Putting new tires on my '08 yaris soon... what do I need to know? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

DebbyM46227 · 05-15-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

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.

Nope - your unsafe condition comment didn't scare me! I came into a little extra money this week and now is as good a time as any to get tires!

nookandcrannycar · 05-16-2014, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

Nope - your unsafe condition comment didn't scare me! I came into a little extra money this week and now is as good a time as any to get tires!

why? · 05-16-2014, 10:18 PM

have to get new tires soon too, so annoying. My fronts are almost totally bald. The General Altimax seems to be well loved by many, and for that price it is worth seeing if they are really decent or not. I have to see if my mechanic can get them.

DebbyM46227 · 05-17-2014, 11:08 PM

OK, got my tires installed yesterday at Tire Barn, $67 - that was mounting/balancing, TPMS service, stems and old tire disposal. No more tire noise! When my OEM tires started making noise last winter, I thought I had a wheel bearing going out....the sound was like a washer on spin cycle. I took my car to Car-X in March and the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with the bearings, etc. but told me I had tread separation. I guess he was right.

05-16-2014, 10:18 PM	#39
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	have to get new tires soon too, so annoying. My fronts are almost totally bald. The General Altimax seems to be well loved by many, and for that price it is worth seeing if they are really decent or not. I have to see if my mechanic can get them. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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