snow tires - which ones? - Toyota Yaris Forums

platypus · 11-28-2006, 06:02 PM

I'm considering getting a set of blizzaks as a 2nd set of wheels/tires for trips up to Tahoe this winter. Are there better snow tires that I should be looking at?

drdavidr4u · 11-28-2006, 06:12 PM

I just put blizzaks on my 15" steel rims and the new tires from the steelies onto 15x7 TRD alloys for this spring
Have not had the Blizzaks in the snow yet but they seem quiet enough on the highway

TheSilkySmooth · 12-02-2008, 01:00 PM

I just bought some firestone winterforce for the Yaris for my sister. The Fray seem to like General Altimax Arctic which are made on Deutchsland by GISLAVED famous for Swede SAAb tyres. I just though the Yar needed all the help itcould get and the tread looked wicked aggressive on the 'Stones. With my Sis driving it will be miracle that she doesnt wreck it.

firemachine69 · 12-02-2008, 01:23 PM

Love my Graspics DS-2. Great grip and I really have to crank her to break traction (45mph - 2 inches of snow on road, no sand or salt).

MUSKOKA800 · 12-02-2008, 02:52 PM

I've been very happy with Zacks. Have used the latest incarnations on several vehicles dating back into the mid 80's and really had no reason to gamble on other brands when the time came to equip our new vehicles. Not saying other brands aren't good. I've just had no reason to change.

Thirty-Nine · 12-02-2008, 03:05 PM

I loved my Nokian Hakkapeliittas -- fantastic snow tires.

TheSilkySmooth · 12-03-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

I've been very happy with Zacks. Have used the latest incarnations on several vehicles dating back into the mid 80's and really had no reason to gamble on other brands when the time came to equip our new vehicles. Not saying other brands aren't good. I've just had no reason to change.

Soory dont know the "zacks"? What are Zacks? nicknamin for? I hear the General Altimax are same as Gislaved and Nokians and made in DE. Good for low $$. The Winterstorm looked the most agressive , but I will probably be regretting the tire noise on the Interstate on dry days. Ill grim and bear it!

edisonfire · 12-03-2008, 08:11 PM

i'd like gislavid's, but i'm settling for the firestone winterforces; 185/60/15s

sure would have been nice to find a set of 14" toyota rims for a cheaper 185/65/14s

tomgeorgia · 12-03-2008, 11:53 PM

It is nice to live where there is never any snow.

Revsson · 12-04-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tomgeorgia

It is nice to live where there is never any snow.

After tonight, I wish I lived in a warmer climate. We had a few inches of
snow this afternoon. Then the temps dropped into the teens. You know
how hard the ice was on the windshield wipers and how much fun (NOT) it
was scraping the windows at 12:30 am?? I even had some isopropyl alcohol
and it took a long time to free those wipers.

This was my first time driving in the snow with the new car and the original
tires. It was great....though I hate the 17 degree weather!

I'll have to see what the factory tires are like when we get some more
snowfalls.

BailOut · 12-04-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tomgeorgia

It is nice to live where there is never any snow.

My carpoolers and I will be stopping by the local ski area on the way to work this morning for some snowboarding and skiing.

What will your commute this morning be like?

Back on topic, I do not like maintaining two sets of tires and my local conditions are wildly variable so I prefer an all season tire. I have been running Yokohama Avid TRZs for a while now and they do just fine.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-04-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSilkySmooth

Soory dont know the "zacks"? What are Zacks? nicknamin for? I hear the General Altimax are same as Gislaved and Nokians and made in DE. Good for low $$. The Winterstorm looked the most agressive , but I will probably be regretting the tire noise on the Interstate on dry days. Ill grim and bear it!

BlizZACKS

TheSilkySmooth · 12-04-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

BlizZACKS

Oh, got it. Dumb me for not figuring out the #1 well known ice tire in the US. I would call them 'Stones Blizzies" though.

ToTo · 12-04-2008, 01:49 PM

Dunlop Winter Sport M3 or Dunlop Winter Response!

BailOut · 12-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Oh - I forgot to mention that I live and work in the Tahoe area. I commute Mount Rose 5 days per week, I have driven I-80 over Donner Pass under road controls, I have driven Echo Summit hours after an avalanche, Kirkwood, Homewood, etc... all with just the Yokohama Avid TRZs. I carry a set of Spikes Spiders for when things get truly gnarly, but I only use them between 5 and 20 days per year depending on the weather.

TheSilkySmooth · 12-05-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edisonfire

i'd like gislavid's, but i'm settling for the firestone winterforces; 185/60/15s

sure would have been nice to find a set of 14" toyota rims for a cheaper 185/65/14s

I think the tirerack has 14's for like 35 bucks - but the TPMS wont retrofit or work

12-02-2008, 02:52 PM	#5
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I've been very happy with Zacks. Have used the latest incarnations on several vehicles dating back into the mid 80's and really had no reason to gamble on other brands when the time came to equip our new vehicles. Not saying other brands aren't good. I've just had no reason to change. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

12-02-2008, 03:05 PM	#6
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 loved my Nokian Hakkapeliittas -- fantastic snow tires. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-04-2008, 01:49 PM	#14
ToTo Drives: Toyota Yaris T SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 110	Dunlop Winter Sport M3 or Dunlop Winter Response! __________________

12-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#15
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	Oh - I forgot to mention that I live and work in the Tahoe area. I commute Mount Rose 5 days per week, I have driven I-80 over Donner Pass under road controls, I have driven Echo Summit hours after an avalanche, Kirkwood, Homewood, etc... all with just the Yokohama Avid TRZs. I carry a set of Spikes Spiders for when things get truly gnarly, but I only use them between 5 and 20 days per year depending on the weather. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

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11-28-2006, 06:02 PM	#1
platypus Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mt. View, CA Posts: 26	snow tires - which ones? I'm considering getting a set of blizzaks as a 2nd set of wheels/tires for trips up to Tahoe this winter. Are there better snow tires that I should be looking at?

11-28-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
drdavidr4u Drives: Yaris Lftbk Black 5spd TRDrims Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 47	I just put blizzaks on my 15" steel rims and the new tires from the steelies onto 15x7 TRD alloys for this spring Have not had the Blizzaks in the snow yet but they seem quiet enough on the highway

12-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#3
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	I just bought some firestone winterforce for the Yaris for my sister. The Fray seem to like General Altimax Arctic which are made on Deutchsland by GISLAVED famous for Swede SAAb tyres. I just though the Yar needed all the help itcould get and the tread looked wicked aggressive on the 'Stones. With my Sis driving it will be miracle that she doesnt wreck it.

12-02-2008, 01:23 PM	#4
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Love my Graspics DS-2. Great grip and I really have to crank her to break traction (45mph - 2 inches of snow on road, no sand or salt).

12-03-2008, 08:11 PM	#8
edisonfire Drives: Yaris Hatchback `08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 20	i'd like gislavid's, but i'm settling for the firestone winterforces; 185/60/15s sure would have been nice to find a set of 14" toyota rims for a cheaper 185/65/14s

12-03-2008, 11:53 PM	#9
tomgeorgia Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Georgia USA Posts: 24	It is nice to live where there is never any snow.