Putting new tires on my '08 yaris soon... what do I need to know? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

hannahyaris · 11-24-2013, 03:32 PM

Thanks so much WeeYari- definitely a good resource to have.
Unfortunately I think the michelin defenders are going to be a little too expensive, but I'm still going to see what I can do. For now, definitely considering the two types of tires that Hershey recommended. I'll be sure to post the results when I finally decide.

For now, I've run into a bigger issue. I don't actually know what size the tires are. I know that the original tire size (from the factory) was either 175/65/R14 or 185/65/R14. The tires on there now are Yokohama Avid-Touring S, and the size is 195/60/R15. Does that mean I should go with that size?

(note: i bought the car used from a toyota dealership about two months ago. i'm 99% sure they didn't put new tires on the car when i bought it)

*kimona* · 11-24-2013, 03:55 PM

OEM size is 185/60/15. However, 195/60/15 is an excellent fitment on stock suspension. The Yokohama Avid Touring S is a great tyre. The tread pattern works extremely well on the Yaris for good overall handling, a smooth ride, and straight-line tracking with minimal or no highway wander.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=15&cs=185

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=15&cs=195

nookandcrannycar · 11-25-2013, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

OEM size is 185/60/15. However, 195/60/15 is an excellent fitment on stock suspension.

I'm on my 4th set (including OEM) and either Set #2 or Set #3 = 195/60/15. I agree with you, 195/60/15 also = excellent fitment on stock suspension.

IllusionX · 05-09-2014, 05:25 PM

Do you know the year your tires were manufactured? You can see how to find out here

I see you have a 2010. So if your car was manufactured in 2009, you could have 2008/2009 tires.
My company bought a 2012 mazda 5 in 2013.. it had tires manufactured in 2011, and they show sign of dry rot.

so i'm not surprised that your 4-5 years old tire is in very bad conditions, especially if it's very hot in the summer where you live.

NEexpat · 05-09-2014, 08:04 PM

I just got some Hankook H727's.

I looked about at the online guys and got a local price from an outfit across the river from me that have been in business since forever. $425.00 all in mounting/balancing, disposal and taxes. It's what I would have paid to go online.

So far they seem fine. I run dedicated snows in the winter, so these are 3 season for me.

DebbyM46227 · 05-10-2014, 09:40 AM

Thanks, guys! Nook - you wrote a book! On the Firestone Complete Autocare web site you can print out a quote that's good for 30 days. Now I guess I'm screwed. I just got back from Firestone, and I guess they are right now that I see my quote, didn't pay attention to it yesterday.

There was a supposed glitch in the estimate feature of their web site yesterday. It's supposed to be Buy 3 Get 1 Free on certain tires only, yet it came up that way on my quote for the FR710's. Late on I think they fixed the glitch. No amount of my bitching got me anywhere at Firestone, so I came home without any new tires. It's now $354.88 + 7% Sales Tax for the FR710's. For a little more I can get the Affinity $363.89 as those are on sale. And neither quote includes the road hazard. I think I've only purchased road hazard once in my life, and never used it so I thought it was a waste of money. There aren't any gravel roads that I drive on, but there are 1000's of potholes after the severe winter we just had.

nookandcrannycar · 05-10-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

Thanks, guys! Nook - you wrote a book! On the Firestone Complete Autocare web site you can print out a quote that's good for 30 days. Now I guess I'm screwed. I just got back from Firestone, and I guess they are right now that I see my quote, didn't pay attention to it yesterday.

There was a supposed glitch in the estimate feature of their web site yesterday. It's supposed to be Buy 3 Get 1 Free on certain tires only, yet it came up that way on my quote for the FR710's. Late on I think they fixed the glitch. No amount of my bitching got me anywhere at Firestone, so I came home without any new tires. It's now $354.88 + 7% Sales Tax for the FR710's. For a little more I can get the Affinity $363.89 as those are on sale. And neither quote includes the road hazard. I think I've only purchased road hazard once in my life, and never used it so I thought it was a waste of money. There aren't any gravel roads that I drive on, but there are 1000's of potholes after the severe winter we just had.

I didn't like the Affinity. That was the tire they 'upgraded' me to without telling me (the ones I drove for 1247 miles). I didn't like the way they felt while driving, found I couldn't get the same MPG, and didn't like that they 'resisted' adding air (I could hear my portable air compressor straining). However, that is what suits me and also my location. The Affinity tires weigh more, and I imagine are thicker. They might be better suited to your conditions. If you're not going to get the road hazard warranty, I would say that also might tip the scales toward the Affinity. Does the unexpected increase in price bring any other choices back into play? IIRC, after I got my 2nd set of four FR710s, UberSilver posted that he got Michelin Defenders at Costco (in the SF Bay Area) for about the same total I paid.

DebbyM46227 · 05-12-2014, 10:28 AM

Nook, the addl cost of the Affinity still doesn't bring any others into play for around the same price. There's only 2 Costco's in town, both on the far northside and I'm not a member anyhow. I'll probably wait another week or 2, it seems there are different sales each week.

The last time I bought tires was 2006(?) for my 1997 Chevy Cavalier that I traded in on my Yaris. I hate the TPMS - that alone adds $40 to the cost of whatever I get. In 2006 I ordered my tires from Tirerack.com and had them installed locally. Maybe I was lucky, didn't have a problem with those.

nookandcrannycar · 05-13-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I'll probably wait another week or 2, it seems there are different sales each week.

Good idea.....as long as your current tires aren't in unsafe condition. Given that, it can't hurt to get a better feel for the local landscape (tire wise).

NEexpat · 05-12-2014, 11:01 AM

^ "I hate the TPMS - that alone adds $40 to the cost of whatever I get."

Are you going to replace the TPMS valves?

I looked into the lifespan of these things and depending on cycles and weather people say they last 7-10 years. I just had the tire guys put my new tires on the original wheels with the original TPMS valves.

I brought this up on here and got some advice on whether or not to replace them.

IllusionX · 05-12-2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEexpat

^ "I hate the TPMS - that alone adds $40 to the cost of whatever I get."

Are you going to replace the TPMS valves?

I looked into the lifespan of these things and depending on cycles and weather people say they last 7-10 years. I just had the tire guys put my new tires on the original wheels with the original TPMS valves.

I brought this up on here and got some advice on whether or not to replace them.

There is a TPMS valve rebuild kit, that should be done to prevent leaks after a few years.

Exiwolfman · 05-12-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusionX

There is a TPMS valve rebuild kit, that should be done to prevent leaks after a few years.

also keep in mind that the life spend of a TPMS is about 4 to 5 yrs give or take...always a good idea to get valve kit also clean rims of from any corrosion a good shop would do that and use rim sealer all this will help with air staying in ur tire . Nitrogen helps too , keeps the tires from psi fluctuation and over all longer lasting tires...yes it does work .

DebbyM46227 · 05-12-2014, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

also keep in mind that the life spend of a TPMS is about 4 to 5 yrs give or take...always a good idea to get valve kit also clean rims of from any corrosion a good shop would do that and use rim sealer all this will help with air staying in ur tire . Nitrogen helps too , keeps the tires from psi fluctuation and over all longer lasting tires...yes it does work .

TY for letting me know about the nitrogen keeping the tires from fluctuating. I didn't know that and that's the reason I hate the first cold day of Fall and if my tires are right on the borderline, that stupid TPMS light comes on.

NEexpat · 05-12-2014, 03:22 PM

^X, You're quite right, I saw those when I was looking around at new tires.

DebbyM46227 · 05-12-2014, 03:53 PM

That rebuild kit is what costs the $40 (for all 4) At Firestone Auto Care, $28.00 for the valve service kit, and $11.96 for labor.

FlushYaris · 05-13-2014, 03:56 AM

www.onlinetires.com :)

DebbyM46227 · 05-14-2014, 04:55 PM

I decided to order tires from TireRack.com. I got the Sumitomo tires.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...um=86TR5TOURLS

And I'm having them installed at the Tire Barn on Sunday.

nookandcrannycar · 05-15-2014, 12:10 AM

I hope my mentioning 'unsafe condition' didn't scare you. The Sumitomo looks like a good choice

.....one of the cheapest, but with a high UTQG rating. I'd want a better road hazard warranty, but I know that isn't important to you, and you don't drive enough for that to really matter anyway. The one review on Tire Rack does mention that it is good in the snow, so that is certainly a plus for you

. I can see why roxy1 has his eye on the Yokohama AVID Ascend, as they have the highest UTQG, but not the highest price.

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