Yokohama AVID Ascend tires for 2012 SE

[kimona]

Originally Posted by roxy1

ive narrowed down my next tire to the avid ascend or general altimax hp, but there are few choices in the 175/65-15 size for the L.

I agree completely....the bridgestone turanzas are by far the worst tire I have ever owned in any conditions.

You are not limited to 175/65's; there are several other sizes that fit the car just as well.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by kimona

You are not limited to 175/65's; there are several other sizes that fit the car just as well.

I know. I prefer the highest profile possible since this is not the softest riding car. every little bit helps.

[94toy22re]

Anyone have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 in 175/65R15?

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by 94toy22re

Anyone have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 in 175/65R15?

I looked into that one. its billed as all season, but seems like it sticks like a summer/performance tire. the more reviews that are rolling in, the more it looks like it isn't too great in snow, where some all seasons are pretty decent. I also saw it discussed on a prius forum, and it is definitely not in any way shape or form a lower rolling resistance tire.

I guess it seems like more tire than the yaris needs.

[94toy22re]

Originally Posted by roxy1

I looked into that one. its billed as all season, but seems like it sticks like a summer/performance tire. the more reviews that are rolling in, the more it looks like it isn't too great in snow, where some all seasons are pretty decent. I also saw it discussed on a prius forum, and it is definitely not in any way shape or form a lower rolling resistance tire.

I guess it seems like more tire than the yaris needs.

But $80 bucks each through tire rack plus a $70 gift card it seems to be once of the cheapest and best tires for the 175/65/15 size, also from what I've read today its seems to do fairly well for a all season in snow.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by 94toy22re

But $80 bucks each through tire rack plus a $70 gift card it seems to be once of the cheapest and best tires for the 175/65/15 size, also from what I've read today its seems to do fairly well for a all season in snow.

the more reviews that have been coming it for the Pilot a/s, the worse the surveys for snow/ice have been getting (only about 200,000 miles worth of reviews...a pretty new tire):

click on "surveys"

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....utoModel=Yaris 3-Door&autoModClar=L&tab=Survey

the general altimax surveys better in that regard (over 28,000,000 miles worth of reviews)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ar=&tab=Survey

im also doubting that on the yaris, any performance advantages will be realized......the car has handling limits that will be reached before a decent tire will show its deficiencies.

[venezbras2013]

I have that tire but 205/40R17!
It is a great tire! great in dry and wet conditions