Putting new tires on my '08 yaris soon... what do I need to know?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by kimona

There are so many better tyres out there than the Firestone FR710! I'd get 185/65/14's to replace the 175's. There are more options in this size, and the 185's are an excellent fitment. If you do a lot of highway driving, choose a tyre with a wide/flat center band to reduce/eliminate highway wander. Discounttiredirect.com is a great place to purchase tyres; good selection, low pricing, and free shipping, (and no tax to NC). I buy all my tyres from them and have them installed/balanced locally for $10 a corner.

To each his own. My last set of FR710s lasted me about 15,000 miles longer than the OEMs and the first set of 4 that replaced the OEMs (not Firestones). I also like the 'almost anyplace there is a Firestone store' aspect of the service and the efficiency (faster than many other places i've patronized). Definitely agree with you though on her not going with the 175's.