Can someone post a pic if they have a 225/50/15 tires installed on their yaris? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MUSKOKA800 · 09-15-2009, 11:13 AM

A buddy just removed BF Goodrich in favour of Nitto tires on his hi-po Cobra. Performance is greatly improved apparenty. He sayes the BF were scary bad in comparison.
If you care, PM me and I'll contact him for the names of the models used.

Black Yaris · 09-15-2009, 11:21 AM

i had the 225/50r15 g-force sports on my yaris when i first got it.... they were nice for a few.... then they got real annoying.... just too wide of a tire for the car..... and the wet traction sux

YarisSedan · 09-28-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

spending more on 17's is not an upgrade. they'll take away from what the car was made for, nimble, light, great brakes, etc.

a nice 205 55 15 is gonna give you just as much grip (and less hair-raising driving in puddles) as a 225. look into the Hankook RS3 if available in that size

Okay im taking your advice Tamago i orderd up some 205/55/15s today cant wait to put them on tomorrow.

Tamago · 09-28-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Okay im taking your advice Tamago i orderd up some 205/55/15s today cant wait to put them on tomorrow.

what tire?

YarisSedan · 09-28-2009, 12:41 PM

Hankook K106. I dont like the fact that the sidewall isnt reinforced even though its a high performance tire. But online it has lots of good reviews. And for the price it seems very good. Only paying 59 dollars a tire. I think ill just keep the tire pressure high to try to offset that a bit.

Unless there is another tire you would reccomend thats around 80 or less.

TheRealEnth · 09-28-2009, 12:42 PM

heh

Tamago · 09-28-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Hankook K106. I dont like the fact that the sidewall isnt reinforced even though its a high performance tire. But online it has lots of good reviews. And for the price it seems very good. Only paying 59 dollars a tire. I think ill just keep the tire pressure high to try to offset that a bit.

Unless there is another tire you would reccomend thats around 80 or less.

i'd buy the kumho AST before i bought K106's again.

but the AST's are noisy as hell, it's what i have. for under $80/tire also consider the falken ziex 912's (people like them, i hated the 512's so i'll never own 912's no matter what.. but i'm not the end-all of tire knowledge)

YarisSedan · 09-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Yeah i was looking at the kumhos unfortunately my wholesaler dosnt have those. So i would be stuck buying them online and paying a little more. The reviews on the hankook seem good lots of people said they are pretty quite until you get to about 1/4 tread left then it starts to get a little noisey.

This is on my daily drive anwyays. The factory tires i have now seem to be pretty noisey too. Ill give these tires a shot for the price you really cant expect them to have everything. After i wear these through i may look at kuhmo or by then i might get some 16s so i will have more tire options.

ozmdd · 09-28-2009, 11:50 PM

I love the Kumho Ecsta XS. Super grippy.

Lafiro · 09-29-2009, 08:46 AM

I went from the Falcon 512's to the 912's. Big mistake each time lol.

I thought the 512's were bad, but I got rid of them early because of bubbles after hitting a few pot holes.

The 912's are a little better, but very noisy, and very bad wet grip, and forget traction driving on cement.

Honestly, if I had to choose a tire, and I use 205/45-17. I would consider noise level over anything else first. Then grip. I couldnt care about weight at that point.

09-15-2009, 11:13 AM	#19
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	A buddy just removed BF Goodrich in favour of Nitto tires on his hi-po Cobra. Performance is greatly improved apparenty. He sayes the BF were scary bad in comparison. If you care, PM me and I'll contact him for the names of the models used. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

09-15-2009, 11:21 AM	#20
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	i had the 225/50r15 g-force sports on my yaris when i first got it.... they were nice for a few.... then they got real annoying.... just too wide of a tire for the car..... and the wet traction sux __________________

09-28-2009, 12:41 PM	#23
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Hankook K106. I dont like the fact that the sidewall isnt reinforced even though its a high performance tire. But online it has lots of good reviews. And for the price it seems very good. Only paying 59 dollars a tire. I think ill just keep the tire pressure high to try to offset that a bit. Unless there is another tire you would reccomend thats around 80 or less. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

09-28-2009, 12:42 PM	#24
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	heh __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

09-28-2009, 05:25 PM	#26
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Yeah i was looking at the kumhos unfortunately my wholesaler dosnt have those. So i would be stuck buying them online and paying a little more. The reviews on the hankook seem good lots of people said they are pretty quite until you get to about 1/4 tread left then it starts to get a little noisey. This is on my daily drive anwyays. The factory tires i have now seem to be pretty noisey too. Ill give these tires a shot for the price you really cant expect them to have everything. After i wear these through i may look at kuhmo or by then i might get some 16s so i will have more tire options. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

09-28-2009, 11:50 PM	#27
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	I love the Kumho Ecsta XS. Super grippy.

09-29-2009, 08:46 AM	#28
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I went from the Falcon 512's to the 912's. Big mistake each time lol. I thought the 512's were bad, but I got rid of them early because of bubbles after hitting a few pot holes. The 912's are a little better, but very noisy, and very bad wet grip, and forget traction driving on cement. Honestly, if I had to choose a tire, and I use 205/45-17. I would consider noise level over anything else first. Then grip. I couldnt care about weight at that point.

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