New member and need wheel advice - Toyota Yaris Forums

Superstarjr · 07-09-2012, 12:31 PM

First of all this is a fantastic site with a huge amount of priceless information

I am thinking of changing the wheels on my yaris to something a little wider.
Im thinking of buying these wheels but in 16" not 15"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-513-15...item3a713f6a5b

My question is would these wheel bolt on with no rubbing??
My yaris is standard apart from a cheeky remap ;)

Any help would help me so so soooo much !!

WeeYari · 07-09-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstarjr

My question is would these wheel bolt on with no rubbing??

With an offset of 0, not a hope in hell of no rubbing. Anything with an offset less than 38 gets into rubbing territory depending on tire width.

This is what 0 offset looks like.

Superstarjr · 07-09-2012, 12:58 PM

Thank you for the mega fast reply
i see the problem now aha
guess i should keep looking ;)

1.5 · 07-09-2012, 01:25 PM

More pics of 15x8.25 + 0

Never was able to lower the car down so its in the air but you can see how badly it sticks outside the fender.

IMG_20120708_090150.jpg

IMG_20120708_090204.jpg

Superstarjr · 07-09-2012, 01:55 PM

Yeah :)
Its a real shame really cause i really liked the style of those wheels :/
I can think of a way to fit them legally with no rubbing ??

vten · 07-09-2012, 01:57 PM

You should be ok with the +25 offsets and 195 width tires .

I have the xxr 527 17x8.25 +25 with tanabe coilover and it doesn't rub ..... It will look a lot better with a negative camber up front if you install the camber bolt .

My camber is -2.8 up front now and I'm very satisfied with the look and handling .

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40482

^ that's my wheel thread ...

Golddeenoh · 07-09-2012, 04:33 PM

you could talk to Garm about getting fender flares and rock the Yaris as a wide body, but there will need to be some wheel measurements to determine if it can be done and still function and look reasonable.

1.5 · 07-09-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstarjr

I can think of a way to fit them legally with no rubbing ??

are stanced out cars illegal in your area

yarisugi · 07-09-2012, 05:08 PM

I think the law there prohibits the tire tread from sticking out of the fender. (Looking straight down from the top of the fender to the ground). The loophole is that nothing is mentioned about the wheel. So stretching tires (tyres) on wide wheels makes it legal - technically. The tire tread still sits within the fender. Might not be true but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

OP, you can run 16x7 +15 offset

Superstarjr · 07-09-2012, 05:35 PM

Where i live (UK) no part of the tire is aloud to stick out from the wheel arch ( fender ) but most police are fairly resonable round my area and seem to allow the tire to stick out but not the tread. same for the mot centers. so not to bad really. I like the idea of really wide tires for the yaris but it needs it to stay as legal as possible ;)

Superstarjr · 07-09-2012, 05:44 PM

But saying that my 80 series landcruiser tire tread sticks out a bit

1.5 · 07-09-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

I think the law there prohibits the tire tread from sticking out of the fender. (Looking straight down from the top of the fender to the ground). The loophole is that nothing is mentioned about the wheel. So stretching tires (tyres) on wide wheels makes it legal - technically. The tire tread still sits within the fender. Might not be true but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

OP, you can run 16x7 +15 offset

Thanks Yarisgui, your legal expertise is unrivaled.

That is a crazy law. I wonder if it is because of the small streets in europe they want to make sure all cars stay within a lane. I don't know why else there would be a need for that.

Superstarjr · 07-09-2012, 05:54 PM

Yeah our roads are only small i guess

seems weird to me though beause my landcuiser has tread on the sides of the tires which comes out of the fender a few mm yet the police say nothing and it passes its mots no problem ?? surely thats much more dangerous ??

why? · 07-09-2012, 07:05 PM

wouldn't surprise me if SUV rules were different, in the US especially once a vehicle has a gvwr of over 6000 i think it is pretty much exempt from a ton of rules. Wouldn't surprise me if the rest of the world followed similar ideas.

tooter · 07-09-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superstarjr

First of all this is a fantastic site with a huge amount of priceless information

I am thinking of changing the wheels on my yaris to something a little wider.
Im thinking of buying these wheels but in 16" not 15"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-513-15...item3a713f6a5b

My question is would these wheel bolt on with no rubbing??
My yaris is standard apart from a cheeky remap ;)

Any help would help me so so soooo much !!

Hi star,

I LOVE that style also. they look like Minilite wheels an old 1960's Mini Cooper.

Over the years, Panasport also made this distinctive style as well as Enkei.

I got exactly the same style, except not as deep dished. They're 15X7...

The offset is +35 but I had to install 5mm spacers to clear the disk brake calipers.

With 195/60 tires, they don't stick out, and don't rub... and the wheels retain their stock diameter so that the odometer and speedometer remain accurate.

Superstarjr · 07-10-2012, 03:53 AM

Thank you tooter
That's helped so much !! Your car looks stunning by the way. That center exit exhaust look amazing also :)
I'm defornantly going to be on the search for those wheels in the UK

tooter · 07-10-2012, 10:58 AM

They're Rota RB's, and are manufactured in the Phillipines.

http://www.rotawheels.com/

Superstarjr · 07-10-2012, 11:08 AM

Do you think if i was to go with a rota rb 16x8 it would rub ??
cause i want to run a 205x45 or 50 toyo proxes ??

07-09-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	New member and need wheel advice First of all this is a fantastic site with a huge amount of priceless information I am thinking of changing the wheels on my yaris to something a little wider. Im thinking of buying these wheels but in 16" not 15" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-513-15...item3a713f6a5b My question is would these wheel bolt on with no rubbing?? My yaris is standard apart from a cheeky remap ;) Any help would help me so so soooo much !!

07-09-2012, 01:25 PM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	More pics of 15x8.25 + 0 Never was able to lower the car down so its in the air but you can see how badly it sticks outside the fender. IMG_20120708_090150.jpg IMG_20120708_090204.jpg __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-09-2012, 04:33 PM	#7
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	you could talk to Garm about getting fender flares and rock the Yaris as a wide body, but there will need to be some wheel measurements to determine if it can be done and still function and look reasonable. __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

07-09-2012, 07:05 PM	#14
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	wouldn't surprise me if SUV rules were different, in the US especially once a vehicle has a gvwr of over 6000 i think it is pretty much exempt from a ton of rules. Wouldn't surprise me if the rest of the world followed similar ideas. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

07-09-2012, 12:58 PM	#3
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	Thank you for the mega fast reply i see the problem now aha guess i should keep looking ;)

07-09-2012, 01:55 PM	#5
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	Yeah :) Its a real shame really cause i really liked the style of those wheels :/ I can think of a way to fit them legally with no rubbing ??

07-09-2012, 01:57 PM	#6
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	You should be ok with the +25 offsets and 195 width tires . I have the xxr 527 17x8.25 +25 with tanabe coilover and it doesn't rub ..... It will look a lot better with a negative camber up front if you install the camber bolt . My camber is -2.8 up front now and I'm very satisfied with the look and handling . http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40482 ^ that's my wheel thread ...

07-09-2012, 05:08 PM	#9
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	I think the law there prohibits the tire tread from sticking out of the fender. (Looking straight down from the top of the fender to the ground). The loophole is that nothing is mentioned about the wheel. So stretching tires (tyres) on wide wheels makes it legal - technically. The tire tread still sits within the fender. Might not be true but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. OP, you can run 16x7 +15 offset

07-09-2012, 05:35 PM	#10
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	Where i live (UK) no part of the tire is aloud to stick out from the wheel arch ( fender ) but most police are fairly resonable round my area and seem to allow the tire to stick out but not the tread. same for the mot centers. so not to bad really. I like the idea of really wide tires for the yaris but it needs it to stay as legal as possible ;)

07-09-2012, 05:44 PM	#11
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	But saying that my 80 series landcruiser tire tread sticks out a bit

07-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#13
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	Yeah our roads are only small i guess seems weird to me though beause my landcuiser has tread on the sides of the tires which comes out of the fender a few mm yet the police say nothing and it passes its mots no problem ?? surely thats much more dangerous ??

07-10-2012, 03:53 AM	#16
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	Thank you tooter That's helped so much !! Your car looks stunning by the way. That center exit exhaust look amazing also :) I'm defornantly going to be on the search for those wheels in the UK

07-10-2012, 10:58 AM	#17
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	They're Rota RB's, and are manufactured in the Phillipines. http://www.rotawheels.com/

07-10-2012, 11:08 AM	#18
Superstarjr View User's Garage Drives: Toyota yaris 2006 D4d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 19	Do you think if i was to go with a rota rb 16x8 it would rub ?? cause i want to run a 205x45 or 50 toyo proxes ??