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MoneyT8 · 10-04-2014, 11:18 PM

Fantastic, I've just got my General RT43's installed today as well, however the tech pointed out that I had a bent steel rim but I think it should be ok.

Hershey · 10-04-2014, 11:23 PM

Nice . Not so for the rim . Hopefully they'll be what Tirerack and others claim them to be . If not , can live with the low cost .

Hershey · 10-07-2014, 12:45 AM

Start of new tank with the RT 43s' at 35.5 p.s.i.. 2 of us , groceries ( 80lbs.?) , a very steep hill , mid 40s' and winds of 20+ . This is SUNOCO 87 w/ E10 which could be a winter blend . The '11 base model with the auto is averaging little over 37 and that has Bridgestone Ecopia EP 422's at 35 .

MoneyT8 · 10-07-2014, 02:26 AM

The ride quality on my RT43's is really smooth, not that quiet but it could be the car and not the tires itself. The mpg seems about 1-2 miles better. I'm really happy with them so far and I'll post some pics later. Also, at what PSI do you keep your tires on? Toyota recommends 32 PSI for front/back, however some users put more than that.

Hershey · 10-08-2014, 02:06 AM

Good to know you're enjoying them . All set at 35.5 . Here's the latest gas mileage . Just me going out for pet food and other stuff . Includes 30+ miles on interstate and some city driving .Very windy . Was at 39.1 until the stop signs and stop lights .

Hershey · 10-09-2014, 01:12 PM

This is the start of a new tank of the '11 base FIT with a 5 speed auto . Have Bridgestone Ecopia EP 422s' on it at 35 p.s.i.. Will try to do same route with the '13 with the RT 43s' to see if I can get same results .

roxy1 · 10-09-2014, 01:53 PM

i know here in MI we start getting the winter gas in early October, and when I lived in CT it seems it was around the same time

Hershey · 10-10-2014, 12:13 AM

Called the gas supplier and the winter blend delivery started 10/1 .

Hershey · 10-10-2014, 12:19 AM

This is the current gas mileage with the RT 43s' . The better 1/2 drove it today and yesterday . Mornings have been in the low 40s' and there's a 2+3/4 climb up a steep hill thanks to being in a valley . It also has been very windy , gusts up to 30 . Hopefully it's close to the display or above . Might be about 300 miles on them and are around 35 p.s.i..

Hershey · 10-16-2014, 12:16 AM

She drove back home in the rain on the interstate and state roads with ease . Didn't feel insecure with the RT 43s' . They now have over 500 miles on them . The '13 display is showing 37.7 and the '11 is 37.4 . They may be doing as well as the Ecopia EP 422s' a L.R.R. tire .

Hershey · 10-18-2014, 11:01 PM

'13 base FIT w/ 5 speed auto : 2nd tank with RT 43s'. Encountered many hills , wet roads , cooler temps and gusty winds . 25% city . Sure winter blend taking a part too .

Hershey · 11-18-2014, 05:10 PM

Noticed that the General Altimax RT43 H-rated tire has deeper siping than the T-rated . So , those considering the RT43 may want the H for areas that have plenty of snow , ice , etc.. The T's for milder winter or none . I would think that the H has less of a tread life due to the deep sipes . The T may give slightly better gas mileage with shallow siping

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roxy1 · 11-20-2014, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

Noticed that the General Altimax RT43 H-rated tire has deeper siping than the T-rated . So , those considering the RT43 may want the H for areas that have plenty of snow , ice , etc.. The T's for milder winter or none . I would think that the H has less of a tread life due to the deep sipes . The T may give slightly better gas mileage with shallow siping

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I notice for the 175/65-15 tire that the 3rd gen L yaris has, the RT43 is only available as H/V rated, but not T rated.

IllusionX · 11-18-2014, 06:57 PM

Treadwear 600 vs 700. The 700 will give better mileage.

Hershey · 11-20-2014, 02:50 PM

^ I believe that's right for the 175/65-15 . The Prius C is the same as the Honda Fit base and Yaris as you stated . Not a big selection for variety . ^

adf_604 · 01-07-2015, 01:30 PM

I have never bought a dedicated summer tire, mainly as it doesn't seem cost effective in a rainy region. I usually go for the all-season workhorse type tire and yesterday bought 2 new Kelly Explorer Plus for the front axle on my Echo.

The tread is fairly deep and blocky (almost like a winter tire) which I'm hoping equates to good all-weather grip. Already they are a vast improvement from my previous pair which were on the car when I bought it, and broke free in the wet with the slightest press of the gas pedal.

http://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/kelly...7#.VK1s7ZiDq1w

Hershey · 12-08-2014, 03:31 PM

The RT43 T + H are a 1 ply sidewall . Not sure for the V .

*kimona* · 01-08-2015, 12:40 AM

^^^ For your safety, always put new tyres on the rear... even on front wheel drive vehicles.

10-07-2014, 02:26 AM	#4
MoneyT8 Drives: White Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 85	The ride quality on my RT43's is really smooth, not that quiet but it could be the car and not the tires itself. The mpg seems about 1-2 miles better. I'm really happy with them so far and I'll post some pics later. Also, at what PSI do you keep your tires on? Toyota recommends 32 PSI for front/back, however some users put more than that. Last edited by MoneyT8; 10-07-2014 at 09:09 PM.

11-18-2014, 06:57 PM	#14
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,887	Treadwear 600 vs 700. The 700 will give better mileage. __________________

01-07-2015, 01:30 PM	#16
adf_604 Drives: 2003 Echo Sedan, Silver Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: British Columbia Posts: 18	New pair of all-seasons I have never bought a dedicated summer tire, mainly as it doesn't seem cost effective in a rainy region. I usually go for the all-season workhorse type tire and yesterday bought 2 new Kelly Explorer Plus for the front axle on my Echo. The tread is fairly deep and blocky (almost like a winter tire) which I'm hoping equates to good all-weather grip. Already they are a vast improvement from my previous pair which were on the car when I bought it, and broke free in the wet with the slightest press of the gas pedal. http://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/kelly...7#.VK1s7ZiDq1w

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10-04-2014, 11:18 PM	#1
MoneyT8 Drives: White Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 85	Fantastic, I've just got my General RT43's installed today as well, however the tech pointed out that I had a bent steel rim but I think it should be ok.

10-04-2014, 11:23 PM	#2
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	Nice . Not so for the rim . Hopefully they'll be what Tirerack and others claim them to be . If not , can live with the low cost .

10-09-2014, 01:53 PM	#7
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	i know here in MI we start getting the winter gas in early October, and when I lived in CT it seems it was around the same time

10-10-2014, 12:13 AM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	Called the gas supplier and the winter blend delivery started 10/1 .

10-16-2014, 12:16 AM	#10
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	She drove back home in the rain on the interstate and state roads with ease . Didn't feel insecure with the RT 43s' . They now have over 500 miles on them . The '13 display is showing 37.7 and the '11 is 37.4 . They may be doing as well as the Ecopia EP 422s' a L.R.R. tire .

11-20-2014, 02:50 PM	#15
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	^ I believe that's right for the 175/65-15 . The Prius C is the same as the Honda Fit base and Yaris as you stated . Not a big selection for variety . ^

01-08-2015, 12:40 AM	#18
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,936	^^^ For your safety, always put new tyres on the rear... even on front wheel drive vehicles.