2	Thinking about buying some Motegi MR7 rims I've got an 07 hb with stock 14" rims and tires. I can get a decent set of 15" Motegi MR7 rims for an ok price (less than $300). I don't want to spend any more right now as this is just for looks and summer usage as I want to put snow tires on my steel rims. From what I have researched it looks like the rim specs are: 15 x 6.5, ET35 16.5 lbs per rim I plan to run 195/55-15 tires. My main question is what kind of hit do you think I would take on mpg? I'm guessing this should be fine but any comments or concerns are appreciated.

01-19-2012, 03:39 AM	#5
SAV912 Pirate Yaaaaris View User's Garage Drives: '00 Toyota Celica GTS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 573	I dunno about outdated, but those look nearly exactly like Civic HFP Si rims. Look decent, but probably wouldn't be my first choice on a Yaris. -C __________________ Georgia Bulldogs! '09 Yaris LB 5MT Sold.

01-21-2012, 09:59 AM	#10
JTDBT903 Drives: '08 SEDAN 5 SPD. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE. OHIO Posts: 125	Don't worry about taking a big hit on your MPG. I'm running some pretty heavy Mini Cooper 16'' rims with the heavy run flat OEM tires and still get 37-39 MPG. But, at $300 is a little pricey for used MR7s unless they come with tires. For less than $100 more you can get some new Konig feathers and be much happier! Ryan, glad you got those Niche wheels back! Love em! Best looking ones on your car. I only seen one other set on E-Bay and they were chrome. __________________

01-21-2012, 06:48 PM	#12
JTDBT903 Drives: '08 SEDAN 5 SPD. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE. OHIO Posts: 125	Let's see some pictures when you get squared away! I have a set of those MR7s on my 2003 Mazda MPV van. I think you are the closest Yarisworld member to me by the way! __________________

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01-18-2012, 07:44 AM	#2
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	They weigh about the same as your steelies, I think gas mileage will be around the same.

01-19-2012, 12:57 PM	#6
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Styling isn't really outdated, just overdone. There's so many different brands of that same rim style I couldn't even name half. But for $300 for a new set of wheels, it's a good deal. And my current wheels weigh 28.3 lbs. each, hows THAT for heavy?

01-19-2012, 01:11 PM	#7
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01-19-2012, 08:09 PM	#8
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	Don't listen to ryan ^ ... , he know nothing about rims ... Lol J/k bro ..

01-20-2012, 08:25 AM	#9
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Haha. P.S. We need to set up a meet for this summer Tan!

01-21-2012, 04:08 PM	#11
snakedoc Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 2	I bought them and ended up paying $260. The tires are pretty much done, two are into the wear bars and the other two are almost there. The one is missing the emblem from the center cap. Probably should have waited but they are mine now. Since I was trying to keep it low budget I don't feel like I got really ripped off. I'll get some new tires by the time I put them on in the spring. They are gunmetal and I think they will look ok on my blue car.