winter control - Toyota Yaris Forums

markpeppie · 06-04-2006, 05:42 PM

wondering what the yaris handles like in the winter, more spec montreal and our hell roads

stuffy · 06-04-2006, 06:17 PM

my hatchback was not too bad in the winter, but it is a light car with small narrow wheels, so in heavy snow conditions, it likes to follow the ruts

ricko · 06-05-2006, 11:51 AM

I didn't get my Yaris until April, so no serious winter testing. I did make a point of asking 5 or 6 different Echo owners about winter driving (yes, I actually stopped people getting out of their cars at the grocery store), and all reports were positive. I know winters are severe in Montreal, but we do get our share of winter storms on the shores of Georgian Bay too.

NickNickNick · 06-05-2006, 04:39 PM

Had my Yaris in December, and drove around the much more hellish streets of Regina, Saskatchewan for 4 months and can say I was pretty impressed with how easily the car handled. The ABS saved me a couple of times from hitting a curb and a car, but compared to the car I had prior to the Yaris, it does an awesome job.

Jem_hadar · 06-06-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ricko

I didn't get my Yaris until April, so no serious winter testing. I did make a point of asking 5 or 6 different Echo owners about winter driving (yes, I actually stopped people getting out of their cars at the grocery store), and all reports were positive. I know winters are severe in Montreal, but we do get our share of winter storms on the shores of Georgian Bay too.

Which grocery store? LOL

Loblaws, A&P, PriceChopper or IGA

thats awesome!

I had a lady chat me up about my Yaris at hte Macs when I was filling up like 3 weeks ago, her daughter wanted to get a new ride and was thinking about the new Yaris... i gave rave reviews

Jem

pennystocks · 06-07-2006, 02:18 AM

Should probaly pick up a set of snow tires for the front. They're $60-75 each so its not so bad.

Jola1 · 06-07-2006, 02:30 AM

Reading about the challenges of winter driving in the Northern Hemisphere mkes me love living in South Australia.......

no snow

EVER.........

ricko · 06-07-2006, 09:35 AM

For Montreal, I would suggest real snow tires on all 4 corners. I've been there many times in winter, I know what you are up against.

stuffy · 06-07-2006, 09:48 AM

jola1, snow can be a pain to drive in when you need to get somewhere quickly, it can also be a lot of fun to drive in,
(and also a lot of fun, skiing, snowboarding, skating, tobogganing (yippee), hockey,)

i wouldn't trade canadian winters for anything because we also get the sun and heat in the summer- best of both worlds

johnnyfive · 06-08-2006, 01:43 AM

maybe get new rims for the summer(spring and fall if you have them), and put snow tires on the factory rims to use in the winter

thats my plan atleast...

Frink · 06-08-2006, 09:27 AM

I am a big believer in having a seperate snow tires and rims, the extra traction and control is well worth the price.
Plus, as a bonus, your summer tires last twice as long and your alloy rims stay nicer, longer.
I picked up my Yaris in December and really had no problems with traction through the winter here in Ontario's snow belt.
I always chuckle when I see these people in SUV's with balding all season, or massive 20" tires thinking they're invincible in the winter... only to find them in the ditch up the road.

ricko · 06-08-2006, 09:32 AM

I fully agree with the above posts ....... snow tires + winter wheels certainly have advantages. My Acura dealer didn't even charge me for the bi-annual change-over!!!!!!! I don't expect the same from the Toy Store, but it would be nice.

06-04-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
markpeppie Drives: yaris 2007aero Join Date: May 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 22	winter control wondering what the yaris handles like in the winter, more spec montreal and our hell roads

06-07-2006, 02:30 AM	#7
Jola1 Drives: 06 Yaris 3dr YRX Join Date: May 2006 Location: Port Elliot, South Australia Posts: 46	Reading about the challenges of winter driving in the Northern Hemisphere mkes me love living in South Australia....... no snow EVER......... __________________ Driving......Loving it!!!

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06-04-2006, 06:17 PM	#2
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	my hatchback was not too bad in the winter, but it is a light car with small narrow wheels, so in heavy snow conditions, it likes to follow the ruts

06-05-2006, 11:51 AM	#3
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	I didn't get my Yaris until April, so no serious winter testing. I did make a point of asking 5 or 6 different Echo owners about winter driving (yes, I actually stopped people getting out of their cars at the grocery store), and all reports were positive. I know winters are severe in Montreal, but we do get our share of winter storms on the shores of Georgian Bay too.

06-05-2006, 04:39 PM	#4
NickNickNick Drives: 06 Silver Yaris 3-door Manual Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 96	Had my Yaris in December, and drove around the much more hellish streets of Regina, Saskatchewan for 4 months and can say I was pretty impressed with how easily the car handled. The ABS saved me a couple of times from hitting a curb and a car, but compared to the car I had prior to the Yaris, it does an awesome job.

06-07-2006, 02:18 AM	#6
pennystocks View User's Garage Drives: 07 Civic Si Coupe(Black Pearl) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 159	Should probaly pick up a set of snow tires for the front. They're $60-75 each so its not so bad.

06-07-2006, 09:35 AM	#8
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	For Montreal, I would suggest real snow tires on all 4 corners. I've been there many times in winter, I know what you are up against.

06-07-2006, 09:48 AM	#9
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	jola1, snow can be a pain to drive in when you need to get somewhere quickly, it can also be a lot of fun to drive in, (and also a lot of fun, skiing, snowboarding, skating, tobogganing (yippee), hockey,) i wouldn't trade canadian winters for anything because we also get the sun and heat in the summer- best of both worlds

06-08-2006, 01:43 AM	#10
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	maybe get new rims for the summer(spring and fall if you have them), and put snow tires on the factory rims to use in the winter thats my plan atleast...

06-08-2006, 09:27 AM	#11
Frink Drives: 2006 Yaris RS 5 door 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 18	I am a big believer in having a seperate snow tires and rims, the extra traction and control is well worth the price. Plus, as a bonus, your summer tires last twice as long and your alloy rims stay nicer, longer. I picked up my Yaris in December and really had no problems with traction through the winter here in Ontario's snow belt. I always chuckle when I see these people in SUV's with balding all season, or massive 20" tires thinking they're invincible in the winter... only to find them in the ditch up the road.

06-08-2006, 09:32 AM	#12
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	I fully agree with the above posts ....... snow tires + winter wheels certainly have advantages. My Acura dealer didn't even charge me for the bi-annual change-over!!!!!!! I don't expect the same from the Toy Store, but it would be nice.