what winter tires do you use ? - Toyota Yaris Forums

henry33 · 10-13-2010, 03:23 PM

I have bought continental winter contact TS800

what about you ? what do you use and how are you satisfied ?

kou · 10-13-2010, 03:41 PM

I have General Altimax Arctic's on my factory steel wheels,they worked great last year.I drove in all conditions and they performed great.

fnkngrv · 10-13-2010, 04:35 PM

talking about that...not to jack your thread, but isn't there a toyota part number for snow chains?

fnkngrv · 10-13-2010, 04:57 PM

I run Viking M+S 195/60's.

.Kevin. · 10-13-2010, 10:29 PM

Good year all seasons, no big difference anyways

BailOut · 10-13-2010, 10:44 PM

I run $54 all season Kumho Solus KR-21s, and keep Spikes Spiders on hand for dealing with the deep stuff.

jcemitte · 10-13-2010, 11:06 PM

man it must suck balls to have to put new tires on every season, puts in perspective things i take for granted

.Kevin. · 10-13-2010, 11:10 PM

Thats why you just get all seasons

Thirty-Nine · 10-13-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by .Kevin.

Good year all seasons, no big difference anyways

You must not do much snow/ice driving. In the snow and ice, there is a much more noticeable difference in traction, braking, and handling in snowy and icy conditions. I drove for years on all-season tires in Minnesota and Wisconsin. However, it was a game changer the first time I bought a set of snow tires. Marked difference.

Anyway, I've had Nokians but just bought a set of Hankook W409s (studded).

.Kevin. · 10-14-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

You must not do much snow/ice driving. In the snow and ice, there is a much more noticeable difference in traction, braking, and handling in snowy and icy conditions. I drove for years on all-season tires in Minnesota and Wisconsin. However, it was a game changer the first time I bought a set of snow tires. Marked difference.

Anyway, I've had Nokians but just bought a set of Hankook W409s (studded).

Aslong as you arent sliding all over the place verything is well, just drive the speed limit imo

henry33 · 10-14-2010, 03:13 AM

I do not know about your conditions but here I would not start the car without winter tires in the winter so much dangerous without them.
all season are rubbish since they are not good in the summer nor in the winter. who wants to argue please try winter tires in snow and ice and you will see4 the difference or you can find tons of the videos on the youtube ;)

.Kevin. · 10-14-2010, 05:08 AM

Well all seasons are more all around not in a specific area so obviously a full purpose tire wont compare to a tire dedicated to a single purpose.

Also I think russia winter is worse lol

henry33 · 10-14-2010, 05:20 AM

hehe I am not from Russia but Slovakia :)

SimTronik · 10-14-2010, 07:13 AM

Just got some brand new TOYO Observe G02 Plus. Hope their good.
Winter is at the door here.

MUSKOKA800 · 10-14-2010, 09:11 AM

My Goodyear Ice radials are nearly done. They have plenty of tread depth but the rubber is stiffening up and not as grippy last winter as in the past. They say five years max. for winter rubber before it loses it's grip.
I'll switch to Michelin XIce when I take the plunge. They're a great all-round winter tire but should last 30% longer (mileage wise) than other winter tires. I'll run 175/70/14 on my 14" steelies to match the OEM 23.7" diameter of the stock 15" OEM rubber.

jcemitte · 10-14-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by henry33

hehe I am not from Russia but Slovakia :)

man when i was in school we had this teachers aide who was from slovokia, she was so HOTT it was rediculous i couldnt focus on my work during that period lol.

/end off topic,,,sorry :)

henry33 · 10-14-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jcemitte

man when i was in school we had this teachers aide who was from slovokia, she was so HOTT it was rediculous i couldnt focus on my work during that period lol.

/end off topic,,,sorry :)

agree girls are pretty here

Lil Abner · 10-14-2010, 10:46 PM

I got some Pirelli Winter Carving snow tires, 175/65R-14, and a set of 14" steelies. I haven't used them yet, but winter is right around the corner!

10-13-2010, 03:23 PM	#1
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	what winter tires do you use ? I have bought continental winter contact TS800 what about you ? what do you use and how are you satisfied ?

10-13-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	talking about that...not to jack your thread, but isn't there a toyota part number for snow chains? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-13-2010, 04:57 PM	#4
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I run Viking M+S 195/60's. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-13-2010, 10:29 PM	#5
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Good year all seasons, no big difference anyways __________________

10-13-2010, 10:44 PM	#6
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I run $54 all season Kumho Solus KR-21s, and keep Spikes Spiders on hand for dealing with the deep stuff. __________________ - 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.

10-13-2010, 03:41 PM	#2
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	I have General Altimax Arctic's on my factory steel wheels,they worked great last year.I drove in all conditions and they performed great.

10-13-2010, 11:06 PM	#7
jcemitte View User's Garage Drives: 09 yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: visalia ca Posts: 99	man it must suck balls to have to put new tires on every season, puts in perspective things i take for granted

10-13-2010, 11:10 PM	#8
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Thats why you just get all seasons __________________

10-14-2010, 03:13 AM	#11
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	I do not know about your conditions but here I would not start the car without winter tires in the winter so much dangerous without them. all season are rubbish since they are not good in the summer nor in the winter. who wants to argue please try winter tires in snow and ice and you will see4 the difference or you can find tons of the videos on the youtube ;)

10-14-2010, 05:08 AM	#12
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Well all seasons are more all around not in a specific area so obviously a full purpose tire wont compare to a tire dedicated to a single purpose. Also I think russia winter is worse lol __________________

10-14-2010, 05:20 AM	#13
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	hehe I am not from Russia but Slovakia :)

10-14-2010, 07:13 AM	#14
SimTronik Machinist View User's Garage Drives: Yaris sedan 2010 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sts-Anges, Quebec, canada Posts: 198	Just got some brand new TOYO Observe G02 Plus. Hope their good. Winter is at the door here.

10-14-2010, 09:11 AM	#15
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	My Goodyear Ice radials are nearly done. They have plenty of tread depth but the rubber is stiffening up and not as grippy last winter as in the past. They say five years max. for winter rubber before it loses it's grip. I'll switch to Michelin XIce when I take the plunge. They're a great all-round winter tire but should last 30% longer (mileage wise) than other winter tires. I'll run 175/70/14 on my 14" steelies to match the OEM 23.7" diameter of the stock 15" OEM rubber. __________________ 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.

10-14-2010, 10:46 PM	#18
Lil Abner Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 412	I got some Pirelli Winter Carving snow tires, 175/65R-14, and a set of 14" steelies. I haven't used them yet, but winter is right around the corner!

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