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04-28-2014, 06:25 PM | #1 |
fourty something
Drives: 2012 Yaris SE traded, 2014 Hyb Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
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Yokohama AVID Ascend tires for 2012 SE
I am posting this because P195/50R16 Yokohama AVID Ascend have become available for the 3rd generation Yaris SE. Previously, the best high mileage tire available was the Continental ExtremeContact DWS with a UTQG of 540; the Yokohama UTQG is 740. I had my local tire shop check their stock and they also called 5 national wholesalers and could not find the tire. Tirerack.com has them and they sitting in my garage waiting to be installed.
The car came with Bridgestone Turanza EL400, with a UTQG of 260, I have put 28,000 on them. This is the worst tire I have ever had on a car, they have no grip, have always broken loose from start, no rain grip and they are skates when the temperature gets down in the 30's. The ride quality is terrible. The ware indicators are almost even with the tread, about 2/32 tread remaining. These tires are $50 more each than the Yokohama's and Continentals... If there is interest, I will give my initial imprecations of the Yokohama's after I have them installed and put a few miles on them. retired CPO |
04-28-2014, 08:13 PM | #2 | |
Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006
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I agree completely....the bridgestone turanzas are by far the worst tire I have ever owned in any conditions. |
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04-29-2014, 12:18 PM | #3 |
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You are not limited to 175/65's; there are several other sizes that fit the car just as well.
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05-03-2014, 02:15 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006
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05-03-2014, 04:37 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2012 Yaris L hatch 5spd Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Norman
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Anyone have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 in 175/65R15?
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05-03-2014, 08:18 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: michigan
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I looked into that one. its billed as all season, but seems like it sticks like a summer/performance tire. the more reviews that are rolling in, the more it looks like it isn't too great in snow, where some all seasons are pretty decent. I also saw it discussed on a prius forum, and it is definitely not in any way shape or form a lower rolling resistance tire.
I guess it seems like more tire than the yaris needs. |
05-21-2014, 10:56 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I have that tire but 205/40R17!
It is a great tire! great in dry and wet conditions |
04-28-2014, 09:48 PM | #8 |
It's the illusion you see
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brossard, QC
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I wonder if the mileage is really that worse on 185/60R15 tires.
There are many more choices that size. |
04-29-2014, 07:44 AM | #9 |
fourty something
Drives: 2012 Yaris SE traded, 2014 Hyb Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
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Does the L and LE use the Bridgestone Turanza EL400? If not, look up the specific tire at Tirerack.com
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04-29-2014, 11:32 AM | #10 | |
Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006
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for the price and reviews, the General Altimax HP looks pretty good. |
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05-03-2014, 11:27 AM | #11 |
fourty something
Drives: 2012 Yaris SE traded, 2014 Hyb Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
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Installed the new tires, feels like a completely new car. The ride is fantastic, car absorbs bumps with almost no road noise and the steering is much lighter. The tires do not grip like performance tires although these are high mileage tires. P195/50R16 Yokohama AVID Ascend; UTQG 740; 65,000 mileage warranty
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05-03-2014, 07:45 PM | #12 |
195 55 15 is about as perfect as one can get ....but that is just me I'm on ZE950 falcon tires awesome tires specially if like to have fun with ur car :)
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