Looking for Tire Recommendations - Toyota Yaris Forums

RogueYaris · 03-09-2009, 03:31 AM

As the title says, it's coming time for me to get new tires on my LB. I have put about 42k on the original tires so I'm thinking I've got my monies worth so far.

I am looking for 185/60/15's to go on my steelies.

Requirements:

Sub $70/tire

Quiet/Low noise

Good on MPG

If you come up with direct links to the tires, please post them. I would also like to hear why you would recommend that specific tire.

Black Yaris · 03-09-2009, 07:04 AM

Tires I would recommend:

BFGoodrich Traction T/A T

well looking though tire results, that is the only tire I would put on a car in that price range

I like the BFG's since they have a nice ride, quiet and great traction in adverse weather conditions. They also tend to last a bit longer than some of the economic brands/models

pennyracer · 03-09-2009, 09:13 AM

michelin is the best tire for ride and comfort !!! i dont think $70.00 will work but some times you have to spend a bit more to get the best good luck

*kimona* · 03-09-2009, 12:08 PM

First, I'd replace with 195/60/15's; makes for a much better fitment IMHO.

In a "sub $70" tyre, I'd go with the Falken 912; a great all 'round tyre for ride, comfort, noise, wet/dry handling, and wear. Good mileage warranty, as well.

RogueYaris · 03-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

First, I'd replace with 195/60/15's; makes for a much better fitment IMHO.

In a "sub $70" tyre, I'd go with the Falken 912; a great all 'round tyre for ride, comfort, noise, wet/dry handling, and wear. Good mileage warranty, as well.

When you say fitment, do you refer to how much rubber takes up the wheel well?

*kimona* · 03-09-2009, 06:28 PM

Fitting the Yaris with 185's was probably a cost saving feature. They do look rather puny on the car and true, they leave an abundance of open wheel well. So, 195's help a bit to fill that wheel gap without oversizing, plus they provide a slighly wider footprint for improved handling.

Yaris-x · 03-09-2009, 08:03 PM

Discount tire direct is great for inexpensive tires and they have free shipping
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=185

*kimona* · 03-09-2009, 08:20 PM

185/60/15's are $68.

195/60/15's are just $59!

So, one more reason to go with 195's.

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

b_hickman11 · 03-09-2009, 11:17 PM

I got these tires put on my '07 and they are great. They are $57 each and they have a warehouse about an hour from me so I went and picked them up. Then I took them to Wal-Mart and they put them on for about $40 which includes lifetime balance and rotation.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=S

Thirty-Nine · 03-10-2009, 12:10 AM

I'll give another recommendation to the Falken Ziex 912s. It's what I have on my Yaris. It's a high-performance all-season tire. For what it is, it's got good grip, is quiet, and thus far, have worn well. Not recommended for driving in snow, though.

Out of curiosity, are you in Southern Oregon (Rogue perhaps)?

RogueYaris · 03-10-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris-x

Discount tire direct is great for inexpensive tires and they have free shipping
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=185

I've been eyeballing those same tires at that same website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

185/60/15's are $68.

195/60/15's are just $59!

So, one more reason to go with 195's.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_hickman11

I got these tires put on my '07 and they are great. They are $57 each and they have a warehouse about an hour from me so I went and picked them up. Then I took them to Wal-Mart and they put them on for about $40 which includes lifetime balance and rotation.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=S

I called the wal-Fart here and they are charging $8.50 for mount and balance, I think that's where I'm going to take these. Les Schwab wanted something in the $70 range.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

I'll give another recommendation to the Falken Ziex 912s. It's what I have on my Yaris. It's a high-performance all-season tire. For what it is, it's got good grip, is quiet, and thus far, have worn well. Not recommended for driving in snow, though.

Out of curiosity, are you in Southern Oregon (Rogue perhaps)?

Yup, I'm in Southern Oregon (hence the Orefornia refence). If there's ever a meet around here and I actually have time, maybe I'll go to one. At least now I'll have some pimp tires to show off and my killer K&N drop in.

I'll place an order online for these tonight and update this thread later for a review. Thanks guys for helping me pick out a suitable tire.

*Edit* Order placed 9 March, 2009

03-09-2009, 03:31 AM	#1
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	Looking for Tire Recommendations As the title says, it's coming time for me to get new tires on my LB. I have put about 42k on the original tires so I'm thinking I've got my monies worth so far. I am looking for 185/60/15's to go on my steelies. Requirements: Sub $70/tire Quiet/Low noise Good on MPG If you come up with direct links to the tires, please post them. I would also like to hear why you would recommend that specific tire.

03-09-2009, 07:04 AM	#2
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	Tires I would recommend: BFGoodrich Traction T/A T well looking though tire results, that is the only tire I would put on a car in that price range I like the BFG's since they have a nice ride, quiet and great traction in adverse weather conditions. They also tend to last a bit longer than some of the economic brands/models __________________

03-10-2009, 12:10 AM	#10
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'll give another recommendation to the Falken Ziex 912s. It's what I have on my Yaris. It's a high-performance all-season tire. For what it is, it's got good grip, is quiet, and thus far, have worn well. Not recommended for driving in snow, though. Out of curiosity, are you in Southern Oregon (Rogue perhaps)? __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	First, I'd replace with 195/60/15's; makes for a much better fitment IMHO. In a "sub $70" tyre, I'd go with the Falken 912; a great all 'round tyre for ride, comfort, noise, wet/dry handling, and wear. Good mileage warranty, as well.

03-09-2009, 06:28 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Fitting the Yaris with 185's was probably a cost saving feature. They do look rather puny on the car and true, they leave an abundance of open wheel well. So, 195's help a bit to fill that wheel gap without oversizing, plus they provide a slighly wider footprint for improved handling.

03-09-2009, 08:03 PM	#7
Yaris-x Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Syracuse Posts: 101	Discount tire direct is great for inexpensive tires and they have free shipping http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=185

03-09-2009, 08:20 PM	#8
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	185/60/15's are $68. 195/60/15's are just $59! So, one more reason to go with 195's. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=195

03-09-2009, 11:17 PM	#9
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	I got these tires put on my '07 and they are great. They are $57 each and they have a warehouse about an hour from me so I went and picked them up. Then I took them to Wal-Mart and they put them on for about $40 which includes lifetime balance and rotation. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=S