Who else lost their stance (AKA the winters are on) - Toyota Yaris Forums

Viperoni · 11-27-2011, 11:52 AM

So it happened yesterday, the echo lost it's stance yesterday aroudn 1pm yesterday.
No more fat tires and lower offsets almost pretty damm close to hella-flushness going on.

Fronts: Bridgestone WS-50 195/60/14
Rears: Gislaved Nordfrost 5 185/70/14
Riumz: Stock Echo RS 14's (14x5.5? with a 40mm offset?)

Why the mismatch?
I wore out my old WS-50 fronts last year, and got the NF5's for a sick deal.

Woodsman · 11-27-2011, 06:06 PM

Just replaced the stock tires with snows a week and a half ago.
Went a little narrower & higher though.

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 11-27-2011, 06:53 PM

I got smaller tires (14") but also -35 offset. doesn't look as tiny as a -45 stock 14 would

MUSKOKA800 · 11-27-2011, 07:53 PM

Installed my winter boots a few weeks back when I got a nail in one of the Pirelli's and had to pull it for repair anyway.

enviri · 11-27-2011, 08:51 PM

i had to install mine when 2 tires blew out (nails from the same truck), resulting in a scratched up rim :( . I didnt really lose my stance though :P

MUSKOKA800 · 11-28-2011, 07:45 PM

Mine looks pretty enemic with the skinny winters. Plus when the supercharger kicks in they spin and howl like the dickens. I hope they last through the white season.
Come-On spring.

403RS · 11-28-2011, 10:07 PM

Steelies w/ trim rings on, aww yeah

IllusionX · 12-11-2011, 12:00 AM

i'm on civic steelies

195/60R15 yokohama IG20

white_rice · 12-11-2011, 05:38 PM

I unloaded my 14" steelies with 175/65/14 Firestone Winterforce on Kijiji last week, and just installed another set of the same size but with Goodyear Nordic rubber. Hoping that I'm happier with these tires than I was last winter as the car slid all over the road.

johnny_vitz · 12-11-2011, 10:17 PM

Mine went on last week, it FINALLY got cold this week...

Viperoni · 12-12-2011, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Mine looks pretty enemic with the skinny winters. Plus when the supercharger kicks in they spin and howl like the dickens. I hope they last through the white season.
Come-On spring.

My winters usually only make it through 2 seasons on the front of any car... sometimes only 1 lol

white_rice, the Nordic's aren't too much better, but I find they're pretty decent in deeper snow.

white_rice · 12-12-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viperoni

white_rice, the Nordic's aren't too much better, but I find they're pretty decent in deeper snow.

Well I guess it can't get much worse. LOL If these don't work out much better, I'll sell these in the Fall next year and try yet another brand. I'm quite certain I'll grab the General Altimax Arctic next time around.

thebarber · 12-12-2011, 12:42 PM

I've got ipikes on both the vibe and yaris this year....both cars on 15's too....

195-65-15 on the vibe and 185-65-15 on the yaris.....Jetta and cobalt steelies respectively

WeeYari · 12-12-2011, 01:07 PM

Entering into my forth winter on this set of Goodyear Nordics. Obviously I've found no need to seek out anything better.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-12-2011, 03:52 PM

The X-Ice worked well last winter. Similar to the rather impressive CTC Ice Radials, while in there prime.

11-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	Who else lost their stance (AKA the winters are on) So it happened yesterday, the echo lost it's stance yesterday aroudn 1pm yesterday. No more fat tires and lower offsets almost pretty damm close to hella-flushness going on. Fronts: Bridgestone WS-50 195/60/14 Rears: Gislaved Nordfrost 5 185/70/14 Riumz: Stock Echo RS 14's (14x5.5? with a 40mm offset?) Why the mismatch? I wore out my old WS-50 fronts last year, and got the NF5's for a sick deal. __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

11-27-2011, 07:53 PM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Installed my winter boots a few weeks back when I got a nail in one of the Pirelli's and had to pull it for repair anyway. __________________ 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.

11-28-2011, 07:45 PM	#6
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Mine looks pretty enemic with the skinny winters. Plus when the supercharger kicks in they spin and howl like the dickens. I hope they last through the white season. Come-On spring. __________________ 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.

12-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#10
johnny_vitz Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 259	Mine went on last week, it FINALLY got cold this week... __________________ 05' Echo Hatch - Greddy Supercharger - rear disc

12-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	I've got ipikes on both the vibe and yaris this year....both cars on 15's too.... 195-65-15 on the vibe and 185-65-15 on the yaris.....Jetta and cobalt steelies respectively __________________

11-27-2011, 06:06 PM	#2
Woodsman Drives: 2010 Yaris Hatchback CE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: RR4 St. Marys, Ont., Canada Posts: 25	Just replaced the stock tires with snows a week and a half ago. Went a little narrower & higher though.

11-27-2011, 06:53 PM	#3
A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby Banned Drives: yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: earth Posts: 364	I got smaller tires (14") but also -35 offset. doesn't look as tiny as a -45 stock 14 would

11-27-2011, 08:51 PM	#5
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	i had to install mine when 2 tires blew out (nails from the same truck), resulting in a scratched up rim :( . I didnt really lose my stance though :P

11-28-2011, 10:07 PM	#7
403RS #yyc View User's Garage Drives: BSP '07 RS 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 238	Steelies w/ trim rings on, aww yeah

12-11-2011, 12:00 AM	#8
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'm on civic steelies 195/60R15 yokohama IG20

12-11-2011, 05:38 PM	#9
white_rice Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 266	I unloaded my 14" steelies with 175/65/14 Firestone Winterforce on Kijiji last week, and just installed another set of the same size but with Goodyear Nordic rubber. Hoping that I'm happier with these tires than I was last winter as the car slid all over the road.

12-12-2011, 01:07 PM	#14
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	Entering into my forth winter on this set of Goodyear Nordics. Obviously I've found no need to seek out anything better. __________________

12-12-2011, 03:52 PM	#15
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	The X-Ice worked well last winter. Similar to the rather impressive CTC Ice Radials, while in there prime. __________________ 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.

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