New Here, 2011 Yaris in Snow/Winter Driving/Northern New England - Toyota Yaris Forums

wjsVT · 06-21-2011, 05:57 AM

New Here.

Wondering how a 2011 Yaris might drive/handle snow/ice in winter driving conditions in Northern New England?

I'd consider purchasing four wheels and winter tires?

Need nothing fancy for wheels, just function. Any suggestions?

Any suggestions for winter tires (not All Season)?

Thank you.

SailDesign · 06-21-2011, 07:15 AM

I use General Altimax Arctic snow tires. Stock size on the stock steelies. Perfection.
Yaris drives like a champ in the white stuff.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Hershey · 06-21-2011, 11:51 AM

Blizzak WS 70s' . Very good in winter . Hear good things about tires above as well .

thepartsmancometh · 06-21-2011, 11:11 PM

Conti Extreme Winter Contact on the stock steelies (15"). they were AWESOME last year, and we had a few serious (12" plus) snow storms. Drove through a white out on xmas eve when the roads were unplowed, no problems.

rick996 · 06-22-2011, 08:09 AM

I also use 15" Continental Extreme Winter Contact. They work great. The only problem I've had was when from a stop sign I had to make a 90 degree turn up a steep hill from a dead stop. It wasn't the tires but the traction control throttling down so I lost speed and had to back down the hill to try again. I turned the trac control off and had no problem accelerating up the hill.

PopsCar · 06-22-2011, 09:22 AM

Im here on LI NY and my car was just fine on the Steelies and Original tires this past winter. Surprisingly I still have a lot of thread life left on the tires considering I have 14500 miles

poorsh2 · 06-22-2011, 12:59 PM

Get snow tire and you cant go wrong. Not to be confused with all season tires.

enviri · 06-22-2011, 10:49 PM

I use dunlop graspics on MR2 spyder rims and i drive like an a-hole during the winter :)

keep in mind also that my frame clearance is about 3 1/2 inches too. playing with fire over here in CT.

MUSKOKA800 · 06-25-2011, 08:02 PM

Michelin X-Ice work like a charm on my lowered Canadian sedan.

Note: stock Goodyear LS were white-knucklers on only 1/4" of snow. How they rated them all-seasons is beyond me??? All-season in Central America ONLY! They are good in rain.

fnkngrv · 06-25-2011, 08:04 PM

I am selling my OEM wheels with winter tires mounted on them if you want to PM me you might be surprised at what I am willing to do for you for price.

OldYarisGuy · 06-28-2011, 08:25 AM

Shoed the card in General Altimax Arctic with studs. It's a light car so I get all the traction I can.

We had a TON of snow this winter. Only once did I trade out the day and drive my 95 Tacoma 4X4 instead of my Yaris.

dingbat · 06-30-2011, 09:43 PM

Nokkian Hakkapalitta 5..... FTW!!!

Yaris kicks-ass in the snow with good tires on.

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 08-18-2011, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Michelin X-Ice work like a charm on my lowered Canadian sedan.

Note: stock Goodyear LS were white-knucklers on only 1/4" of snow. How they rated them all-seasons is beyond me??? All-season in Central America ONLY! They are good in rain.

This ^ is absolutely correct about both tires.

Lil Abner · 08-18-2011, 09:12 PM

I've got Pirelli Winter Carving Snow Tires, and they are awesome. To be honest, there are a LOT of good snow tires listed on this page. Really, just find what's on sale/clearance right now (mid-summer) of these listed. I put mine on some cheap 14" steelies, and run no hub caps in the winter.

SeriousBlack · 08-18-2011, 09:43 PM

Live in Vancouver - not a lot of snow (like Seattle) but when it does, its chunky and wet and reeeeeeaaaaallllll slippery.

Do NOT get Goodyears because when it's dry they will generally wear to nothing and be useless when it snows or rains. Look for a winter tire that performs well in both snow and rain (wet roads). Stay skinny on width - much better traction that way. Best to just put your stock rims on winters and invest in some wider rims/wheels for spring to fall.

The Yaris is very very good in the snow with good winters on.

yarisAP · 08-19-2011, 09:40 AM

Just wondering if anyone knows where is the best place to buy Michelin X-Ice winter tires in toronto

WeeYari · 08-19-2011, 12:31 PM

^ If you're a lucky, diligent soul with good timing...Kijiji

SailDesign · 08-19-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingbat

Nokkian Hakkapalitta 5..... FTW!!!

Yaris kicks-ass in the snow with good tires on.

Or General Altimax Arctic - same tire at 35% of the cost (or close)

06-21-2011, 05:57 AM	#1
wjsVT I've made a post! Drives: None Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1	New Here, 2011 Yaris in Snow/Winter Driving/Northern New England New Here. Wondering how a 2011 Yaris might drive/handle snow/ice in winter driving conditions in Northern New England? I'd consider purchasing four wheels and winter tires? Need nothing fancy for wheels, just function. Any suggestions? Any suggestions for winter tires (not All Season)? Thank you.

06-22-2011, 08:09 AM	#5
rick996 Drives: 2010 5 door hatch w/5 sp man. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coventry, CT Posts: 160	I also use 15" Continental Extreme Winter Contact. They work great. The only problem I've had was when from a stop sign I had to make a 90 degree turn up a steep hill from a dead stop. It wasn't the tires but the traction control throttling down so I lost speed and had to back down the hill to try again. I turned the trac control off and had no problem accelerating up the hill. __________________

06-25-2011, 08:02 PM	#9
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Michelin X-Ice work like a charm on my lowered Canadian sedan. Note: stock Goodyear LS were white-knucklers on only 1/4" of snow. How they rated them all-seasons is beyond me??? All-season in Central America ONLY! They are good in rain. __________________ 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.

06-25-2011, 08:04 PM	#10
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I am selling my OEM wheels with winter tires mounted on them if you want to PM me you might be surprised at what I am willing to do for you for price. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

06-28-2011, 08:25 AM	#11
OldYarisGuy Drives: 2009 Barcelona Red Sedan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New England Posts: 3	Northern Vermont and drive my 09 Sedan every day Shoed the card in General Altimax Arctic with studs. It's a light car so I get all the traction I can. We had a TON of snow this winter. Only once did I trade out the day and drive my 95 Tacoma 4X4 instead of my Yaris.

06-21-2011, 07:15 AM	#2
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	I use General Altimax Arctic snow tires. Stock size on the stock steelies. Perfection. Yaris drives like a champ in the white stuff. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

06-21-2011, 11:51 AM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Blizzak WS 70s' . Very good in winter . Hear good things about tires above as well .

06-21-2011, 11:11 PM	#4
thepartsmancometh Drives: '08 LB, '07 WRX Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: midwest Posts: 187	Conti Extreme Winter Contact on the stock steelies (15"). they were AWESOME last year, and we had a few serious (12" plus) snow storms. Drove through a white out on xmas eve when the roads were unplowed, no problems.

06-22-2011, 09:22 AM	#6
PopsCar Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 37	Im here on LI NY and my car was just fine on the Steelies and Original tires this past winter. Surprisingly I still have a lot of thread life left on the tires considering I have 14500 miles

06-22-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
poorsh2 Drives: 2008 yaris hb Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ne ct Posts: 68	Get snow tire and you cant go wrong. Not to be confused with all season tires.

06-22-2011, 10:49 PM	#8
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	I use dunlop graspics on MR2 spyder rims and i drive like an a-hole during the winter :) keep in mind also that my frame clearance is about 3 1/2 inches too. playing with fire over here in CT.

06-30-2011, 09:43 PM	#12
dingbat Drives: '10 3D Liftback Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid-Turn (probably late apexing) Posts: 66	Nokkian Hakkapalitta 5..... FTW!!! Yaris kicks-ass in the snow with good tires on.

08-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#14
Lil Abner Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 412	I've got Pirelli Winter Carving Snow Tires, and they are awesome. To be honest, there are a LOT of good snow tires listed on this page. Really, just find what's on sale/clearance right now (mid-summer) of these listed. I put mine on some cheap 14" steelies, and run no hub caps in the winter.

08-18-2011, 09:43 PM	#15
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Live in Vancouver - not a lot of snow (like Seattle) but when it does, its chunky and wet and reeeeeeaaaaallllll slippery. Do NOT get Goodyears because when it's dry they will generally wear to nothing and be useless when it snows or rains. Look for a winter tire that performs well in both snow and rain (wet roads). Stay skinny on width - much better traction that way. Best to just put your stock rims on winters and invest in some wider rims/wheels for spring to fall. The Yaris is very very good in the snow with good winters on.

08-19-2011, 09:40 AM	#16
yarisAP Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6	Just wondering if anyone knows where is the best place to buy Michelin X-Ice winter tires in toronto

08-19-2011, 12:31 PM	#17
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	^ If you're a lucky, diligent soul with good timing...Kijiji __________________

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