Yaris 2021 hybrid tyres recommendation for fuel economy

[androbinuk]

Hi all,

I bought a 2021 Yaris a few months ago. I didn't pay too much attention to the tyre when I bought it (I know I should have) but they were all in very good condition so I didn't worry too much. On the Offside I have still the original Bridgestone the car came with, but on the nearside, I have two different brands (Kormoran at the front and Nexen at the back). I know this is not ideal.

What do you advise and what tyre is the best for this car?

[jthspace]

Try Black Circles to see what is on offer.  Enter your reg and postcode.

Link below is what's offered for my 2022 Yaris.  You can look at fuel economy/wet performance/sound.  All prices are fitted.  I've used them a few times, always satisfied with what I've bought.

Black Circles - 195 x 55 x 16 tyres

[Eddiefh]

Through experience with them I like michelin primacy probably better through research but these are still really good for me 

[androbinuk]

42 minutes ago, jthspace said:

Try Black Circles to see what is on offer.  Enter your reg and postcode.

Link below is what's offered for my 2022 Yaris.  You can look at fuel economy/wet performance/sound.  All prices are fitted.  I've used them a few times, always satisfied with what I've bought.

Black Circles - 195 x 55 x 16 tyres

Thanks. Since the tyres are still in good condition (the most worn-out Bridgestone has 3 mm of thread) should I just wait for when it's time to change them?

[androbinuk]

Also, in the UK do you generally use only summer tyres or all-seasons? I live in the south-east.

[Mojo1010]

Southeast just summer tyres will generally be fine. Up north then all season. Any premium brands will do, heard a lot of good feedbacks of the Goodyear EGP2 from forum members. The car is already very good on fuel.

[jthspace]

19 minutes ago, androbinuk said:

Thanks. Since the tyres are still in good condition (the most worn-out Bridgestone has 3 mm of thread) should I just wait for when it's time to change them?

Personally, I would not mix makes on an axle, so if necessary, I would change a minimum of two.  If I did, I would put new matching tyres on the driven wheels and the older tyres, if still good, on the rear.

With ABS it's best not to mix different wear of tyre on the same axle, definitely would never put just one new tyre on, would always change as a pair.

I also change my tyres on the MX5's at 5 years regardless of wear, especially if they are showing any degradation to the tyre sidewalls (cracks etc).

 

[FROSTYBALLS]

1 hour ago, androbinuk said:

Since the tyres are still in good condition (the most worn-out Bridgestone has 3 mm of threa)

What tread do you have on Kormoran and Nexen tyres?

With 3mm left on the Bridgestones, these will be due for replacement soon.

 

[androbinuk]

13 hours ago, FROSTYBALLS said:

What tread do you have on Kormoran and Nexen tyres?

With 3mm left on the Bridgestones, these will be due for replacement soon.

 

Kormoran has 4mm so they will go when I replace the front Bridgestone. I'll put something decent like Bridgestone, Michelin or Good Year.

Nexen has 5.5 mm,  in line with the other rear tyres.

I see, different wear on the same axe could cause problems with ABS.

What about different brands with the same wear? Is this ok?

[jthspace]

50 minutes ago, androbinuk said:

What about different brands with the same wear? Is this ok?

Yes, but my personal choice would be that driven wheels have the same make. My MX5's are RWD and I wouldn't want them to "step out" if one tyre was gripper than the other, so I'm a bit fussy when it comes to rubber.  On our Yaris's, it probably makes little or no difference.

My Eunos (1993) had Toyo but I changed them to Kumho which are great in damp/wet.  My ND (2018) have Bridgestone (so-so in my opinion) but will be changed to Michelin or Hankook shortly.

[TonyHSD]

Summer touring tyres like Goodyear efficient grip performance, Michelin primacy and similar are one of the best balance between efficiency, comfort, performance and safety. They also last longer. 
Fuel efficient tyres often lack of grip when pushed further, in an emergency braking, faster acceleration or braking and in turns. Also they can be even dangerous in wet and cold weather. And after all they don’t save that much fuel, 2-3mpg difference, it’s unnoticeable. 

[androbinuk]

6 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

Summer touring tyres like Goodyear efficient grip performance, Michelin primacy and similar are one of the best balance between efficiency, comfort, performance and safety. They also last longer. 
Fuel efficient tyres often lack of grip when pushed further, in an emergency braking, faster acceleration or braking and in turns. Also they can be even dangerous in wet and cold weather. And after all they don’t save that much fuel, 2-3mpg difference, it’s unnoticeable. 

Thank you everyone for the advice. I will be changing the tyres for good years or another premium brand soon.

I know that by law the thread need to be 1.6 mm but when it is advisible to change them?

[CPN]

Personally, I would never let them get to the legal limit and would be actively seeking out new replacements once they had gone below 2mm of depth but that's just me. After all, safety wise, they are your only connection with the tarmac...

[Cyker]

I normally start hunting for deals around 3mm, as wet grip and performance tends to drop off noticeably past that, and it gives me time to find some better prices for the tyres before it gets too bad.