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Violin · 01-19-2007, 07:08 AM

hasher22 · 01-19-2007, 07:41 AM

I wish he had snow in sydney.....the joy of calling in late for work... :)

the joy of makin my name in the snow.......in yellow

spkrman · 01-19-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dandj

I have not been impressed with the handling in snow. I believe the bridgestone tires to be most of the problem. I think a good set of snows on the front will make all the difference.

x2

My 99 monte carlo driven sanely would slide all over the place :(... and my 2wd blazer loves to fishtail... the yaris doesnt require anything special in the snow, but its also not excellent.

With snow tires I think it would be a great winter car, but for my purposes with mostly plowed roads... the stockers hold up great.

60 Somethings · 01-19-2007, 11:27 AM

My sister says her LB ran really well the last three mornings here in Portland, OR.

Here's a shot of ours earlier this week - it just sat in the drive until yesterday aftenoon.

palsan · 01-19-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hasher22

I wish he had snow in sydney.....

Careful what you wish for ...

mikeukrainetz · 01-19-2007, 05:59 PM

The local cleaning crew does a better job of drinking coffee and taking naps in their cabs than plowing.
Weve had over 8 inches of snow in the past 24hrs. Winter tires would make a huge difference over the crappy stock all-seasons. The tread pattern doesnt lend itself well to cleaning themselves out.

I havent had any real problems but the front lip does a great job of skimming about 2 inches off the top of the fresh snow.... I think If I had springs I could plow my own way to work.

spkrman · 01-19-2007, 10:46 PM

i'd love to see a yaris plow truck, or what would you even call that? a plow sub-compact?

would kinda suck when you get some snow pushin and run out of torque :)

Black Yaris · 01-20-2007, 10:16 AM

yeah I think the Yaris sucks in the snow, I think it is mostly due to the crappy stock tires, my wife's 03 Alero is 100 times better in the snow than my car, again I think it is all in the tires.
Stock Potenza RE92's have a UTQG of 120
Average all season radial 420
Wife's Potenza G009's have 600
UTQG=Universal Tire Quality Grade

Jem_hadar · 01-21-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Violin

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60 Somethings

My sister says her LB ran really well the last three mornings here in Portland, OR.

Here's a shot of ours earlier this week - it just sat in the drive until yesterday aftenoon.

^^ Great photos guys! Love the looks of Yarises covered in snow!

stuffy · 01-21-2007, 10:13 PM

damn, i was going to take a picture in december when we got 3 feet of snow in one night.
you couldn't actually see much of the car though, just a pile of snow.

i had a late hockey game that night and i had to help push out 5 cars from the parking lot, my yaris with stock tires and one year of wear had no problems, i didnt' get stuck.

swng · 01-21-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stuffy

......................i had a late hockey game that night and i had to help push out 5 cars from the parking lot, my yaris with stock tires and one year of wear had no problems, i didnt' get stuck.

fearturtle44 · 01-22-2007, 09:48 AM

Tires would help the Yaris but the Yaris will never be a great "snow" car. That is why the AWD and 4 wheel drive vehicles are out there. But then those cars will never get the MPG as the Yaris. Tradeoff but where I live the snow/ice is not often (though we got snow/ice yesterday).

Kevin

spkrman · 01-22-2007, 01:27 PM

handled great when I was spinning around a parkin lot yesterday! Thats the best part of snow, and a handbrake :)

Pars · 01-22-2007, 06:43 PM

AWD isn't the biggest priority for winter conditions, it's the snow tires that are the most important factor. There's too many city slickers driving AWD cars/trucks mated to regular tires who are misguided into thinking they've got a good winter setup. With the AWD system, you might be able to accelerate more quickly on the slick stuff, but it doesn't mean your braking or handling dynamic is any better then the 2 wheel drive. It's the handling and braking capabilities that'll keep you out of the snow filled ditch and snow tires will improve your chances.

I think the Yaris is above average in the snow, even with the small wheelbase (In snow, long wheel base is usually ideal combined with light weight). The Yaris has a good braking system (with the ABS) and good handling dynamics and is very light. All it needs in some snow tires to make it shine.

sambo42xa · 01-23-2007, 06:50 AM

[COLOR="Red"]I'm in Southern, NH and we have had some light snow here (snow far)...not counting the ice storm we had last week. My Yaris had crap for traction on light snow with the stock tires (GoodYear) that have only 5500 miles on them and my speed was with caution on the back "curvy roads" here in town

. This is my first winter with this car and I was taking it easy to see how she would handle. On straight runs....fine, no problem. And yes, I have traveled these same roads before with previous vehicles with no problems. Maybe I will invest in some winter rubber for next year. Can't afford new rubber at this time right now. I'd like to find a set of rims first

.
I'm not saying the Yaris sucks in the snow, I'm saying mine does not have good traction on crap for snow on curvy roads at cautious speed/s. I got the stock GoodYear on mine. Funny thing is, we have not had a storm yet and it's almost the end of January!!!
....let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.........la,la,la,la,la,la...........
sambo42xa
Southern, NH
21* degree's here right now.

Pars · 01-23-2007, 06:27 PM

I believe the 07 Yaris, here in Canada, are equipped with Bridgestone Potenza, which are OK in snow for all year tires. It's a good thing that they burn out quickly, since I'm looking forward to replacing them for dedicated winter tires and get a new set of alloys for the summer.

sambo42xa · 01-24-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sambo42xa

[COLOR="Red"]I'm in Southern, NH and we have had some light snow here (snow far)...not counting the ice storm we had last week. My Yaris had crap for traction on light snow with the stock tires (GoodYear) that have only 5500 miles on them and my speed was with caution on the back "curvy roads" here in town

. This is my first winter with this car and I was taking it easy to see how she would handle. On straight runs....fine, no problem. And yes, I have traveled these same roads before with previous vehicles with no problems. Maybe I will invest in some winter rubber for next year. Can't afford new rubber at this time right now. I'd like to find a set of rims first

.
I'm not saying the Yaris sucks in the snow, I'm saying mine does not have good traction on crap for snow on curvy roads at cautious speed/s. I got the stock GoodYear on mine. Funny thing is, we have not had a storm yet and it's almost the end of January!!!
....let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.........la,la,la,la,la,la...........
sambo42xa
Southern, NH
21* degree's here right now.

"crap for traction", "crap for snow"..........oop's, sorry..for those of you who do not know this slang.....it means " is not worth S H I T". Just in case you were wondering.

qpid · 01-24-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

^^ Great photos guys! Love the looks of Yarises covered in snow!

We have plenty of snow here in Michigan.
Here's a short vid of my Yaris getting snowed upon. BTW the garage was full so that's why the my poor Yaris is out in the cold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb-I9TkytHM

01-19-2007, 07:41 AM	#20
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	I wish he had snow in sydney.....the joy of calling in late for work... :) the joy of makin my name in the snow.......in yellow __________________

01-19-2007, 11:27 AM	#22
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	My sister says her LB ran really well the last three mornings here in Portland, OR. Here's a shot of ours earlier this week - it just sat in the drive until yesterday aftenoon. Attached Images __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE!

01-19-2007, 05:59 PM	#24
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	The local cleaning crew does a better job of drinking coffee and taking naps in their cabs than plowing. Weve had over 8 inches of snow in the past 24hrs. Winter tires would make a huge difference over the crappy stock all-seasons. The tread pattern doesnt lend itself well to cleaning themselves out. I havent had any real problems but the front lip does a great job of skimming about 2 inches off the top of the fresh snow.... I think If I had springs I could plow my own way to work. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2336679

01-20-2007, 10:16 AM	#26
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	yeah I think the Yaris sucks in the snow, I think it is mostly due to the crappy stock tires, my wife's 03 Alero is 100 times better in the snow than my car, again I think it is all in the tires. Stock Potenza RE92's have a UTQG of 120 Average all season radial 420 Wife's Potenza G009's have 600 UTQG=Universal Tire Quality Grade __________________

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spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	i'd love to see a yaris plow truck, or what would you even call that? a plow sub-compact? would kinda suck when you get some snow pushin and run out of torque :)

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spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	handled great when I was spinning around a parkin lot yesterday! Thats the best part of snow, and a handbrake :)

01-22-2007, 06:43 PM	#32
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	AWD isn't the biggest priority for winter conditions, it's the snow tires that are the most important factor. There's too many city slickers driving AWD cars/trucks mated to regular tires who are misguided into thinking they've got a good winter setup. With the AWD system, you might be able to accelerate more quickly on the slick stuff, but it doesn't mean your braking or handling dynamic is any better then the 2 wheel drive. It's the handling and braking capabilities that'll keep you out of the snow filled ditch and snow tires will improve your chances. I think the Yaris is above average in the snow, even with the small wheelbase (In snow, long wheel base is usually ideal combined with light weight). The Yaris has a good braking system (with the ABS) and good handling dynamics and is very light. All it needs in some snow tires to make it shine.

01-23-2007, 06:50 AM	#33
sambo42xa Drives: 07 YARIS Automatic/LiftBac/Red Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern NH- USA Posts: 144	[COLOR="Red"]I'm in Southern, NH and we have had some light snow here (snow far)...not counting the ice storm we had last week. My Yaris had crap for traction on light snow with the stock tires (GoodYear) that have only 5500 miles on them and my speed was with caution on the back "curvy roads" here in town . This is my first winter with this car and I was taking it easy to see how she would handle. On straight runs....fine, no problem. And yes, I have traveled these same roads before with previous vehicles with no problems. Maybe I will invest in some winter rubber for next year. Can't afford new rubber at this time right now. I'd like to find a set of rims first . I'm not saying the Yaris sucks in the snow, I'm saying mine does not have good traction on crap for snow on curvy roads at cautious speed/s. I got the stock GoodYear on mine. Funny thing is, we have not had a storm yet and it's almost the end of January!!! ....let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.........la,la,la,la,la,la........... sambo42xa Southern, NH 21* degree's here right now.

01-23-2007, 06:27 PM	#34
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	I believe the 07 Yaris, here in Canada, are equipped with Bridgestone Potenza, which are OK in snow for all year tires. It's a good thing that they burn out quickly, since I'm looking forward to replacing them for dedicated winter tires and get a new set of alloys for the summer.