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Best tires for the Toyota Yaris

Top picks across four categories for the Toyota Yaris, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 175/70R14. Every recommendation is selected from our 22,000-tire catalog by ranking on UTQG treadwear, mileage warranty, cabin-noise rating, and season class; no commission-weighted reordering.

By Mark Bishop · Last verified 2026-10-07

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

Long warranty, low noise, balanced ride. The one-tire compromise that works for 80% of owners.

Pirelli

Scorpion ATR 175/70R14

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Cooper

Evolution winter 175/70R14

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

General

AltiMAX RT45

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

General

Altimax arctic 12 175/70R14

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

Best price-per-warranty-mile in this size. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options, not safety.

Nexen

N priz AH5

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 460

Ironman

GR906

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 440

Ironman

RB 12

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 440

Cooper

Evolution winter 175/70R14

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Pirelli Scorpion ATR 175/70R14		Best budget
Nexen N Priz AH5
UTQG treadwear-460
Mileage warranty--
Cabin noise--
Season class--
Type--

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the toyota yaris use?

Recommendations on this page are anchored to the latest model-year's OEM size. Confirm yours against the driver-door placard before purchase.

YearOEM size
1999–2004175/65R14Year-specific fitment →
2005–2006165/70R14Year-specific fitment →
2007–2008175/65R14Year-specific fitment →
2009–2011185/60R15Year-specific fitment →
2012–2016195/50R16Year-specific fitment →
2017–2020185/60R16Year-specific fitment →
2026175/70R14Year-specific fitment →

Browse Toyota Yaris fitment by year →

How we ranked these tires for the toyota yaris

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 175/70R14; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

For sedans and compacts, the all-season touring tire below is the best default; long warranty, low cabin noise, reasonable cost per mile. Switch to the quiet pick if highway droning is a deal-breaker; switch to the winter pick if you see significant snow each year. Use the side-by-side comparison above to weigh the trade-offs against your specific driving; highway-heavy, winter-state, performance-oriented, or budget-constrained.

NHTSA-reported issues for toyota yaris

17
Complaints
4
Crashes
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (13) · TPMS (4)

Reported across: 2007 – 2017 (6 years)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 15% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 13 reports covering every model year of the Toyota Yaris that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 15% 20% 0.8×
Sidewall failure 8% 15% 0.5×
Cracking or dry rot 8% 9% 0.8×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 8% 8% 0.9×

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Toyota Yaris. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

Tire size: P 175 / 65R 15 84 H I purchased these tires through Walmart in 2022. Now, all 4 of my tires have had multiple cracks in the sidewalls. The front passenger tire was flat when I went to drive, and was replaced with a new tire of the same kind on XXX. I don't feel safe driving with these tires knowing they can deflate at any given moment. There should be a recall issued by the manufacturer. The mechanics at Walmart Auto said that this is not normal for [XXX] tires, and I'm looking for a way I can be refunded.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint 2232682 · 2014 vehicle

TIRES ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY. WERE BALD AFTER LITTLE USE. ENDED UP UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE AND INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. THROUGH SERVICE CHECKS IT WAS NEVER NOTED TO ME OF THE TIRE CONDITION AND THE TIRES SHOULD NOT OF BEEN IN THE CONDITION THEY WERE IN. I FEEL AS THOUGH IT IS A DEFECT OR POOR QUALITY PRODUCT TOYOTA IS SELLING ON THEIR VEHICLES.

NHTSA complaint 671970 · 2007 vehicle

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE FREEWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT 62-64MPH. HEARD THE TIRE BLOWOUT AND FELT THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT. TURNED ON EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER, RIGHT DOOR, SIDE SKIRT, HOOD, FRONT BUMPER, ABS WIRING AND OTHER WIRING. THE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER HAD TO STOP FREEWAY TRAFFIC TO GET THE TREAD OFF THE FREEWAY. HE CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO ABNORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS OR OBJECTS ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA complaint 676760 · 2007 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Toyota Yaris →

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Toyota Yaris?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 175/70R14 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching toyota-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Toyota Yaris owners, the all-season touring pick is the best one-tire compromise; long warranty, low noise, reasonable cost per mile.
Should I get a cheaper tire for my Toyota Yaris?
The budget slate above ranks tires by cost-per-warranty-mile, ignoring brand premium. The budget pick is genuinely competitive on durability metrics; the trade-off is shorter warranty and slightly higher cabin noise, not actual safety risk. If you drive less than 15,000 miles a year, the budget pick will outlast your replacement window regardless.
Does the Toyota Yaris need winter tires?
If you see more than 5 snow days a year or drive at sustained temperatures below 7 °C, yes; winter compounds stay pliable in cold where all-season rubber hardens, which translates directly to shorter braking distances. The winter pick above is 3PMSF severe-snow rated and works for the 175/70R14 OEM fitment. Storage cost is real (4 extra tires somewhere), but the safety margin in winter conditions is substantial.
Can I run a different tire size on my Toyota Yaris?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 175/70R14 upsize options for the full categorised alternatives table with verdicts.
Where can I buy these tires?
Each tire links to its detail page with live pricing from our online retailer partners. Out-the-door cost (including mount, balance, TPMS service, and disposal) varies by state; use the install cost calculator for a realistic estimate.

Last verified 2026-10-07.