Prius Tires

[jstack]

I needed new tires for my prius. I checked all around and just about every tire store has no idea about low rolling resistance tires like all hybrids use. LRR tires are listed on greenseal.org .

I saw goodyear tires on the list and when I was in walmart there was a display about the goodyear viva 2, LRR for higher mileage. That is what I got and they are very good. My mpg actually went from low 50's to about 60 mpg. This could be from the warmer weather now in the area but I'm pretty sure it's the tires since I drive very consistant and check mpg on every trip.

http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jstack @ May 10 2007, 04:44 PM) [snapback]439492[/snapback]</div>

I needed new tires for my prius. I checked all around and just about every tire store has no idea about low rolling resistance tires like all hybrids use. LRR tires are listed on greenseal.org .

I saw goodyear tires on the list and when I was in walmart there was a display about the goodyear viva 2, LRR for higher mileage. That is what I got and they are very good. My mpg actually went from low 50's to about 60 mpg. This could be from the warmer weather now in the area but I'm pretty sure it's the tires since I drive very consistant and check mpg on every trip.

http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf
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How's the noise level?

[patsparks]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GR82BGrn @ Jul 5 2007, 02:57 AM) [snapback]472943[/snapback]</div>

How's the noise level?
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In Australia Prius come fitted with Michelin Energy tyres, size 195 60R 15. These use silica compound in the tread to improve tyre life and grip. Silica also improves rolling resistance improving mileage. Sorry I can't report on wear as I have only had my Prius a few weeks. I did notice another Prius I test drove which had Goodyear tyres on it didn't seem as responsive and had higher consumption on the information display but this may have been pressure or an unrelated matter. Then again my Prius was supplied with only 32psi in the Michelin tyres.

Michelin have Hydroedge in USA which is a silica compound tyre with low rolling resistance.
http://www.michelinman.com/specs/hydroedge/1920.html

[priussoris]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jstack @ May 10 2007, 03:44 PM) [snapback]439492[/snapback]</div>

I needed new tires for my prius. I checked all around and just about every tire store has no idea about low rolling resistance tires like all hybrids use. LRR tires are listed on greenseal.org .

I saw goodyear tires on the list and when I was in walmart there was a display about the goodyear viva 2, LRR for higher mileage. That is what I got and they are very good. My mpg actually went from low 50's to about 60 mpg. This could be from the warmer weather now in the area but I'm pretty sure it's the tires since I drive very consistant and check mpg on every trip.

http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf
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According to the chart it looks like the Sumitom HTR200 has a better LRR and are even cheaper in price and have more traction and better wear rating
For $36.00 a tire that is LRR that seems to be a great price even the Goodyear for 46.00
The only thing the Sumitomo HTR200 Is better suited for NON-FREEZING areas no snow or Ice It is their summer tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...reModel=HTR+200

When I need tire I will look them up.
thanks for the link

[cchaney]

I was quite disgusted with the standard tires for my 2001 Prius; I was replacing them every year or 12-15,000 miles. So I took advice I found here and elsewhere and purchased Michelin Harmony tires. Purchased online (Tire Rack) for the same price as the standard Bridgestone Potenzas, had them shipped to an installer, and then took a 2000 mile road trip. I was warned that gas mileage would decrease with new tires, and expecially with tires that have a higher rolling resistance. But gas mileage decreased only 1-2 mpg over the several thousand miles. The loss in mileage is way worth it...just think of the money saved and lessened environmental impact by having tires that won't ear out in a year. YAH!

Carolyn C

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jstack @ May 10 2007, 03:44 PM) [snapback]439492[/snapback]</div>

I needed new tires for my prius. I checked all around and just about every tire store has no idea about low rolling resistance tires like all hybrids use.
http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf
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The current generation Prius DO NOT come from the factory with LRR tires. Of course, you could always switch to them, but you will do so with reduced handling.