Looking to buy used set of wheels - Toyota Yaris Forums

tmontague · 11-04-2015, 03:04 PM

I may pick up a nice set of bronze GP GR3's this weekend. They are sized 15" 6.5 wide with a +35 offset. This will allow me to run my current stock sized rubber on them.

They are being sold as $500 firm for 5 rims. I don't need the 5th but it would be nice to have just in case something happens to one. 4 are in excellent condition and one has curb rash but they come with touch up paint.

What are all of your thoughts on the price for these rims? I'm prefer paying $400-$450 but I like the look and color of these rims, I think they'll look nice on my Yaris. The size is great and will let me know 10mm wheel spacers down the road if need be.

Rigaud · 11-04-2015, 05:40 PM

I saw those and a friend has a set for lapping with slicks. Nice wheels and they go +-$1150 a set new. I saw the add, I would suggest you grab them asap if their as clean as you say they are. ;)

WeeYari · 11-04-2015, 05:44 PM

Do it!

At worst, it's only 50 bux more than your max budget + you get that 5th wheel.

Rigaud · 11-04-2015, 05:59 PM

I got mine for $400 plus tires on them that lasted me 1-1/2 seasons. I got lucky

tmontague · 11-05-2015, 07:12 AM

I appreciate the input guys. I committed to the buy and will be picking them up this weekend.

Problem is they're an early wedding present so my fiancée is holding them until the spring time. I tried to convince her otherwise but that was her one condition lol.

It gives me something to look forward to once the snow is gone at least! They are nice looking rims. For those of you that have them, how is the weight compared to the stock steelies?

WeeYari · 11-05-2015, 10:02 AM

Such a shame they are double drilled. That aside, you get a set of four beautiful wheels in what appears near pristine condition.

WeeYari · 11-05-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tmontague

how is the weight compared to the stock steelies?

I think they are comparable in weight to steelies, which is roughly 1 lb/inch of diameter + 1 lb. So you would be looking at 16 lbs/corner. With rubber, I'd say you'd be coming it at ~31 lbs/corner. Average weight, not lightweight, nor heavy.

tmontague · 11-05-2015, 10:47 AM

damn, I was hoping to save some weight over stock. That being said, I'd rather have strength over lightweight and risk cracking on the rough roads of Southern Ontario.

My Yaris pulls fine now since the TB and manifold mod ;) (plus I'm looking into a resonator back custom exhaust which won't hurt)

I'm not too thrown off by them being double drilled, I'd obviously prefer them not to be, but it's far from a deal breaker for me

Frank the Tank · 12-10-2015, 06:39 PM

Any recommendations out therefor lightweight wheels for everyday street use?

I don't mind buying used (kinda prefer it since I'm on a budget when it comes to modding) and I don't mind buying wheels from other car companies.

*kimona* · 12-10-2015, 06:54 PM

You could go with Mini Cooper wheels. These 15" Mini wheels weigh 11 or 12 lbs., and you can often find a nice set for about $200.

Frank the Tank · 12-11-2015, 10:13 PM

mini wheels and rota slipstreams are topping my list right now. rotas are a little more but i like the fact i can find them in a 16"

11-04-2015, 03:04 PM	#1
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	Looking to buy used set of wheels I may pick up a nice set of bronze GP GR3's this weekend. They are sized 15" 6.5 wide with a +35 offset. This will allow me to run my current stock sized rubber on them. They are being sold as $500 firm for 5 rims. I don't need the 5th but it would be nice to have just in case something happens to one. 4 are in excellent condition and one has curb rash but they come with touch up paint. What are all of your thoughts on the price for these rims? I'm prefer paying $400-$450 but I like the look and color of these rims, I think they'll look nice on my Yaris. The size is great and will let me know 10mm wheel spacers down the road if need be. __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

11-04-2015, 05:40 PM	#2
Rigaud Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rigaud, Quebec, Can. Posts: 357	I saw those and a friend has a set for lapping with slicks. Nice wheels and they go +-$1150 a set new. I saw the add, I would suggest you grab them asap if their as clean as you say they are. ;) __________________ 2009 Toyota Yaris (Little toy) 2002 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 3.0L (Big boy toy) 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 (winter & DD)

11-04-2015, 05:44 PM	#3
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	Do it! At worst, it's only 50 bux more than your max budget + you get that 5th wheel. __________________

11-04-2015, 05:59 PM	#4
Rigaud Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rigaud, Quebec, Can. Posts: 357	I got mine for $400 plus tires on them that lasted me 1-1/2 seasons. I got lucky __________________ 2009 Toyota Yaris (Little toy) 2002 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 3.0L (Big boy toy) 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 (winter & DD)

11-05-2015, 07:12 AM	#5
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	I appreciate the input guys. I committed to the buy and will be picking them up this weekend. Problem is they're an early wedding present so my fiancée is holding them until the spring time. I tried to convince her otherwise but that was her one condition lol. It gives me something to look forward to once the snow is gone at least! They are nice looking rims. For those of you that have them, how is the weight compared to the stock steelies? __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

11-05-2015, 10:02 AM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	Such a shame they are double drilled. That aside, you get a set of four beautiful wheels in what appears near pristine condition. __________________

11-05-2015, 10:47 AM	#8
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	damn, I was hoping to save some weight over stock. That being said, I'd rather have strength over lightweight and risk cracking on the rough roads of Southern Ontario. My Yaris pulls fine now since the TB and manifold mod ;) (plus I'm looking into a resonator back custom exhaust which won't hurt) I'm not too thrown off by them being double drilled, I'd obviously prefer them not to be, but it's far from a deal breaker for me __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

12-10-2015, 06:39 PM	#9
Frank the Tank Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 78	Any recommendations out therefor lightweight wheels for everyday street use? I don't mind buying used (kinda prefer it since I'm on a budget when it comes to modding) and I don't mind buying wheels from other car companies.

12-11-2015, 10:13 PM	#11
Frank the Tank Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 78	mini wheels and rota slipstreams are topping my list right now. rotas are a little more but i like the fact i can find them in a 16"