Winter Tires - For those who lives in Snowy Geography - Toyota Yaris Forums

jmharn · 10-01-2007, 09:33 AM

I just bought a spare set of winter tires for my 4-door A/T Yaris (second new set of steel wheels $260 from Ebay; and Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 185/60R15 with protection plan (i.e., free mount and dismount in spring/winter for$311)). Safety for my family: priceless.

At the beginning I actually had an alterior motive of trying to get a alloy rims by also getting a second set of snow tires, but the wife caught on it very quick and say "no!", darn!

I know this might sounds like a boring topic for those who are very excited in dressing up their Yarii. But please consider the safety aspect of your Yaris too.

I used to have a Camry (heavier car) with All Season tires, and I slid couple times on snowy days - one time pretty close to a major accident. Another incident relating to these light Toyota cars: My friend drove a Corolla on snowy Christmas day with all-seaon tires got into a nasty accident because the car slid to another lane, broke his leg and needed to recuperate for 6 months.

So, knowing how light the Yaris is, I decided to buy a second set of winter tire. Just as a safety reminder for those out there who cares. I think it will be a good investment.

ChinoCharles · 10-01-2007, 09:36 AM

I'll be buying some soon, that is for sure.

10-01-2007, 09:33 AM	#1
jmharn Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tonawanda, NY Posts: 10	Winter Tires - For those who lives in Snowy Geography I just bought a spare set of winter tires for my 4-door A/T Yaris (second new set of steel wheels $260 from Ebay; and Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 185/60R15 with protection plan (i.e., free mount and dismount in spring/winter for$311)). Safety for my family: priceless. At the beginning I actually had an alterior motive of trying to get a alloy rims by also getting a second set of snow tires, but the wife caught on it very quick and say "no!", darn! I know this might sounds like a boring topic for those who are very excited in dressing up their Yarii. But please consider the safety aspect of your Yaris too. I used to have a Camry (heavier car) with All Season tires, and I slid couple times on snowy days - one time pretty close to a major accident. Another incident relating to these light Toyota cars: My friend drove a Corolla on snowy Christmas day with all-seaon tires got into a nasty accident because the car slid to another lane, broke his leg and needed to recuperate for 6 months. So, knowing how light the Yaris is, I decided to buy a second set of winter tire. Just as a safety reminder for those out there who cares. I think it will be a good investment.

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I'll be buying some soon, that is for sure.