Last post then leaving forum.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Fwiw if you want wet grip then getting the longest lasting tire becomes a conflict. I am currently running yoko' avid ascend and they last crazy long (800 treadwear) stick well when warm and roads are dry, but put some rain in there and they become down right scary.

Just something to think about, don't put all your eggs in the treadwear basket or you'll have disappointing wet traction

Finding a good mid ground in my price range is tricky if not impossible.

I need to get tires asap thats the problem aswell as budget.

I got some good suggestions to work with though.

Thanks for the info.

[malibuguy]

A 205/50 is tall and will throw your speedo off

I run a 195/50 on 1.8" MI springs with no problems same wheel dimensions

My 225/45-15 hoosiers on 7" 36offsets rub out back on the 1/4panel under hard cornering...do not know if thats the same for hatchies

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Just get the General Tire Altimax RT43. If you look up the reviews on them, many people got them up and past 70k miles, and it's rated very good for dry and wet conditions, and good snow conditions.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve....jsp?type=GTAS

Those are the tires I'll be getting, but I'll be getting 195/50/60.

[NYC-SE]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Just get the General Tire Altimax RT43.

Those are the tires I'll be getting, but I'll be getting 195/50/60.

Those are some tall wheels you have. How's the speedo accuracy?

And Pinchlite don't leave the forum. There are so few of us Yaris guys as it is. Stick around!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

Those are some tall wheels you have. How's the speedo accuracy?

And Pinchlite don't leave the forum. There are so few of us Yaris guys as it is. Stick around!

*in my best Estelle from "Friends" voice* Whoopsie.

lol. Meant 195/50/16.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

Those are some tall wheels you have. How's the speedo accuracy?

And Pinchlite don't leave the forum. There are so few of us Yaris guys as it is. Stick around!

Thanks and will stick around but wil do more research before quickly posting here for help.

Not too worried about speedo as I have a good feel as to what speed I
am going.I also go with the flow and drive slowly,safely,responsibly in town and school zones.I think it comes down to common sense and knowing what speed is appropriate for what environment and climate.Never had a speed ticket yet.

I may use a gps app to get an idea what my speedo is reading compared to real world.Should give me a good ball park.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by malibuguy

A 205/50 is tall and will throw your speedo off

I run a 195/50 on 1.8" MI springs with no problems same wheel dimensions

My 225/45-15 hoosiers on 7" 36offsets rub out back on the 1/4panel under hard cornering...do not know if thats the same for hatchies

You had 36 offset vs my 40 with more drop then mine.(1.5)

Also not buying new rims.I have what I have and sticking with.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Just get the General Tire Altimax RT43. If you look up the reviews on them, many people got them up and past 70k miles, and it's rated very good for dry and wet conditions, and good snow conditions.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve....jsp?type=GTAS

Those are the tires I'll be getting, but I'll be getting 195/50/60.

Cant get this locally in my size.

General Tire Altimax RT43.

They have these at canadian tire in most every size except what I need.

Its not even actually listed as a size general makes in this name(Altimax RT43).205/50/R16.

Maybe in the US only.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

Cant get this locally in my size.

General Tire Altimax RT43.

They have these at canadian tire in most every size except what I need.

Its not even actually listed as a size general makes in this name(Altimax RT43).205/50/R16.

Not available you say...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ge...83191.html#srp

Also, the speedo will change by ~3% from what yours currently indicates so nothing earth shattering, just different.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Not available you say...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ge...83191.html#srp

Also, the speedo will change by ~3% from what yours currently indicates so nothing earth shattering, just different.

I decided on these and just picked up this morning.Last 4 in stock.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mi...p.0062221.html.

I did quite a bit of research on these and they dont seem half bad..Also $110.00.

I have appointment today@ Kaltire for swap,balance and alignment if needed.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by malibuguy

A 205/50 is tall and will throw your speedo off

I run a 195/50 on 1.8" MI springs with no problems same wheel dimensions

My 225/45-15 hoosiers on 7" 36offsets rub out back on the 1/4panel under hard cornering...do not know if thats the same for hatchies

With stock 185/60/15's my speedo was not accurate out of the box. I run 205/50/16's... and my speedo is dead on!

[kimona]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

I decided on these and just picked up this morning.Last 4 in stock.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mi...p.0062221.html.

I did quite a bit of research on these and they dont seem half bad..Also $110.00.

I have appointment today@ Kaltire for swap,balance and alignment if needed.

Michelin Pilots? Now, that was a real find at that price. Way to go, man!

Post some pics after the install.

[ern-diz]

Ha, in the time it took me to get back to this thread and catch-up, you found and bought the exact same tires I'm running on my car. I can tell you they are super quiet and perform like a mf. I'm team Michelin Sport all day. Top shelf tires.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Ha, in the time it took me to get back to this thread and catch-up, you found and bought the exact same tires I'm running on my car. I can tell you they are super quiet and perform like a mf. I'm team Michelin Sport all day. Top shelf tires.

Just got back from getting installed and we had real heavy rain on the wayback.

These were beautiful in the rain aswell as quiet.

They cornered quite well and has smoother ride over bumps.

Totally happy with this tire..plus it eliminated some more gap.

I think its a really good tire and got on sale for $111.00 CAD.

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by kimona

Michelin Pilots? Now, that was a real find at that price. Way to go, man!

Post some pics after the install.

Got installed today and super happy.Rode heavy rain on the way back and they felt real smooth and quiet,also got rid of more gappage.

Will take pic tomorrow perhaps and post.

The guys at kaltire like the yaris and said it sounded nice aswell..not loud and ricey.Glad I went with the Megan axleback.

Man I love this little thing

[kimona]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

Man I love this little thing

I've owned a lot of cars over the years; however, like you, I LOVE this car!

[ern-diz]

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Went out for a drive tonight and these are quite impressive tires.I think 50 is the sweet spot and am glad I run 205 R16 with wide tires.I like the heavier feeling of the steering yet very responsive.

This tire is being discontinued BTW.Not sure why ..maybe just in Canada?

Like I said earlier a couple of guys really liked the look of the car.

Another fella said why do up a yaris and I said its an extremly fun car to drive especially after lowering and putting on some decent/wheels/tires.

I have probaly seen 40/50?? or so yaris's in my area but have yet to see one modified period.

Hondas on the other hand are all over the place modified and arent even worth a second glance anymore....yaaaawn.

Another thing I notice is that every yaris I have seen,even 2007 models in these canadian winters have zero rust.1 hour north of Toronto here and lotsa salt and long winters.

The 2007/2008 hatch is my favourite yaris btw.

If I could afford it I would buy another and do it up for a purely summer only souped up version.

My only peeves are no intermittent rear wiper and it could of had indipendant rear susp,but that would have brought the cost up quite a bit(the rear susp part)

Oh..and a scirocco type yellow would have been a nice option.