Questions regarding lowering. - Toyota Yaris Forums

Fehrain · 07-07-2012, 04:45 AM

Hi, I'm new to this forum, and just recently decided to started modding my 2009 Yaris 4 door Hatchback.

Now for the questions:

I just recently purchased and installed Sparco Assetto Gara(bronze) on my car. I'm looking to lower my car with Tein S-techs and Tokico HP Blues. Will I rub/poke with those? And will I need a camber kit or roll my fenders?

Other info:
Wheels have +30 offset 15x6.5 and 185/60 R15 for all four tires.

Also of note, I'm new at this stuff but I want to learn, so any explanations regarding terminology and reasons for things would greatly help!

*tk-421* · 07-07-2012, 06:02 AM

Welcome!

That's about a 1" drop, right? I think you'll do fine.
You may want to think about adding just a little bit of camber just in case you get too close to the fender, but it's an easy/cheap fix.

CrankyOldMan · 07-07-2012, 08:37 AM

I've got blues/s-techs also, and it's about a 2" drop. I'm running 205/50R15's on stock wheels and have had no tire clearance issues so far. I did run into a ground clearance issue at the car wash the other day though...

You can use the "size comparer" on www.rimsntires.com to see what the difference is between two different wheel/tire setups.

1.5 · 07-07-2012, 09:58 AM

You should be more than fine with that setup.

comparison to stock:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

yPod09 · 07-07-2012, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the forum! What color is your car?

I just did the exact same set-up on the exact same car, same shocks/struts, same springs, same tire size, with a +38 offset. Everyone swore to me that there would be no rubbing, this has NOT been the case. On curvy mountain roads and very spirited driving, my front tires rub quite a bit, especially the left.

I love the set-up otherwise, but that is a little frustrating. I may add a degree of camber in the front, see if that helps.

Just to let you know.

p.s. I'm new to the world of car mods and don't totally understand offset, but I think it means that your wheels would stick out further than mine. Which will look GREAT, but might rub more.

Fehrain · 07-07-2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the replies! Haha my car is Blazing blue metallic. I'm still not sure if I'm going to get the springs/shocks right now, but that's what I plan to do. I don't really have to worry about curvy roads since I'm in houston XD and it's all flat/straight roads lol. Makes for boring drives though >.> Potholes on the other hand..... all over the place. If I do get the set up, I probably will add some camber regardless just to be safe.

1.5 · 07-07-2012, 12:28 PM

a hint of camber, -.5 to -1.5 is going to really help with handling and you should see almost no camber wear.

cali yaris · 07-07-2012, 01:12 PM

^ almost no tread wear.

1.5 · 07-07-2012, 01:20 PM

Yea that's what I meant lol

Fehrain · 07-08-2012, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the help guys! Now I just need to get the stuff lol.

nimuntak · 07-14-2012, 07:06 PM

Im selling my coil overs from my yaris, they dropped my car about 4-5 inches. I bought them brand new, but I'm selling my car and have no need for the coils anymore.

I'm asking about 1000-1100, as i did buy them for 1300.

Message me if interested!

07-07-2012, 04:45 AM	#1
Fehrain View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5dr HB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Questions regarding lowering. Hi, I'm new to this forum, and just recently decided to started modding my 2009 Yaris 4 door Hatchback. Now for the questions: I just recently purchased and installed Sparco Assetto Gara(bronze) on my car. I'm looking to lower my car with Tein S-techs and Tokico HP Blues. Will I rub/poke with those? And will I need a camber kit or roll my fenders? Other info: Wheels have +30 offset 15x6.5 and 185/60 R15 for all four tires. Also of note, I'm new at this stuff but I want to learn, so any explanations regarding terminology and reasons for things would greatly help!

07-07-2012, 06:02 AM	#2
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Welcome! That's about a 1" drop, right? I think you'll do fine. You may want to think about adding just a little bit of camber just in case you get too close to the fender, but it's an easy/cheap fix. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

07-07-2012, 09:58 AM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	You should be more than fine with that setup. comparison to stock: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-07-2012, 12:28 PM	#7
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	a hint of camber, -.5 to -1.5 is going to really help with handling and you should see almost no camber wear. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-07-2012, 01:12 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ almost no tread wear. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-07-2012, 08:37 AM	#3
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	I've got blues/s-techs also, and it's about a 2" drop. I'm running 205/50R15's on stock wheels and have had no tire clearance issues so far. I did run into a ground clearance issue at the car wash the other day though... You can use the "size comparer" on www.rimsntires.com to see what the difference is between two different wheel/tire setups.

07-07-2012, 10:48 AM	#5
yPod09 All black everything. View User's Garage Drives: '09 5dr All black. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 119	Welcome to the forum! What color is your car? I just did the exact same set-up on the exact same car, same shocks/struts, same springs, same tire size, with a +38 offset. Everyone swore to me that there would be no rubbing, this has NOT been the case. On curvy mountain roads and very spirited driving, my front tires rub quite a bit, especially the left. I love the set-up otherwise, but that is a little frustrating. I may add a degree of camber in the front, see if that helps. Just to let you know. p.s. I'm new to the world of car mods and don't totally understand offset, but I think it means that your wheels would stick out further than mine. Which will look GREAT, but might rub more.

07-07-2012, 12:17 PM	#6
Fehrain View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5dr HB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies! Haha my car is Blazing blue metallic. I'm still not sure if I'm going to get the springs/shocks right now, but that's what I plan to do. I don't really have to worry about curvy roads since I'm in houston XD and it's all flat/straight roads lol. Makes for boring drives though >.> Potholes on the other hand..... all over the place. If I do get the set up, I probably will add some camber regardless just to be safe.

07-07-2012, 01:20 PM	#9
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Yea that's what I meant lol __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-08-2012, 12:58 PM	#10
Fehrain View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5dr HB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Thanks for the help guys! Now I just need to get the stuff lol.

07-14-2012, 07:06 PM	#11
nimuntak Nikki Alanna Drives: 08 Meteorite Metallic Hatch Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 65	Im selling my coil overs from my yaris, they dropped my car about 4-5 inches. I bought them brand new, but I'm selling my car and have no need for the coils anymore. I'm asking about 1000-1100, as i did buy them for 1300. Message me if interested!

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