Summer Tires 195/50/16 (2) Options? - Toyota Yaris Forums

derickveliz2 · 03-26-2013, 01:55 AM

Hi guys, I need to get new summer tires and I'm between 2 tires:

1- Kumho's Solus KH25

2.-Falken Ziex ZE-912

I've read good and bad things, but rather have some Yaris friends feed back if possible.

Thanks,

1- Kumho's Solus KH25

2.-Falken Ziex ZE-912

D.

Kaotic Lazagna · 03-26-2013, 03:18 AM

For me, the 912's were just okay, not bad at anything, but doesn't excel at anything either. They lasted long, could have gotten the rated mileage out of them, but I sold the rims.

If it doesn't snow at where you live (or you are going to use them only in the summer), I'd go with strict summer tires. They outperform all seasons in wet and dry conditions, but are just pretty noisy.

I keep thinking your rims are 17's. lol

derickveliz2 · 03-26-2013, 11:58 PM

thank Kao, for your input.

The noise would be an issue for me, )o:

D.

derickveliz2 · 03-27-2013, 12:07 AM

Should I be looking at some thing like Dunlop Direzza DZ101:

D.

Kaotic Lazagna · 03-27-2013, 12:15 AM

I had some Direzza model on a pair of my Rota Grids. Can't remember which ones, but they were way better than the Ziex 912's.

I'm sure those Direzza's will be better as well, but being directional, I'm going to assume they are on the (a bit) noisy side.

NJ Drive · 03-27-2013, 09:37 PM

Here's another option...
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39511

derickveliz2 · 03-29-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ Drive

Here's another option...
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39511

Shipping information?
more pictures?

D.

TOUGEghost · 03-30-2013, 07:08 PM

I like the DZ101's, especially considering how cheap they are. They are not the stickiest tires out there, but they aren't mean to be. They seem to last pretty long and wet traction seems almost the same as when it's dry.

why? · 03-31-2013, 08:47 PM

If you are looking at summer tires, go with that magic formula Toyo size the autocross guys actually banned. What is it? 195/50?

enviri · 04-01-2013, 01:46 PM

are u looking for summer ultra high grip tires or grippy all seasons?

derickveliz2 · 04-01-2013, 01:57 PM

A quiet ride, not uni-directional and no snow tire.

Thanks

D.

03-26-2013, 01:55 AM	#1
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Summer Tires 195/50/16 (2) Options? Hi guys, I need to get new summer tires and I'm between 2 tires: 1- Kumho's Solus KH25 2.-Falken Ziex ZE-912 I've read good and bad things, but rather have some Yaris friends feed back if possible. Thanks, 1- Kumho's Solus KH25 2.-Falken Ziex ZE-912 D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-26-2013, 11:58 PM	#3
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	thank Kao, for your input. The noise would be an issue for me, )o: D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-27-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Should I be looking at some thing like Dunlop Direzza DZ101: D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-31-2013, 08:47 PM	#9
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	If you are looking at summer tires, go with that magic formula Toyo size the autocross guys actually banned. What is it? 195/50? __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-01-2013, 01:57 PM	#11
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	A quiet ride, not uni-directional and no snow tire. Thanks D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-26-2013, 03:18 AM	#2
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	For me, the 912's were just okay, not bad at anything, but doesn't excel at anything either. They lasted long, could have gotten the rated mileage out of them, but I sold the rims. If it doesn't snow at where you live (or you are going to use them only in the summer), I'd go with strict summer tires. They outperform all seasons in wet and dry conditions, but are just pretty noisy. I keep thinking your rims are 17's. lol

03-27-2013, 12:15 AM	#5
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I had some Direzza model on a pair of my Rota Grids. Can't remember which ones, but they were way better than the Ziex 912's. I'm sure those Direzza's will be better as well, but being directional, I'm going to assume they are on the (a bit) noisy side.

03-27-2013, 09:37 PM	#6
NJ Drive Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 179	Here's another option... http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39511

03-30-2013, 07:08 PM	#8
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	I like the DZ101's, especially considering how cheap they are. They are not the stickiest tires out there, but they aren't mean to be. They seem to last pretty long and wet traction seems almost the same as when it's dry.

04-01-2013, 01:46 PM	#10
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	are u looking for summer ultra high grip tires or grippy all seasons?

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