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elmo · 02-23-2009, 01:52 PM

i am getting close to needing new tires, what are you running and would you buy them again

i have stock steel 15" wheels on the car, i would like to get some aftermarket alloys but honestly i can't find any that i like well enough to invest in, if i do they will be 15" wheels

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 02-23-2009, 06:38 PM

i got a set of scion 10 spoke alloys that are 15inch if interested?

Phaeton · 02-23-2009, 11:56 PM

I had Falcon ziex 512's, they were decent. Just got some Dunlop directionals. I lovvve them.

elmo · 02-24-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

i got a set of scion 10 spoke alloys that are 15inch if interested?

pic please

dvlnblkdrs · 02-24-2009, 07:30 AM

yokohama s drive tires.... ftmfw! id die if i didnt have them.. had a BOLT in my tire, was able to get it safely to the tire shop as the sidewalls still had enough stamina that i didnt have to put my spare on just to go around the corner. i would recommend these tires to EVERYONE.. and not just cuz we have 2 yoko reps here on yw.. but because these things really rock!

elmo · 02-24-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dvlnblkdrs

yokohama s drive tires.... ftmfw! id die if i didnt have them.. had a BOLT in my tire, was able to get it safely to the tire shop as the sidewalls still had enough stamina that i didnt have to put my spare on just to go around the corner. i would recommend these tires to EVERYONE.. and not just cuz we have 2 yoko reps here on yw.. but because these things really rock!

Thanks for the info !!
Do you or anyone know what kind of milage i could expect from these, damn good lookin tire !

currently i got the factory Brigstones they still got a little life in them with a little over 32,000 miles on them so as you can see i'm not real hard on tires

SailDesign · 02-24-2009, 10:12 AM

I love my Toyo Proxes4 tires. I know others don't, and that right there is the problem with asking about new tires. Everyone has a favourite, and everyone's driving style is different. I like grip, and will sacrifice mileage for it, so that helps my choice.
YMMV

Also, be aware of what type of tire it is - the Proxes4 is an all-season, whereas the S-Drive is a Summer-only tire. No ice, snow or near-freezing temps. Where you live makes a difference.

Tamago · 02-24-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by elmo

i am getting close to needing new tires, what are you running and would you buy them again

i have stock steel 15" wheels on the car, i would like to get some aftermarket alloys but honestly i can't find any that i like well enough to invest in, if i do they will be 15" wheels

what style do you want?

elmo · 02-24-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

what style do you want?

That's the million $$ ? i really don't know, i like konig feathers but i really would like a small lip, i like Falken hanabi but don't like all the lug holes, i like rota, hell i just don't know what to get

Thirty-Nine · 02-24-2009, 01:48 PM

As far as tires go, I'm running 195/55/15 Falken Ziex 912s. I really like them for a high-performance all-season tire. I've owned a few sets of Falken Ziex 512s and liked them, too.

jkuchta · 02-24-2009, 02:22 PM

The Yokohama Avid V4s is working well for me. Plenty of grip for the street, and as long as you don't do any track days on them they'll last for a long time.

02-23-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
elmo WFO Drives: 2008 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E. Tennessee Posts: 190	new tires i am getting close to needing new tires, what are you running and would you buy them again i have stock steel 15" wheels on the car, i would like to get some aftermarket alloys but honestly i can't find any that i like well enough to invest in, if i do they will be 15" wheels

02-23-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	i got a set of scion 10 spoke alloys that are 15inch if interested? __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

02-24-2009, 07:30 AM	#5
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	yokohama s drive tires.... ftmfw! id die if i didnt have them.. had a BOLT in my tire, was able to get it safely to the tire shop as the sidewalls still had enough stamina that i didnt have to put my spare on just to go around the corner. i would recommend these tires to EVERYONE.. and not just cuz we have 2 yoko reps here on yw.. but because these things really rock! __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

02-24-2009, 01:48 PM	#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	As far as tires go, I'm running 195/55/15 Falken Ziex 912s. I really like them for a high-performance all-season tire. I've owned a few sets of Falken Ziex 512s and liked them, too. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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02-23-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I had Falcon ziex 512's, they were decent. Just got some Dunlop directionals. I lovvve them.

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SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	I love my Toyo Proxes4 tires. I know others don't, and that right there is the problem with asking about new tires. Everyone has a favourite, and everyone's driving style is different. I like grip, and will sacrifice mileage for it, so that helps my choice. YMMV Also, be aware of what type of tire it is - the Proxes4 is an all-season, whereas the S-Drive is a Summer-only tire. No ice, snow or near-freezing temps. Where you live makes a difference.

02-24-2009, 02:22 PM	#11
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	The Yokohama Avid V4s is working well for me. Plenty of grip for the street, and as long as you don't do any track days on them they'll last for a long time.