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Creeper · 04-25-2009, 03:48 AM

well its that time. The stock tires are shot and I need some new tires. I wanted to go with something about .7-1 inch smaller in the wheelwall on my replacments and was thinking about yokohama s-drive 195/50R15. ITs only .6 smaller but what do yall think about it? Any experiance with these tires? I heard these were quiet, and thats a plus! Any info or advice would be great!

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 03:59 AM

why would you go smaller, is my question..

oh and dollar for dollar, considering that you're buying smaller tires, i'd buy a kumho ASX

Creeper · 04-25-2009, 04:01 AM

well I have wheel well lights, and the south has bad roads ( I didnt quite think that through at the time) and the extra half inch would be exactly what I need to keep them from hitting the lights on a bad bump or thouse hidden pot holes you cant see till its to late

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 04:03 AM

so in effect you should go to a LARGER tire

and do your yaris a favor ;)

Creeper · 04-25-2009, 04:08 AM

yeah I know not many are a fan of lights under the yaris but I like them. If that was indead the joke you were pushing :)

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 04:10 AM

back on topic, if you're buying a tire simply because it's shorter, go out and buy the cheapest tire you can... within reason

Creeper · 04-25-2009, 04:15 AM

Well I want a good quality quiet tire that is good in dry and rain sense that is basically all we get here. I have heard alot of good things about this particullar tire from a few friends but thought I would ask on here.

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Creeper

Well I want a good quality quiet tire that is good in dry and rain sense that is basically all we get here. I have heard alot of good things about this particullar tire from a few friends but thought I would ask on here.

between the two i'll still maintain, if you can get it in the size you want, the kumho ASX is a better value.

Creeper · 04-25-2009, 04:20 AM

alright ill check them out when I can get by the shop or grab their inventory/order lists. the yokohamas arnt bad sense i can get them at the shops price with no mark up from the shop but if the kumho asx are better value I will check on them as well.

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 04:23 AM

fyi they weren't bad at autocross either

Creeper · 04-25-2009, 04:28 AM

are these the right type? http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

I cant seem to find them in 15's anywhere :( but ill have to check at the shop later

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 04:31 AM

looks like the ECSTA AST is your only option in that size.

but on a very interesting note, you could get a hankook RS2-Z212 in that size.

now THAT is a tire! (and only 11 dollars more than the S drives)

i'm on www.tirerack.com

Creeper · 04-25-2009, 04:38 AM

may have to check into these thank you for all your help

*kimona* · 04-25-2009, 09:10 AM

205/50's will be short enough for your application. If you want a very decent quiet tyre, you could go with the Falken 512, next the Falken 912. IMHO, the best all 'round tyre, but not the most quiet is the Nitto NeoGen, which offers outstanding handling.

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 09:45 AM

i will have to say that out of every tire i've ever purchased the falken 512 was the absolute worst tire of them all.

*kimona* · 04-25-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

i will have to say that out of every tire i've ever purchased the falken 512 was the absolute worst tire of them all.

Depends what you're looking for in a tyre. The OP doesn't seem to be looking specifically for a high performance tyre. I've had a set of 512's on my spare set of wheels, and I find them very good for low noise, smooth ride, improved handling, and decent wear. Yes, there are better tyres available, but for a budget tyre, the 512 is a good choice, IMHO.

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Depends what you're looking for in a tyre. The OP doesn't seem to be looking specifically for a high performance tyre. I've had a set of 512's on my spare set of wheels, and I find them very good for low noise, smooth ride, improved handling, and decent wear. Yes, there are better tyres available, but for a budget tyre, the 512 is a good choice, IMHO.

they have too-soft sidewalls and get REALLY bad in the rain at about half tread.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 04-25-2009, 10:09 AM

205/50 or is it 205/55? i have mine narrowed down to Yokohama AVID V4S BW or Dunlop DIREZZA DZ101 BW. reason being its what i get through work and cost is minimal.

04-25-2009, 03:48 AM	#1
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	new tires well its that time. The stock tires are shot and I need some new tires. I wanted to go with something about .7-1 inch smaller in the wheelwall on my replacments and was thinking about yokohama s-drive 195/50R15. ITs only .6 smaller but what do yall think about it? Any experiance with these tires? I heard these were quiet, and thats a plus! Any info or advice would be great!

04-25-2009, 10:09 AM	#18
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	205/50 or is it 205/55? i have mine narrowed down to Yokohama AVID V4S BW or Dunlop DIREZZA DZ101 BW. reason being its what i get through work and cost is minimal. __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

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04-25-2009, 04:01 AM	#3
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	well I have wheel well lights, and the south has bad roads ( I didnt quite think that through at the time) and the extra half inch would be exactly what I need to keep them from hitting the lights on a bad bump or thouse hidden pot holes you cant see till its to late

04-25-2009, 04:08 AM	#5
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	yeah I know not many are a fan of lights under the yaris but I like them. If that was indead the joke you were pushing :)

04-25-2009, 04:15 AM	#7
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	Well I want a good quality quiet tire that is good in dry and rain sense that is basically all we get here. I have heard alot of good things about this particullar tire from a few friends but thought I would ask on here.

04-25-2009, 04:20 AM	#9
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	alright ill check them out when I can get by the shop or grab their inventory/order lists. the yokohamas arnt bad sense i can get them at the shops price with no mark up from the shop but if the kumho asx are better value I will check on them as well.

04-25-2009, 04:28 AM	#11
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	are these the right type? http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance I cant seem to find them in 15's anywhere :( but ill have to check at the shop later

04-25-2009, 04:38 AM	#13
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	may have to check into these thank you for all your help

04-25-2009, 09:10 AM	#14
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	205/50's will be short enough for your application. If you want a very decent quiet tyre, you could go with the Falken 512, next the Falken 912. IMHO, the best all 'round tyre, but not the most quiet is the Nitto NeoGen, which offers outstanding handling.