Gathering prices for new 3 season tires............ - Toyota Yaris Forums

NEexpat · 11-28-2013, 02:27 PM

I run snow tires in the winter on a separate set of steel wheels. My original stock tires have just about had it @ 49'000 miles.

So I am looking for replacement tire to run basically 3 seasons. After everything I have read I have settled on the Hankok H727's. So in a few weeks when I throw the Arctics on I will either get them then or wait till the spring when I switch back. So no real rush, just gonna get the best deal for myself.

I may even contact the place I got my winters in CT. and get a quote. One place I will not go is a local tire place I visited this week for a quote. Take off the present tire, throw on the snows and put a set of H727's on the orginal wheels that have the TPMS valves balance them etc. I'll take them home and put them in the garage. $505 + tax.

So I guess I wont be going back there. Really, what is a reasonable cost to mount and balance 4 tires? TIRERACK has got them for $236 after rebate + $44 Shipping. (Currently running a $40 rebate on a set of 4)

Will call call my local mechanic and ask him what he charges. Even at $30/ tire, which I doubt..............Plus i'm guessing the tire place pays less than Tirerack charges.

I understand there is a "convenience" cost I suppose, not having to lug them to and fro etc. is worth something, i'm just not there yet.

195's vs 185's what is difference in handling, <mpg's etc. Is it worth it?

IllusionX · 11-28-2013, 02:51 PM

handling > mpg.

i went with 195/55R15 for my summers with no real difference in mpg vs 185/60R15. Lower sidewall increases handling. But, i did not have all-season tires (or 3 seasons tires for that matter). I was running on Yokohama S.Drive which i paid 580$ tax in and installed locally.
Last time i checked, when specials hit on discounttiredirect, they come to about 360$ for the set. Sears charges 90$ to install tires on steel wheels, which includes new valves back when I did my tire changes. I'm not sure about the TMPS sensor.. i don't have one. But a rebuild kit is usually recommended when installing new tires and cost 10-15$/wheel.

11-28-2013, 02:27 PM	#1
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Gathering prices for new 3 season tires............ I run snow tires in the winter on a separate set of steel wheels. My original stock tires have just about had it @ 49'000 miles. So I am looking for replacement tire to run basically 3 seasons. After everything I have read I have settled on the Hankok H727's. So in a few weeks when I throw the Arctics on I will either get them then or wait till the spring when I switch back. So no real rush, just gonna get the best deal for myself. I may even contact the place I got my winters in CT. and get a quote. One place I will not go is a local tire place I visited this week for a quote. Take off the present tire, throw on the snows and put a set of H727's on the orginal wheels that have the TPMS valves balance them etc. I'll take them home and put them in the garage. $505 + tax. So I guess I wont be going back there. Really, what is a reasonable cost to mount and balance 4 tires? TIRERACK has got them for $236 after rebate + $44 Shipping. (Currently running a $40 rebate on a set of 4) Will call call my local mechanic and ask him what he charges. Even at $30/ tire, which I doubt..............Plus i'm guessing the tire place pays less than Tirerack charges. I understand there is a "convenience" cost I suppose, not having to lug them to and fro etc. is worth something, i'm just not there yet. 195's vs 185's what is difference in handling, <mpg's etc. Is it worth it? Last edited by NEexpat; 11-28-2013 at 03:40 PM.

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11-28-2013, 02:51 PM	#2
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	handling > mpg. i went with 195/55R15 for my summers with no real difference in mpg vs 185/60R15. Lower sidewall increases handling. But, i did not have all-season tires (or 3 seasons tires for that matter). I was running on Yokohama S.Drive which i paid 580$ tax in and installed locally. Last time i checked, when specials hit on discounttiredirect, they come to about 360$ for the set. Sears charges 90$ to install tires on steel wheels, which includes new valves back when I did my tire changes. I'm not sure about the TMPS sensor.. i don't have one. But a rebuild kit is usually recommended when installing new tires and cost 10-15$/wheel.