Replacement tire help - Toyota Yaris Forums

adrew · 09-23-2013, 03:15 PM

I just ordered a set of 185/60/15 Michelin Defenders from Costco ($70 off this month) and will report back in about a week when they come in. They're going on my better half's Yaris and we mainly want it to be quieter, ride a little better and to be able to accelerate when it's raining without doing unintentional burnouts.

Personally, I would pick just about any tire over the OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92s. They are very expensive and almost universally hated, especially in the Subaru community (they came on WRXs for awhile).

Look at the reviews for the RE92 at TireRack:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=HPAS

bjm442 · 09-25-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrew

I just ordered a set of 185/60/15 Michelin Defenders from Costco ($70 off this month) and will report back in about a week when they come in. They're going on my better half's Yaris and we mainly want it to be quieter, ride a little better and to be able to accelerate when it's raining without doing unintentional burnouts

With you being in Texas, you reviews don't help...lol

wiirenet · 11-12-2013, 04:57 PM

Hey, hopefully you see this reply. Did you decide on new tires?

I'm reading this forum section and I'm getting lost because I don't care about lowering the car, rims, wheel sizes etc - I just think I need to replace my original tires. Have almost 50K on them. I would like to get what Yaris owners consider "good," and not be at the mercy of a tire store and just walk in blindly and take their recommendation.

I also am in the Chicago area, and need all season tires that work well in snow.

Did you decide on anything? especially since you're in my area, do you recommend any store? Thanks!

(also anyone else, please feel free to chime in. I'm reading this section but I don't mod my car and so I'm lost with the discussions here. I just need whatever tires fit a non-modded car, that are considered the best I can get for all season, and bad winters)

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09-23-2013, 03:15 PM	#1
adrew Drives: '12 L 3-door 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 26	I just ordered a set of 185/60/15 Michelin Defenders from Costco ($70 off this month) and will report back in about a week when they come in. They're going on my better half's Yaris and we mainly want it to be quieter, ride a little better and to be able to accelerate when it's raining without doing unintentional burnouts. Personally, I would pick just about any tire over the OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92s. They are very expensive and almost universally hated, especially in the Subaru community (they came on WRXs for awhile). Look at the reviews for the RE92 at TireRack: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=HPAS

11-12-2013, 04:57 PM	#3
wiirenet View User's Garage Drives: Black '09 2dr HB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: near Chicago, IL Posts: 286	Hey, hopefully you see this reply. Did you decide on new tires? I'm reading this forum section and I'm getting lost because I don't care about lowering the car, rims, wheel sizes etc - I just think I need to replace my original tires. Have almost 50K on them. I would like to get what Yaris owners consider "good," and not be at the mercy of a tire store and just walk in blindly and take their recommendation. I also am in the Chicago area, and need all season tires that work well in snow. Did you decide on anything? especially since you're in my area, do you recommend any store? Thanks! (also anyone else, please feel free to chime in. I'm reading this section but I don't mod my car and so I'm lost with the discussions here. I just need whatever tires fit a non-modded car, that are considered the best I can get for all season, and bad winters)