Suggestions for new tires - Toyota Yaris Forums

DJPaneno · 05-05-2009, 02:32 AM

I have 15" wheels on my yaris sedan and I'm looking to get rid of my well-worn stock and discount tires.

I'm looking for a set of tires that will last me at least a year and a half, but that can still give me some good stick for doing some canyon driving and such.

Any suggestions?

Phaeton · 05-05-2009, 10:50 PM

Falcons, Dunlops, I've had good luck with. Don't get Federals.

dvlnblkdrs · 05-05-2009, 10:52 PM

yokohama sdrive! i have them and they effin rock!!!!!!!

IllusionX · 05-06-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dvlnblkdrs

yokohama sdrive! i have them and they effin rock!!!!!!!

i guess it's each his own eh? I have them, and I do not like the grip they give on dry. Mostly because of the previous tires i was sporting before

Otherwise, they do pretty good compared to OEM tires.

dvlnblkdrs · 05-06-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

i guess it's each his own eh? I have them, and I do not like the grip they give on dry. Mostly because of the previous tires i was sporting before

Otherwise, they do pretty good compared to OEM tires.

they definitely took a lot of breaking in and getting used to.. especially with how i drive.. but now.. they are good.. just took like a month to break in

DJPaneno · 05-06-2009, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, appreciate the input.

I'm not planning on racing otherwise I might go with some of the more sticky tires; I'm moreso looking for something that I'll be able to get some decent longevity out of while making my drives around the area and the local mountains more fun.

Now I'm considering either the Yokohama S. Drives or the Dunlop Star Specs. The Dunlops look a bit pricier than Yokohama, if they aren't too big of an upgrade up from the Yokohama's I'll probly go w/ the S. Drives.

I'm riding a pair of 2½ year rundown stock tires (Potenza) & a pair of cheap Tigerpaw tires so whatever the choice its sure to be a big difference.

supmet · 05-07-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DJPaneno

I'm moreso looking for something that I'll be able to get some decent longevity out of while making my drives around the area and the local mountains more fun.

I'm riding a pair of 2½ year rundown stock tires (Potenza) & a pair of cheap Tigerpaw tires so whatever the choice its sure to be a big difference.

If your stock potenzas lasted 2.5 years, longevity isn't really an issue for your driving style, and any of the tires suggested here will make twisties more fun.

thebarber · 05-05-2009, 11:11 PM

falken 912's

cheap and good

severous01 · 05-05-2009, 11:40 PM

i have fuzion ZRi's on my camaro and vs a set of bridgestones and gained a tenth in the 1/4. i know it could be anything but i ran pretty much 14.1 till i put on those tires and then a 14 flat.

also, they didnt harden up when i lit them up like khumo's. i'll never own another set of khumo's unless they're on the wheels i get and i can't afford new.

zri's have a 340 treadwear with a AA and A traction/temp rating
Hri's have a 390 treadwear with a AA and A traction/temp.

and for 70/60 a piece respectively they're really cheap.

Nagoya_TRD. · 05-06-2009, 02:20 PM

If you have the cash: Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Non greasy, good even wear, heats up pretty quick for hard driving, decent wet traction, does not kill the wallet.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 05-06-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nagoya_TRD.

If you have the cash: Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Non greasy, good even wear, heats up pretty quick for hard driving, decent wet traction, does not kill the wallet.

I picked up the direzza DZ101's last week.....

KCALB SIRAY · 05-06-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

I picked up the direzza DZ101's last week.....

were they for the 15's or the 18's

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 05-06-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

were they for the 15's or the 18's

15's as the trd's are still brand new....

*kimona* · 05-06-2009, 02:22 PM

Which size tyre would you like to go with?

DJPaneno · 05-06-2009, 02:48 PM

I have a 15" wheel, so 15"'s.
If it can be avoided I don't want to compromise what little power I got due to weight gain.

808_Yaris · 05-06-2009, 03:13 PM

do you want the tires for performance or leisure?

nsmitchell · 05-06-2009, 04:19 PM

Michelin HydroEdge! They grip like crazy and stop and corner in the rain without a hint of sliding. Best tires I have ever owned.

WolfWings · 05-06-2009, 04:35 PM

HydroEdge, as mentioned above, or Goodyear TripleTred's are pretty awesome tires for all-seasons. If you don't have to deal with snow and ice, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's are another tire, though not as cheap as the alternatives.

05-05-2009, 02:32 AM	#1
DJPaneno View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24	Suggestions for new tires I have 15" wheels on my yaris sedan and I'm looking to get rid of my well-worn stock and discount tires. I'm looking for a set of tires that will last me at least a year and a half, but that can still give me some good stick for doing some canyon driving and such. Any suggestions?

05-05-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	yokohama sdrive! i have them and they effin rock!!!!!!! __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

05-05-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	falken 912's cheap and good __________________

05-06-2009, 04:19 PM	#17
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Michelin HydroEdge! They grip like crazy and stop and corner in the rain without a hint of sliding. Best tires I have ever owned. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

05-06-2009, 04:35 PM	#18
WolfWings View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2007 3Dr - Gryph Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 310	HydroEdge, as mentioned above, or Goodyear TripleTred's are pretty awesome tires for all-seasons. If you don't have to deal with snow and ice, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's are another tire, though not as cheap as the alternatives. __________________

05-05-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	Falcons, Dunlops, I've had good luck with. Don't get Federals.

05-06-2009, 11:09 PM	#6
DJPaneno View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24	Thanks for the suggestions everyone, appreciate the input. I'm not planning on racing otherwise I might go with some of the more sticky tires; I'm moreso looking for something that I'll be able to get some decent longevity out of while making my drives around the area and the local mountains more fun. Now I'm considering either the Yokohama S. Drives or the Dunlop Star Specs. The Dunlops look a bit pricier than Yokohama, if they aren't too big of an upgrade up from the Yokohama's I'll probly go w/ the S. Drives. I'm riding a pair of 2½ year rundown stock tires (Potenza) & a pair of cheap Tigerpaw tires so whatever the choice its sure to be a big difference.

05-05-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	i have fuzion ZRi's on my camaro and vs a set of bridgestones and gained a tenth in the 1/4. i know it could be anything but i ran pretty much 14.1 till i put on those tires and then a 14 flat. also, they didnt harden up when i lit them up like khumo's. i'll never own another set of khumo's unless they're on the wheels i get and i can't afford new. zri's have a 340 treadwear with a AA and A traction/temp rating Hri's have a 390 treadwear with a AA and A traction/temp. and for 70/60 a piece respectively they're really cheap.

05-06-2009, 02:20 PM	#10
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	If you have the cash: Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Non greasy, good even wear, heats up pretty quick for hard driving, decent wet traction, does not kill the wallet.

05-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#14
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Which size tyre would you like to go with?

05-06-2009, 02:48 PM	#15
DJPaneno View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24	I have a 15" wheel, so 15"'s. If it can be avoided I don't want to compromise what little power I got due to weight gain.

05-06-2009, 03:13 PM	#16
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	do you want the tires for performance or leisure?

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