Are these Tires ok? - Toyota Yaris Forums

manlyyaris · 05-19-2009, 06:57 PM

These are Falken Ziex Ze-912 All season performance tire.
Size is:195/60R15 88H for $60 each. I want to put them on my stock steelies. I have the tanabe df210 lowering springs on the car and I have no idea if these will work. I don't know diddely

about tires and would appreciate some help. Thanks alot!

Link:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=195

supmet · 05-19-2009, 07:12 PM

195/55/15 would be better, you might rub some with 195/60

Black Yaris · 05-19-2009, 07:34 PM

205/50 would be my choice.... much more common tire size, wider footprint

manlyyaris · 05-19-2009, 07:34 PM

Ok I'll see if they have em' in that size. Thanks for the info!

manlyyaris · 05-19-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supmet

195/55/15 would be better, you might rub some with 195/60

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

205/50 would be my choice.... much more common tire size, wider footprint

Aren't these 16" tires though?

IllusionX · 05-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manlyyaris

Aren't these 16" tires though?

205/50R15 or 205/45R16

to OP: i have 195/60R15 in the winter (cez it was cheap!) You shouldn't be rubbing with the OEM steelies.

siwo · 05-20-2009, 10:45 AM

Hm. I know that 195-50-15s are perfect for the Yaris.

Go to http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

And place in your wheel size, then compare it to another size and you'll see the difference and what fits. Anything too big will risk rubbing!

IllusionX · 05-20-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siwo

Hm. I know that 195-50-15s are perfect for the Yaris.

Go to http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

And place in your wheel size, then compare it to another size and you'll see the difference and what fits. Anything too big will risk rubbing!

195/55R15 is still smaller than OEM. I would only do 195/50R15 if I had 14" OEM, but then again...

regal · 05-20-2009, 11:37 AM

Are you using them in the winter? If not why not buy a summer performance tire? There have much better grip.

Thirty-Nine · 05-20-2009, 12:31 PM

I have the 912s. They're great in the rain and the dry, but are terrible in the snow.

I have them in 195/55/15

severous01 · 05-20-2009, 01:00 PM

i like bridgestone/firestone myself and fuzion has an hri tire in those sizes for about $10 cheaper. or, if you just like the tread design you can get the ZRi for about the same price and a z rated tire.

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 01:02 PM

if the 912's are anything like the 512's i'd pass if i were you.

Thirty-Nine · 05-20-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

if the 912's are anything like the 512's i'd pass if i were you.

LOL--I liked my few sets of 512s, too.

manlyyaris · 05-20-2009, 10:47 PM

Thanks everyone! All I want is a tire that performs well on dry/wet roads and good enough to get by in the snowy winter. And I want all this for around $60 a tire. :)

MUSKOKA800 · 05-21-2009, 01:37 PM

Why compromise with 3-seasons?
I'd think your being in Cali would dictate use of summer only hi-po sneakers.

33OH · 05-21-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

LOL--I liked my few sets of 512s, too.

I like my 512's as well. But keep in mind Tamago lives in Florida, no need for an 'All Season' tire down there.

Tamago · 05-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

I like my 512's as well. But keep in mind Tamago lives in Florida, no need for an 'All Season' tire down there.

the sidewalls are garbage, very flexy...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...61506043340903

33OH · 05-21-2009, 02:01 PM

It's definitely not a racing tire, you're right. But he's putting them on his steelies, I don't think he'll be racing anytime soon.

05-19-2009, 06:57 PM	#1
manlyyaris View User's Garage Drives: USDM white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 53	Are these Tires ok? These are Falken Ziex Ze-912 All season performance tire. Size is:195/60R15 88H for $60 each. I want to put them on my stock steelies. I have the tanabe df210 lowering springs on the car and I have no idea if these will work. I don't know diddely about tires and would appreciate some help. Thanks alot! Link: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=195

05-19-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	205/50 would be my choice.... much more common tire size, wider footprint __________________

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Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I have the 912s. They're great in the rain and the dry, but are terrible in the snow. I have them in 195/55/15 __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Why compromise with 3-seasons? I'd think your being in Cali would dictate use of summer only hi-po sneakers. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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05-19-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	195/55/15 would be better, you might rub some with 195/60

05-20-2009, 10:45 AM	#7
siwo Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 14	Hm. I know that 195-50-15s are perfect for the Yaris. Go to http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp And place in your wheel size, then compare it to another size and you'll see the difference and what fits. Anything too big will risk rubbing!

05-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#9
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Are you using them in the winter? If not why not buy a summer performance tire? There have much better grip.

05-20-2009, 01:00 PM	#11
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	i like bridgestone/firestone myself and fuzion has an hri tire in those sizes for about $10 cheaper. or, if you just like the tread design you can get the ZRi for about the same price and a z rated tire.

05-20-2009, 10:47 PM	#14
manlyyaris View User's Garage Drives: USDM white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 53	Thanks everyone! All I want is a tire that performs well on dry/wet roads and good enough to get by in the snowy winter. And I want all this for around $60 a tire. :)

05-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#18
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	It's definitely not a racing tire, you're right. But he's putting them on his steelies, I don't think he'll be racing anytime soon.

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