Time for new Tires! - Toyota Yaris Forums

jayeh · 01-15-2014, 07:08 PM

I'll be needing a set of summer tires once spring comes! Any suggestions?

I've never bought tires before that weren't bought in desperation, I've never actually shopped for tires/been able to afford them before.

I'm curious about trying a LRR tire, but also wouldn't mind something that gives me a better ride.

Ideally I'd be buying something online in the US and going to collect it across the border so I'm open to any suggestions online!

NEexpat · 01-15-2014, 10:36 PM

Well i'll chime in.

My stocks are currently in my garage as I am running my winters. The stocks will be gone in the next few months, they lasted about 50k miles.

After all my reading and research, planning to buy new tires in the spring gave me plenty of time to look about. I have narrowed it down to 2.

Michelin Defenders
Hankook Optimo H727's

Leaning towards the Hankooks.

In addition to all the info available here on tires, here is a link to a consumer report on tires, I think it's about 18 months old so....................HERE

Why leaning towards the Hankooks, about $50 a tire difference, thats why.

*kimona* · 01-16-2014, 02:26 AM

Two recommendations:

1. To improve straight-line stability on the Yaris, only choose a tread design with a continuous, flat, wide center rib. (In doing so, I have completely eliminated highway wander).
2. Look for a silica-based tread compound.

Hershey · 01-16-2014, 10:46 AM

Bridgestone Ecopia 422 . Can be bought under $65 each . Use them on the '08 sedan and the '11 FIT . They're wearing very well on the FIT. So,so for the sedan .

IllusionX · 01-16-2014, 11:40 AM

I used the Hankook Optimo H725, which did not have very good dry traction thanks to the 700 Threadwear, but they last forever and work pretty good in the rain. But i've never been a fan of all season tires.

The next tire i will be testing out will be the Zeta ZTR20. I've had good experience with the ZTR10, but it's not made in my size.

jayeh · 01-16-2014, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEexpat

Well i'll chime in.

My stocks are currently in my garage as I am running my winters. The stocks will be gone in the next few months, they lasted about 50k miles.

After all my reading and research, planning to buy new tires in the spring gave me plenty of time to look about. I have narrowed it down to 2.

Michelin Defenders
Hankook Optimo H727's

Leaning towards the Hankooks.

In addition to all the info available here on tires, here is a link to a consumer report on tires, I think it's about 18 months old so....................HERE

Why leaning towards the Hankooks, about $50 a tire difference, thats why.

Wow... Two hancooks in Canada is almost the same price as a whole set in the US!

Exiwolfman · 01-17-2014, 08:12 PM

[QUOTE=jayeh;724582]Wow... Two hancooks in Canada is almost the same price as a whole set in the US![/QUOTE

what about this homepage.jpeg

Thirty-Nine · 01-20-2014, 03:33 PM

I have Yokohama S-Drives and have been very happy with them.

RJay · 01-20-2014, 04:12 PM

Mine sits on Kumho Ecsta SPT Ku31's and I'm very pleased with them, especially their performance when suddenly having to swerve in the rain.

jayeh · 01-21-2014, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJay

Mine sits on Kumho Ecsta SPT Ku31's and I'm very pleased with them, especially their performance when suddenly having to swerve in the rain.

I'm not sure if those are even available in NA in the right size for the Yaris.

RJay · 01-21-2014, 01:54 AM

Really? Over here they're a real bang for buck tire in 185 55 15 for the p1 t sport.

Then again, different cars different sizes.

IllusionX · 01-21-2014, 08:57 AM

185/55R15 is almost impossible to find in here. I've driven on those when i got the TS wheels.

Probably that's the reason why we have 185/60R15 as factory size.

*kimona* · 01-21-2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

I have Yokohama S-Drives and have been very happy with them.

They work really well on the Yaris!

Yesitisyaris · 01-21-2014, 10:37 AM

I use the falken ze 912 185/60r15 and am very happy with them.Good in the rain and dry not so on snow

Thirty-Nine · 01-21-2014, 07:43 PM

I have had a few sets of Falken Ziex 512 and 912. Great bang for the buck, decent handling, but they all wore pretty fast (30,000 miles).

SailDesign · 01-30-2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

I have Yokohama S-Drives and have been very happy with them.

I was wavering between these and the BFG Comp-2 Sports. Think I'm headed BFG-way. I'll let you know how they do.

IllusionX · 01-30-2014, 01:09 PM

The S.Drives are quite noisy compared to WINTER TIRES.

catliektheif · 01-30-2014, 02:21 PM

i bought nitto neo gens from 330h last year and i love love love them. even the tread is sexy :D

01-15-2014, 07:08 PM	#1
jayeh View User's Garage Drives: '08 Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 328	Time for new Tires! I'll be needing a set of summer tires once spring comes! Any suggestions? I've never bought tires before that weren't bought in desperation, I've never actually shopped for tires/been able to afford them before. I'm curious about trying a LRR tire, but also wouldn't mind something that gives me a better ride. Ideally I'd be buying something online in the US and going to collect it across the border so I'm open to any suggestions online! __________________

01-15-2014, 10:36 PM	#2
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Well i'll chime in. My stocks are currently in my garage as I am running my winters. The stocks will be gone in the next few months, they lasted about 50k miles. After all my reading and research, planning to buy new tires in the spring gave me plenty of time to look about. I have narrowed it down to 2. Michelin Defenders Hankook Optimo H727's Leaning towards the Hankooks. In addition to all the info available here on tires, here is a link to a consumer report on tires, I think it's about 18 months old so....................HERE Why leaning towards the Hankooks, about $50 a tire difference, thats why. Last edited by NEexpat; 01-15-2014 at 10:47 PM.

01-20-2014, 03:33 PM	#8
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I have Yokohama S-Drives and have been very happy with them. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

01-20-2014, 04:12 PM	#9
RJay Drives: 2002 Toyota Yaris T-sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 77	Mine sits on Kumho Ecsta SPT Ku31's and I'm very pleased with them, especially their performance when suddenly having to swerve in the rain. __________________ 2002 Toyota Yaris T-sport 198X BMW E30 modified race car 1975 Ibanez "Les Paul custom"

01-21-2014, 01:54 AM	#11
RJay Drives: 2002 Toyota Yaris T-sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 77	Really? Over here they're a real bang for buck tire in 185 55 15 for the p1 t sport. Then again, different cars different sizes. __________________ 2002 Toyota Yaris T-sport 198X BMW E30 modified race car 1975 Ibanez "Les Paul custom"

01-16-2014, 02:26 AM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Two recommendations: 1. To improve straight-line stability on the Yaris, only choose a tread design with a continuous, flat, wide center rib. (In doing so, I have completely eliminated highway wander). 2. Look for a silica-based tread compound.

01-16-2014, 10:46 AM	#4
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Bridgestone Ecopia 422 . Can be bought under $65 each . Use them on the '08 sedan and the '11 FIT . They're wearing very well on the FIT. So,so for the sedan .

01-16-2014, 11:40 AM	#5
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	I used the Hankook Optimo H725, which did not have very good dry traction thanks to the 700 Threadwear, but they last forever and work pretty good in the rain. But i've never been a fan of all season tires. The next tire i will be testing out will be the Zeta ZTR20. I've had good experience with the ZTR10, but it's not made in my size.

01-17-2014, 08:12 PM	#7
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,617	[QUOTE=jayeh;724582]Wow... Two hancooks in Canada is almost the same price as a whole set in the US![/QUOTE what about this homepage.jpeg

01-21-2014, 08:57 AM	#12
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	185/55R15 is almost impossible to find in here. I've driven on those when i got the TS wheels. Probably that's the reason why we have 185/60R15 as factory size.

01-21-2014, 10:37 AM	#14
Yesitisyaris Blue beast View User's Garage Drives: 2010 yaris sedan Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver Posts: 13	I use the falken ze 912 185/60r15 and am very happy with them.Good in the rain and dry not so on snow

01-21-2014, 07:43 PM	#15
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I have had a few sets of Falken Ziex 512 and 912. Great bang for the buck, decent handling, but they all wore pretty fast (30,000 miles). __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

01-30-2014, 01:09 PM	#17
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	The S.Drives are quite noisy compared to WINTER TIRES.

01-30-2014, 02:21 PM	#18
catliektheif Drives: 2010 5 Door Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 272	i bought nitto neo gens from 330h last year and i love love love them. even the tread is sexy :D __________________ lol okay

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