Toyota Echo Tires
Introduced in 1999, Toyota’s Echo (aka Yaris) is a subcompact hatchback that replaced the Tercel in their lineup. The subcompact Echo-Yaris replaced the ubiquitous Tercel in the late 90s. The Yaris replaced the Scion brand in the late 2000s and is available as a five-door hatchback and sedan model. While the Echo-Yaris is perceived as an economy Toyota, it’s also available in performance trim in the form of the GR Echo. Fun and practical, the Echo offers the kind of solid dependability, design, and build quality Toyota drivers have come to expect. Latter-day versions of the Yaris are available with 4WD, a hybrid drivetrain, and a 5-door body style, while the GR Echo can be had with a 3-door hot-hatch configuration.
Here at FORTLUFT, we compiled a list of some of the best Toyota Echo tires, including all-season, all-weather, and ultra-high-performance tire choices, using SimpleScore. So, without further ado, let’s get to it:
1. General Altimax RT45 – Best All-Season Tire
Let’s kick this list off with the Altimax RT45 from General Tire. Don’t let the lower price point of the General Altimax RT45 fool you; this is a tire that offers sharp performance and great value. It’s an excellent choice in all kinds of weather conditions thanks to a tested all-season tread design, and General Tire covers Altimax RT45 with either a 65,000 or 75,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty (depending on tire size). We did the calculations and gave the Altimax RT45 an outstanding SimpleScore of 9.9 for longevity. You can rely on the Altimax RT45 to deliver year-round traction, a compliant ride, low noise, and solid, consistent handling and braking performance (SimpleScore for traction: 9.0). With a network of sipes and lateral grooves and a solid center rib that’s designed for improved road manners and steering response, we give the Altimax RT45 a SimpleScore of 8.7 for handling. Another innovation with General tires is the visual alignment indicators that give drivers a head