It's Time For New Tires!! - Toyota Yaris Forums

bikeshox · 08-10-2009, 10:13 PM

So its about time for some new tires on the Yaris. We are nearing 65,000 miles on the stock tires and are in the market for some new ones. Any suggestions on a new tire? Right now we are leaning towards the Yokohama AVID TRZ or the Touring-S due to high reviews on Tire Rack and of course, the low price.

ScubaSteve · 08-10-2009, 10:43 PM

I just got new tires last week. They're Michelin Harmony 185/60/15. So far I really like them, I find them to grip the road very well, especially on the fun on-ramps. I chose them over the Yokohama Avid TRZ as the Michelin's have more treadwear. The price was only a $2 difference between the two.

b_hickman11 · 08-11-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bikeshox

So its about time for some new tires on the Yaris. We are nearing 65,000 miles on the stock tires and are in the market for some new ones. Any suggestions on a new tire? Right now we are leaning towards the Yokohama AVID TRZ or the Touring-S due to high reviews on Tire Rack and of course, the low price.

I bought a set of Yokohama Touring-S from tire rack and they are great. I live about an hour from a Tire Rack warehouse so I picked them up myself to save $ on shipping. Then I took them to Wal-Mart and had them installed on my 07 for about $30. They have been on since December and they are wonderful!

RedRide · 08-11-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

I just got new tires last week. They're Michelin Harmony 185/60/15. So far I really like them, I find them to grip the road very well, especially on the fun on-ramps. I chose them over the Yokohama Avid TRZ as the Michelin's have more treadwear. The price was only a $2 difference between the two.

I got my eye on the Harmonys also. Maby this spring as I only got about 1.5k miles so far on the OEM tires.

TLyttle · 08-11-2009, 11:48 AM

Man, I'm envious... I got 22,000 miles out of my OEM Potenzas; mind you, I drive a mail delivery route, so there is LOTS of starting, stopping and maneuvering in every mile...

Wanted Coopers (anyone had experience there?), but settled for Hankook (Korean); I don't expect great things out them.

talnlnky · 08-11-2009, 02:31 PM

do you have the bridgestone Potenza stock? I have 33k miles so far... and think I might be able to make it to 50k (if it doesn't snow next winter).... Might have to buy tires sooner simple due to snow issues otherwise.

I had cooper tires on my mazda.... they were ok.... can't remember exactly what size or type I had on tho, that was a few years ago.

1stToyota · 08-11-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TLyttle

Man, I'm envious... I got 22,000 miles out of my OEM Potenzas; mind you, I drive a mail delivery route, so there is LOTS of starting, stopping and maneuvering in every mile...

Wanted Coopers (anyone had experience there?), but settled for Hankook (Korean); I don't expect great things out them.

Cooper CS4 Touring T (780 AA) is a really good tire, I've sold a few. A Kia owner has the exact same Goodyears that's on my Yaris, except they're 195s...she said the Coopers had way less road noise than the Goodyear...should last about twice as long.

mikenacarato · 08-11-2009, 05:43 PM

maxxis ma-z1 ftw. excellent tires and and even better price!

b_hickman11 · 08-11-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenacarato

maxxis ma-z1 ftw. excellent tires and and even better price!

Whats the price?

mikenacarato · 08-11-2009, 11:24 PM

i believe mine were 84 a tire for a 205/55/16 and they have awesome wet grip and better dry.

TLyttle · 08-11-2009, 11:29 PM

Thanks, guys, I'll check out the Coopers...

elmo · 08-12-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TLyttle

Man, I'm envious... I got 22,000 miles out of my OEM Potenzas; mind you, I drive a mail delivery route, so there is LOTS of starting, stopping and maneuvering in every mile...

Wanted Coopers (anyone had experience there?), but settled for Hankook (Korean); I don't expect great things out them.

be glad you didn't get the coopers, we put them on the wifes car nd we hated them, road noise was unreal and traction in the wet really sucked !!

kargoboy · 08-12-2009, 12:41 PM

Yokohama FTW. I've run all different types over the years and I prefer the Yok's to anything else.
The only thing I recommend is running a set of winter tires and summer tires. Even if you want all-seasons for the warmer months running real winter tires in the winter will save
you all kinds of aggravation in the long run.

thepartsmancometh · 08-12-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kargoboy

Yokohama FTW.

+1

We sell probably 15-20 sets of tires per week, so I have had a chance to see just about everything out there tire wise. I recomment the avid trz's UNEQUIVOCALLY. they are an AWESOME tire, not too pricey. keep 'em aligned and rotated and they will wear very well. We have never ever ever had a single comeback on a yokohama tire.

I've never sold harmony's on a yaris, but on camrys we havent had great luck.

I list avid trz in 185/65r15 at 83.95 ea
harmony's at 107

b_hickman11 · 08-12-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenacarato

i believe mine were 84 a tire for a 205/55/16 and they have awesome wet grip and better dry.

Thats pretty expensive compared to the Yoko's @ $55 a tire.

1stToyota · 08-12-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elmo

be glad you didn't get the coopers, we put them on the wifes car nd we hated them, road noise was unreal and traction in the wet really sucked !!

The CS4 Touring T? They're a premium touring tire known for low noise, long life and smooth ride.

yaris prime · 08-12-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kargoboy

Yokohama FTW. I've run all different types over the years and I prefer the Yok's to anything else.
The only thing I recommend is running a set of winter tires and summer tires. Even if you want all-seasons for the warmer months running real winter tires in the winter will save
you all kinds of aggravation in the long run.

What kind of winter tires do you like?

kargoboy · 08-13-2009, 12:51 PM

[QUOTE=yaris prime;367439]What kind of winter tires do you like?[/QUOTE

Dunlop Graspics have been great for me. Blizzaks are nice too.

08-10-2009, 10:13 PM	#1
bikeshox Drives: 07' Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 22	It's Time For New Tires!! So its about time for some new tires on the Yaris. We are nearing 65,000 miles on the stock tires and are in the market for some new ones. Any suggestions on a new tire? Right now we are leaning towards the Yokohama AVID TRZ or the Touring-S due to high reviews on Tire Rack and of course, the low price.

08-11-2009, 02:31 PM	#6
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	do you have the bridgestone Potenza stock? I have 33k miles so far... and think I might be able to make it to 50k (if it doesn't snow next winter).... Might have to buy tires sooner simple due to snow issues otherwise. I had cooper tires on my mazda.... they were ok.... can't remember exactly what size or type I had on tho, that was a few years ago. __________________

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08-10-2009, 10:43 PM	#2
ScubaSteve Traded up! Drives: 10 Black Sand 5-Dr RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 28	I just got new tires last week. They're Michelin Harmony 185/60/15. So far I really like them, I find them to grip the road very well, especially on the fun on-ramps. I chose them over the Yokohama Avid TRZ as the Michelin's have more treadwear. The price was only a $2 difference between the two.

08-11-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Man, I'm envious... I got 22,000 miles out of my OEM Potenzas; mind you, I drive a mail delivery route, so there is LOTS of starting, stopping and maneuvering in every mile... Wanted Coopers (anyone had experience there?), but settled for Hankook (Korean); I don't expect great things out them.

08-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	maxxis ma-z1 ftw. excellent tires and and even better price!

08-11-2009, 11:24 PM	#10
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	i believe mine were 84 a tire for a 205/55/16 and they have awesome wet grip and better dry.

08-11-2009, 11:29 PM	#11
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Thanks, guys, I'll check out the Coopers...

08-12-2009, 12:41 PM	#13
kargoboy Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 260	Yokohama FTW. I've run all different types over the years and I prefer the Yok's to anything else. The only thing I recommend is running a set of winter tires and summer tires. Even if you want all-seasons for the warmer months running real winter tires in the winter will save you all kinds of aggravation in the long run.

08-13-2009, 12:51 PM	#18
kargoboy Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 260	[QUOTE=yaris prime;367439]What kind of winter tires do you like?[/QUOTE Dunlop Graspics have been great for me. Blizzaks are nice too.