Best replacement tires for stock '09 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TheKindG · 01-17-2011, 11:35 PM

Just brought home this '09 5door 'S, under 38,000 miles, in nice shape.

Of the first couple things, I'll need to purchase a set of tires - came with mixed set of 186/60/15.

More important criteria - freeway handling/stopping, less road noise, tracking/stability in crosswinds.

Has stock wheels - I've never bought aftermarket rims... do I need to?

( also needs stronger headlites & window tint - will visit those in other threads).

severous01 · 01-18-2011, 12:17 AM

anything other than potenza's???

seriously...step to a 195 60 15

33OH · 01-18-2011, 04:29 PM

You can keep the stock wheels as long as you buy a 15" tire.

I recommend the Hankook H727's. Nice priced all-season performance tire.

As for handling vs. road noise, they usually counter-act each other. Generally, more handling = wider tire (195/55/15 or 205/50/15), and less road noise = skinnier tire (stick with the 185/60/15).

I'd say for what you are looking to do, I'd get a set of 185/60/15 Hankook H727.

The crosswind trait is a part of the car - a rear sway bar or a set of lowering springs will help correct it.

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01-18-2011, 12:17 AM	#2
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	anything other than potenza's??? seriously...step to a 195 60 15

01-18-2011, 04:29 PM	#3
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	You can keep the stock wheels as long as you buy a 15" tire. I recommend the Hankook H727's. Nice priced all-season performance tire. As for handling vs. road noise, they usually counter-act each other. Generally, more handling = wider tire (195/55/15 or 205/50/15), and less road noise = skinnier tire (stick with the 185/60/15). I'd say for what you are looking to do, I'd get a set of 185/60/15 Hankook H727. The crosswind trait is a part of the car - a rear sway bar or a set of lowering springs will help correct it.