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10-19-2016, 09:16 AM
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  Drives: 2008 Yaris 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
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A Visit to TireRack South Bend
When I bought the 2008 Yaris in August 2016, it came with only a new set of snow tires, so I bought additional set of used OEM alloy wheels with old tires that have seen better days, hence a new set (185/60R15) of all seasons is required!
This vehicle is only for in town driving and road trips occasionally, main requirements are handling safety, fuel economy and low road noise, don't need any high performance rubber. I settled on the General Altimax RT43 for US$63ea. All in US$331.71 (before Mfg rebate of $50). I made the trip to the TireRack's only workshop in South Bend IN, to have the tires installed and visited a few places on the way (and more shoppings) also to check out the Yaris' fuel economy, which I clocked at average 6 litre/100KM. Thought you may be interested to see a few photos of the place. |
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10-19-2016, 10:10 AM
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10-19-2016, 10:40 AM
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Seems like quite the drive for tires
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10-19-2016, 11:13 AM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
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I know, seems crazy to drive there for the tires alone, however, I also did some shopping and spent a day in the Henry Ford's, I made it into a road trip! only 350KM each way from Detroit!
All in all it was an interesting trip, visited Toledo as well. Noticed TireRack only uses floor jacks? 4 for each bay, total 11 bays. |
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10-20-2016, 09:32 AM
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maybe i'll see you around waterloo...
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10-20-2016, 10:19 AM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2016
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Are you still driving the gold Echo? Have not notice one on the road. |
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10-20-2016, 01:07 PM
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i commute to london 3 days a week, but i live near uptown there are a couple other gold echo's around, and one is an RS, too. 
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10-20-2016, 01:36 PM
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Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nj
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Huh floor jacks no lifts at Tire Rack.
Who would a thunk it?
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10-20-2016, 02:01 PM
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10-20-2016, 04:39 PM
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10-20-2016, 05:04 PM
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10-22-2016, 12:49 PM
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Drives: 2007 yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2015
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now I know what they use, I know to take their advise with a grain of salt... |
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10-22-2016, 04:31 PM
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Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008
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10-22-2016, 10:13 PM
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My new Jack has a built in safety bar, though
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