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Based on your selection of the 2021 Toyota Yaris 1.5i with a tyre size of 175/70 R14, we recommend the following tyres:
Don't have time to read the whole article? We've summarised everything into the table below for you.
Tyre | Traction (AA - C) | Wet Grip (A - E) | Treadwear | Noise (A - C) | Fuel Efficiency (A - E) | Best Price (Set of 4) |
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Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | B | C | 380 | B | C | |
Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435 | A | B | 400 | B | C | |
Kumho Solus HS61 | - | - | - | - | - |
If traction and wet grip are most important to you, our analysis suggests that you should take a look at the Kinergy Eco2 K435.
For those who prefer a quiet tyre, take a look at the Ecopia EP150.
If fuel efficiency is important for you (who doesn't like saving money?), the Kinergy Eco2 K435 are worth investigating.
If you'd like your tyres to last you many years to come, then we recommend a tyre with a high treadwear rating, like the Kinergy Eco2 K435.
Before we take a look at how each of these tyres stacks up against each other in terms of performance, let's take a look at how much they cost.
Enter tyre quantity below and see table for the best available price in Australia for each of the products.
Tyre | Best Price (4 x 175/70R14) | Check Prices |
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Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 84H | $564 | Go To Store |
Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435 84T | $436 | Go To Store |
Kumho Solus HS61 84T | No suppliers found stocking this tyre product |
Let's take a look at what to consider when choosing car tyres, as well as how our recommended tyres above stack up against each other!
As you might have guessed, the primary role of tyres is to give your Toyota Yaris traction on the road.
Traction to grip the road and accelerate quickly, but also traction to allow you to brake and come to a stop quickly in wet and dry conditions.
Tyres with excellent traction performance have shorter stopping distances, which can mean the difference between a near miss and a collision while out on the road.
EU Grade (A - E) | Compared to an A grade tyre? | |
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Ecopia EP150 | C | 5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h |
Kinergy Eco2 K435 | B | 2.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h |
Solus HS61 | No data available for this tyre |
As you can see from the table above, the Kinergy Eco2 K435 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of B, whereas the Ecopia EP150 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of C.
You can also see these results in the chart below.
The dominant source of noise from your Toyota Yaris while driving on the highway is your tyres. A typical tyre produces over 70 decibels of noise, with some tyre products being considerably noisier.
Excessive noise makes for an unpleasant journey, so it's worth looking for tyres that are less noisy.
All terrain and mud tyres tend to be noisier than standard road tyres, as the large tread blocks mean more friction on the road and therefore, more noise.
EU Grade (A - C) | Compared to an A grade tyre? | |
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Ecopia EP150 | B (69 dB) | 2 times as noisy |
Kinergy Eco2 K435 | B (70 dB) | 2 times as noisy |
Solus HS61 | No data available for this tyre |
In terms of noise, the Ecopia EP150 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of 69.2 dB, whereas the Kinergy Eco2 K435 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of 69.8 dB.
These values might seem quite similar, but remember that the decibel scale is logarithmic, so small changes can have a big effect.
The US Department of Energy estimates that around 25% of the fuel consumption of a vehicle is attributable to the tyres.
This is more than you might think, and it means that tyres with poor fuel efficiency fitted to your Toyota Yaris could be adding hundreds of dollars to your yearly fuel bill.
While the upfront cost of a new set of tyres is important, it's also worth considering how much extra you will pay over the life of your tyres.
EU Grade (A - E) | Compared to an A grade tyre? | |
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Ecopia EP150 | C | 0.2L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$50 extra per year |
Kinergy Eco2 K435 | C | 0.2L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$41 extra per year |
Solus HS61 | No data available for this tyre |
As you can see from the table above, the Kinergy Eco2 K435 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of C, whereas the Ecopia EP150 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of C.
You can also see these results in the chart below.
Many tyre manufacturers and suppliers in Australia now offer a warranty when you purchase a set of their tyres. This warranty is usually in the form of a wear life guarantee.
Typically, they either offer a time-based guarantee (eg. 6 years) or a distance based guarantee (eg. 60,000 km).
The warranty gives you peace of mind that your tyres will last either a certain amount of time or distance, otherwise you will be entitled to some compensation (usually pro-rated).
Warranty (Time) | Warranty (Distance) | |
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Ecopia EP150 | 50000 km | |
Kinergy Eco2 K435 | 5 years | |
Solus HS61 | No warranty found |
Key Info | |
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Vehicle Suitability | Passenger |
Driving Style | Passenger All-Season |
Season | All Season |
Release Date | 2009 |
Run Flat? | No |
Review | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 Review |
The Ecopia EP150 tyres were released on the market by Bridgestone in 2009.
Their wet grip performance is average, with an overall grade of C in testing done by the European Union.
Testing shows that they produce about 69.2 dB at typical driving speeds, which is about average.
Fuel efficiency testing suggests average performance, with a grade of C awarded by the European Commission.
In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 380 on the UTQG system, which means only 95% of the tread life of 400 rated tyres (for example).
Their UTQG traction grade is B, which is not bad.
Their temperature resistance is average, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of B for this category.
Key Info | |
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Vehicle Suitability | Passenger |
Driving Style | Premium Touring Summer |
Season | Summer |
Release Date | 2017 |
Run Flat? | No |
Review | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 K435 Review |
The Kinergy Eco2 K435 tyres were released on the market by Hankook in 2017.
Their wet grip performance is good, with an overall grade of B in testing done by the European Union.
Testing shows that they produce about 69.8 dB at typical driving speeds, which is about average.
Fuel efficiency testing suggests average performance, with a grade of C awarded by the European Commission.
In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 400 on the UTQG system, which means only 100% of the tread life of 400 rated tyres (for example).
Their UTQG traction grade is A, which is decent.
Their temperature resistance is good, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of A for this category.
Key Info | |
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Vehicle Suitability | Passenger |
Driving Style | High Performance Summer |
Season | Summer |
Release Date | 2014 |
Run Flat? | No |
The Solus HS61 tyres were released on the market by Kumho in 2014.
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