winter control

[markpeppie]

wondering what the yaris handles like in the winter, more spec montreal and our hell roads

[stuffy]

my hatchback was not too bad in the winter, but it is a light car with small narrow wheels, so in heavy snow conditions, it likes to follow the ruts

[ricko]

I didn't get my Yaris until April, so no serious winter testing. I did make a point of asking 5 or 6 different Echo owners about winter driving (yes, I actually stopped people getting out of their cars at the grocery store), and all reports were positive. I know winters are severe in Montreal, but we do get our share of winter storms on the shores of Georgian Bay too. :iono:

[NickNickNick]

Had my Yaris in December, and drove around the much more hellish streets of Regina, Saskatchewan for 4 months and can say I was pretty impressed with how easily the car handled. The ABS saved me a couple of times from hitting a curb and a car, but compared to the car I had prior to the Yaris, it does an awesome job.

[Jem_hadar]

I didn't get my Yaris until April, so no serious winter testing. I did make a point of asking 5 or 6 different Echo owners about winter driving (yes, I actually stopped people getting out of their cars at the grocery store), and all reports were positive. I know winters are severe in Montreal, but we do get our share of winter storms on the shores of Georgian Bay too. :iono:


Which grocery store? LOL

Loblaws, A&P, PriceChopper or IGA :laugh: thats awesome!

I had a lady chat me up about my Yaris at hte Macs when I was filling up like 3 weeks ago, her daughter wanted to get a new ride and was thinking about the new Yaris... i gave rave reviews :biggrin:

Jem

[pennystocks]

Should probaly pick up a set of snow tires for the front. They're $60-75 each so its not so bad.

[Jola1]

Reading about the challenges of winter driving in the Northern Hemisphere mkes me love living in South Australia.......

no snow:thumbup:

EVER.........:clap:

[ricko]

For Montreal, I would suggest real snow tires on all 4 corners. I've been there many times in winter, I know what you are up against.

[stuffy]

jola1, snow can be a pain to drive in when you need to get somewhere quickly, it can also be a lot of fun to drive in,
(and also a lot of fun, skiing, snowboarding, skating, tobogganing (yippee), hockey,)

i wouldn't trade canadian winters for anything because we also get the sun and heat in the summer- best of both worlds

[johnnyfive]

maybe get new rims for the summer(spring and fall if you have them), and put snow tires on the factory rims to use in the winter

thats my plan atleast...

[Frink]

I am a big believer in having a seperate snow tires and rims, the extra traction and control is well worth the price.
Plus, as a bonus, your summer tires last twice as long and your alloy rims stay nicer, longer.
I picked up my Yaris in December and really had no problems with traction through the winter here in Ontario's snow belt.
I always chuckle when I see these people in SUV's with balding all season, or massive 20" tires thinking they're invincible in the winter... only to find them in the ditch up the road.

[ricko]

I fully agree with the above posts ....... snow tires + winter wheels certainly have advantages. My Acura dealer didn't even charge me for the bi-annual change-over!!!!!!! I don't expect the same from the Toy Store, but it would be nice.