Best Tires for Toyota Vios: Since the launch of Toyota Vios in 2007 it has been a firm favorite B-segment car in South East Asia. It was the top selling Toyota vehicle in 2021 for the Malaysia market with more than 24,000 units sold. Its dominance in the B-segment was once again shown in 2021 by being the most sold foreign brand car in Malaysia. The attractiveness of its price point (starting from Rm 76K) and its value proposition makes it a very attractive purchase.
In this article we would explore what are the best tires for Toyota Vios in the replacement market and try to evaluate this from a typical Vios user. Before we get into the tires we should understand the specs which are offered and what tire sizes come with it. Toyota Vios differentiates its tire size based on the specification you choose (E vs J vs G vs Gr Sport). The most basic set J comes with the 15″ tire size of 185/60R15 while G & E comes with a 195/50R16 size. Similar to Honda, there is a possibility of a sport version which comes with the high 17″ tire size of 205/45R17.
Based on our handy tire size table, we are able to quickly track down the sizes and its relative OE tire fitment. The 195/50R16 comes with a Toyo Proxes R50 which is the designated OE fitment of Toyota Vios in Malaysia while Toyo Proxes R is the OE fitment for the sport version.
| Car | Size | OE tire fitment | Price(RM) |
| Toyota Vios 1.5E (2021) | 195/50R16 | – | 82,593 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5J (2021) | 185/60R15 | – | 74,623 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5G (2020) | 195/50R16 | Toyo Proxes R50 | 87,584 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 Gr Sport (2020) | 205/45R17 | Toyo Proxes R | 95,284 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5E (2020) | 195/50R16 | – | 82,593 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5J (2020) | 185/60R15 | – | 74,623 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5G (2020) | 195/50R16 | Toyo Proxes R50 | 87,300 |
There is not much data about Toyo Proxes R50 & Toyo Proxes R out there as it is an exclusive OE based tire. However we have assembled our top range of replacement products and without further ado let’s dive deeply into our top tire choices for Vios!
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Requirements
So a typical Vios car owner is certainly cost conscious and are looking for products which bring the most effective value to them. While most of us are always tempted to stick with the original equipment tire or the recommendation of the shop owner, we should be well aware of what your requirements are before making a decision. Below shows some important points to consider before buying a tire
- Price 🙂
- Wet braking
- Mileage
- Noise
- Rolling resistance/ Fuel efficiency
Considering all the above factors, here is our ranking for the best tire for Vios currently available. If you would like to read more about the tire itself click on the heading for our in depth analysis about the product.
1. Michelin XM2+
This tire ranks absolutely first in our list. It is the undisputed best tire for wet braking and mileage. While it does come with a hefty price tag, it brings great value. It also comes with a superior performance over lifetime over its competitors.
Strength: Wet braking, mileage & performance over lifetime
Weakness: Price
UTQG tread wear: 420
Comparison: Energy XM2+ vs
* A 185/60R15 cost RM 245 while a 195/50R16 cost RM 357 of writing. To get the latest price, check out our tire price table.
2. Continental UltraContact UC7
2nd place goes to the newly launched Ultra Contact 7 from Continental. When compared against the UC6, the new UltraContact UC7 showcases improvement with 16% in wet braking, 3 % in dry braking, 6% in handling & 6% in rolling resistance. These improvements were achieved while ensuring noise , comfort & longevity stays the same. Definitely worth a try if you would like to have a wet focused tire.
Strength: Wet& handling
Weakness: Wet braking
UTQG tread wear: 380
Comparison: UC7 vs
* A 185/60R15 (UC6) cost RM 245 while a 195/50R16 cost RM 319 of writing. To get the latest price, check out our tire price table
3. Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2
3rd place goes to Goodyear TripleMax 2 with its good wet braking performance. Mileage wise it’s within the mid range level which can be acceptable. Even though Triple Max 2 does not boast good noise capability it however comes with a great wet braking capability while being slightly cheaper than Continental’s CC6 hence justifying its ranking.
Strength: Wet braking
Weakness: Mileage
UTQG tread wear: 320
* A 185/60R15 cost RM 247 while a 195/50R16 cost RM 317 of writing. To get the latest price, check out our tire price table.
4. Continental Comfort 6 CC6
Continental Comfort 6 is a dedicated APAC tireline which solely focus on providing the user the best noise & comfort ride. From test results, CC6 has shown to have superior noise performance coupled with strong mileage. Definitely worth a try if you have a high requirement on noise.
Strength: Noise & mileage
Weakness: Wet braking
UTQG tread wear: 380
Comparison: CC6 vs
* Only available on 185/60R15 with the price of RM 214 of writing. To get the latest price, check out our tire price table.
5. Dunlop SP Sport J6
Looking for something premium but do not like the price point? Introducing a German engineered tire (Continental) while having the same research & development standards as high premium products such as Sport Contact 7. Introducing Dunlop SP Sport J6 which has a good overall balance between wet & mileage while ensuring a relatively cheaper price point.
Strength: Well balance quality segment tire
Weakness: Wet braking
UTQG tread wear: 340
* Only available on 185/60R15 with the price of RM 209 of writing. To get the latest price, check out our tire price table.
Summary
When it comes to buying your next set of tires, do remind yourself what you need and try to match your requirements to tire. If you can not make it your mind and want the best you can get, Michelin Energy XM2+ is definitely what you should get. Don’t forget to check our price table for a quick price comparison before you buy your next set of tires !