NEED NEW TIRES - Toyota Yaris Forums

jemmah · 06-08-2009, 01:52 PM

I got a 2007 hatch with 80K miles. Rotated the tires every 5K and have reasonable rubber left but it's time for a change. I want to get away from the stock size (185-60-15). I want a slightly lower profile and as much width as I can get away with. Those of you who have up-graded; what did you purchase and how was the handling characteristics. Also would appreciate what NOT to do!!!!

kngrsll · 06-08-2009, 02:12 PM

i am using the dunlop direzza star spec. it is a 195/55/15 and it has MEGA grip!

Tamago · 06-08-2009, 02:14 PM

i've heard great things about the starspec as well.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...5&startIndex=0

scape · 06-08-2009, 03:12 PM

i'm about to go with 195/55/15's as well, i'll let you know soon as I switch it up

Tamago · 06-08-2009, 03:26 PM

scape, check www.roadwaywholesaletire.com or PM me, i have a source for decently cheap tires

scape · 06-10-2009, 08:50 AM

so i just got my new tires, general tire exclaim uhp, 195/55/15. these things look pretty cool actually, nice tread pattern and looks much more meaty than the stock tires.

the handling is improved a bit, as has my confidence-- the grip is much more predictable and I have yet to test it's limits-- it's raining all the time down here!
the only downside is the tires feel a bit heavier, and acceleration seems a bit more sluggish (this is marginal though, and I think might change when I break the tires in a bit). I really can't believe the car wasn't shipped with this or similar sized tire, seeing how it's almost half the price of the stock tire!

scape · 06-10-2009, 08:52 AM

oh yeah, the other downside is the tire installers had no care for my plastic wheel covers! I can't get them on flush now! perhaps it's time to rip them off and run around with the steelies showing haha

06-08-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
jemmah Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cape Cod MA. USA Posts: 14	NEED NEW TIRES I got a 2007 hatch with 80K miles. Rotated the tires every 5K and have reasonable rubber left but it's time for a change. I want to get away from the stock size (185-60-15). I want a slightly lower profile and as much width as I can get away with. Those of you who have up-graded; what did you purchase and how was the handling characteristics. Also would appreciate what NOT to do!!!!

06-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
kngrsll Apexing Egg!! Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris white hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 872	i am using the dunlop direzza star spec. it is a 195/55/15 and it has MEGA grip! __________________ HighTach Motorsports 2007 Toyota Yaris-ARGH!! Mods: Tokico HTS, 6.6 kg F, 6.1 kg R custom springs, 23 mm RSB, 2-way TRD LSD, 15x7 +25 Team Dynamic wheels, 195/55/15 Dunlop Star Specs, Cobra Suzuka S

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06-08-2009, 03:12 PM	#4
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	i'm about to go with 195/55/15's as well, i'll let you know soon as I switch it up

06-10-2009, 08:50 AM	#6
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	so i just got my new tires, general tire exclaim uhp, 195/55/15. these things look pretty cool actually, nice tread pattern and looks much more meaty than the stock tires. the handling is improved a bit, as has my confidence-- the grip is much more predictable and I have yet to test it's limits-- it's raining all the time down here! the only downside is the tires feel a bit heavier, and acceleration seems a bit more sluggish (this is marginal though, and I think might change when I break the tires in a bit). I really can't believe the car wasn't shipped with this or similar sized tire, seeing how it's almost half the price of the stock tire!

06-10-2009, 08:52 AM	#7
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	oh yeah, the other downside is the tire installers had no care for my plastic wheel covers! I can't get them on flush now! perhaps it's time to rip them off and run around with the steelies showing haha