17's or 16's with lower? HELP PLEASE!!!! - Toyota Yaris Forums

RSboyz · 09-28-2007, 02:36 AM

hey guys, im planning to get rims next month and now i need some of your expert ideas. i originally planning to go with 17 inches and no lowering. but now im thinking, i want my car to LOOK lower so not sure if the 17's would do that without actual lowering so ive been considering 16's with lowering springs. not sure which package would look better so please help me out with your ideas and if you know any pics, please post it as well. thanks a lot.

slvryaris · 09-28-2007, 02:40 AM

If you go 16's you can go with taller tires and 17's would obviously not give you that good cushion. I would just look around and see some of the other guys cars and see what ya think. I think I am going to go 16's later on and I have mine lowered with the Tanabe NF kit which brings it down like 1.2 inches.

yrsdrgn · 09-28-2007, 02:43 AM

16 with lower ^^ 17s are alright but i dont think the ride is that comfy =P check out the for "sticky" posts in the wheels, tires, and suspension forums to get some more ideas ^^ hope that helps

RSboyz · 09-28-2007, 02:45 AM

the "MORE CUSHION" is what ive been thinking with the 16s and the 17s may LOOKED to close the gap a lil bit more but i still dont think the car would look LOWERED. is it possible to lower the car and still put on 17s with low profile?

yrsdrgn · 09-28-2007, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RSboyz

the "MORE CUSHION" is what ive been thinking with the 16s and the 17s may LOOKED to close the gap a lil bit more but i still dont think the car would look LOWERED. is it possible to lower the car and still put on 17s with low profile?

17s with low profile? of course ^^ Etimago is lowered on Tein coilovers and has 17s i believe ^^

eijikikimaru · 09-28-2007, 05:49 AM

Etimago has 18's

Assuming your getting the same model with the same width...then 16's would be best for Daily driving. Due to the smaller circumference it'll be less work to get the wheels rotating; lesser weight to get the wheels rotating; more cushion for the pushing (sorry couldn't help myself); cheaper cost for wheels & tires; if lowering w/ just springs you have a lower car physically and visually; less surface area to clean rims w/ more surface area for shiny tires; and that's all i can think of this late in the night.

I personally have 17's but soon to change to either 15's or 16's. Our car has lots of show but very little go. For me a peppier car is to my liking. Saving gas money,tire replacement money, slightly quicker and lower stance floats my boat. Beside, I find big rims being played out.

Just my $.02

Don't know if you can see but the stock red yaris barely sit higher then the other red yaris w/ the white 17's. The white rims i believe is using Df210's Oh the white rim yaris is also stripped so take that into account. What I'm trying to say, all though the car is lowered...just doesn't look like it to me...all i see is the wheel gap shortened

thebarber · 09-28-2007, 11:54 AM

16's or 17's without a drop will look like youre lifted...

PetersRedYaris · 09-28-2007, 12:15 PM

It sounds like you want a soft comfortable ride for daily driving but a nice visual improvment also. You should get 16's with Tanabe NF210 springs. I have 17's with NF210's and I love the look and have never rubbed but the ride is no fun over train tracks.

NF210's are the softest drop spring available in case you were going to ask.

You can see my car here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/fun...do=view&id=153

cm07yaris · 09-28-2007, 12:53 PM

I've got 16's with a 205/50 tire, and lowered 1.5" front and rear, I could probably go lower but I would see some rubbing, I can post a pic if you'd like?

*kimona* · 09-28-2007, 12:57 PM

If you don't lower the car, an aftermarket wheel with improper offset will acentuate the already large wheel gap. The trick with an unlowered car is to keep the offset as high as possible which keeps the wheels/tires nicely tucked.

As well, the appearance of wheel gap increases with decreases in tire sidewall.

death is my gift · 09-28-2007, 01:03 PM

17's not lowered:

17's lowered: (Tanabe DF210 springs / 40+offset) NO RUBBING.

RSboyz · 09-28-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm07yaris

I've got 16's with a 205/50 tire, and lowered 1.5" front and rear, I could probably go lower but I would see some rubbing, I can post a pic if you'd like?

if you could please post a pic, then would be great.

smokinyaris · 09-28-2007, 05:07 PM

15 or 16 FTW

07typeS · 09-28-2007, 06:00 PM

16's with a drop

smokinyaris · 09-28-2007, 07:03 PM

16" lowered on DF

Ferret_san · 09-28-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinyaris

16" lowered on DF

VERY Nice.

mojoyaris · 09-28-2007, 11:50 PM

I sent you a pm. I have some lowering springs sitting in my garage doing nothing since I got coilovers and I'm thinking of getting another set next year. I ran the springs on 17 inch 40 offset rims with 215 x 40 series.
On aggressive turns it did rub a bit, but with 205's they won't rub.

I only had them on the car for about 4 - 5 months, but did two autocross events in them with stock struts. It did pretty well and out ran all the mini's that were there to compete.

They lower the car about 1.5inches. They are the same as the Megan lowering springs but in red (Spirit springs).

This is what it looked like with 17's

and this is what it looked like with 16's

RSboyz · 09-29-2007, 05:29 PM

im leaning towards 17s with lower but im afraid the rubbing problem.

09-28-2007, 02:36 AM	#1
RSboyz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 150	17's or 16's with lower? HELP PLEASE!!!! hey guys, im planning to get rims next month and now i need some of your expert ideas. i originally planning to go with 17 inches and no lowering. but now im thinking, i want my car to LOOK lower so not sure if the 17's would do that without actual lowering so ive been considering 16's with lowering springs. not sure which package would look better so please help me out with your ideas and if you know any pics, please post it as well. thanks a lot.

09-28-2007, 02:43 AM	#3
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	16 with lower ^^ 17s are alright but i dont think the ride is that comfy =P check out the for "sticky" posts in the wheels, tires, and suspension forums to get some more ideas ^^ hope that helps __________________

09-28-2007, 05:49 AM	#6
eijikikimaru Q(','Q) View User's Garage Drives: 3dr Meteroite Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So. CaL Posts: 399	Etimago has 18's Assuming your getting the same model with the same width...then 16's would be best for Daily driving. Due to the smaller circumference it'll be less work to get the wheels rotating; lesser weight to get the wheels rotating; more cushion for the pushing (sorry couldn't help myself); cheaper cost for wheels & tires; if lowering w/ just springs you have a lower car physically and visually; less surface area to clean rims w/ more surface area for shiny tires; and that's all i can think of this late in the night. I personally have 17's but soon to change to either 15's or 16's. Our car has lots of show but very little go. For me a peppier car is to my liking. Saving gas money,tire replacement money, slightly quicker and lower stance floats my boat. Beside, I find big rims being played out. Just my $.02 Don't know if you can see but the stock red yaris barely sit higher then the other red yaris w/ the white 17's. The white rims i believe is using Df210's Oh the white rim yaris is also stripped so take that into account. What I'm trying to say, all though the car is lowered...just doesn't look like it to me...all i see is the wheel gap shortened Last edited by eijikikimaru; 09-28-2007 at 06:11 AM.

09-28-2007, 11:54 AM	#7
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	16's or 17's without a drop will look like youre lifted... __________________

09-28-2007, 01:03 PM	#11
death is my gift wacky broadway nightmare View User's Garage Drives: Willow is a '07 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 621	17's not lowered: 17's lowered: (Tanabe DF210 springs / 40+offset) NO RUBBING. __________________ "it's always complicated and at some point someone has to draw the line and that is always going to be me. you get down on me for cutting myself off but in the end the slayer is always cut off" Buffy

09-28-2007, 02:40 AM	#2
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	If you go 16's you can go with taller tires and 17's would obviously not give you that good cushion. I would just look around and see some of the other guys cars and see what ya think. I think I am going to go 16's later on and I have mine lowered with the Tanabe NF kit which brings it down like 1.2 inches.

09-28-2007, 02:45 AM	#4
RSboyz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 150	the "MORE CUSHION" is what ive been thinking with the 16s and the 17s may LOOKED to close the gap a lil bit more but i still dont think the car would look LOWERED. is it possible to lower the car and still put on 17s with low profile?

09-28-2007, 12:15 PM	#8
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	It sounds like you want a soft comfortable ride for daily driving but a nice visual improvment also. You should get 16's with Tanabe NF210 springs. I have 17's with NF210's and I love the look and have never rubbed but the ride is no fun over train tracks. NF210's are the softest drop spring available in case you were going to ask. You can see my car here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/fun...do=view&id=153

09-28-2007, 12:53 PM	#9
cm07yaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Blazing Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 647	I've got 16's with a 205/50 tire, and lowered 1.5" front and rear, I could probably go lower but I would see some rubbing, I can post a pic if you'd like?

09-28-2007, 12:57 PM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	If you don't lower the car, an aftermarket wheel with improper offset will acentuate the already large wheel gap. The trick with an unlowered car is to keep the offset as high as possible which keeps the wheels/tires nicely tucked. As well, the appearance of wheel gap increases with decreases in tire sidewall.

09-28-2007, 05:07 PM	#13
smokinyaris Drives: bad boy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 339	15 or 16 FTW

09-28-2007, 06:00 PM	#14
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	16's with a drop __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

09-28-2007, 07:03 PM	#15
smokinyaris Drives: bad boy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 339	16" lowered on DF

09-28-2007, 11:50 PM	#17
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	I sent you a pm. I have some lowering springs sitting in my garage doing nothing since I got coilovers and I'm thinking of getting another set next year. I ran the springs on 17 inch 40 offset rims with 215 x 40 series. On aggressive turns it did rub a bit, but with 205's they won't rub. I only had them on the car for about 4 - 5 months, but did two autocross events in them with stock struts. It did pretty well and out ran all the mini's that were there to compete. They lower the car about 1.5inches. They are the same as the Megan lowering springs but in red (Spirit springs). This is what it looked like with 17's and this is what it looked like with 16's __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

09-29-2007, 05:29 PM	#18
RSboyz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 150	im leaning towards 17s with lower but im afraid the rubbing problem.

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