Blizzak REVO 1 MPG Hit

Chucka · 10-30-2005, 08:09 PM

I am considering the Blizzak REVO 1 based upon what I have found in this forum as a recomendation for the best snow tires for my 05 Prius. None though has indicated what kind of MPG hit they are taking.

Can someone who has used these tires on their Prius give me some idea to the MPG hit they are taking? Any other positive or negative comments about these tires for use on the Prius?

popoff · 10-30-2005, 08:15 PM

I think the Revo1 is new this year so there probably won't be any usage history available yet.

I bought a set since the guy at Tire Rack said they were good on ice and packed snow which are the conditions I most encounter.

**efusco** · 10-30-2005, 08:17 PM

Gotta say that I think the MPG hit of a snow tire ought to be the least of your concerns. If you need a snow tire then get a good snow tire. You're going to have an MPG hit with any of them, it'll just be a matter of degrees. You're going to have an MPG hit with the snow itself as well as the cold weather itself. Not to mention winter fuel.

If MPG is a big factor then get yourself an engine block heater (if you haven't already) and do what you can to minimize the other factors that'll affect mileage.

onerpm · 10-31-2005, 11:44 AM

I'm putting on Revos this week, and will be happy to report on the next couple of tanks. However, my mileage is starting to drop anyway with the cold weather, so I'm not sure I'll be able to identify any drop caused by the snow tires.

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baxsie · 11-02-2005, 03:18 AM

I just got my Revos today

, mounted on the snow wheels. But I'll wait until snow flies before switching the summer tires off and putting the Revos on

.

popoff · 11-02-2005, 07:44 AM

Baxsie, where did you buy them?

baxsie · 11-03-2005, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by popoff@Nov 2 2005, 08:44 AM
Baxsie, where did you buy them?

Just the dumb old "Firestone/MasterCare" tire shop that I go to because it is close to work and they have lifetime alignments.

I also checked at Sears at out local mall.

This was good: The Firestone shop had a "buy 3, get the 4th free", but their "out the door" price was still a couple bucks higher than Sears even though there was a $99 credit for one tire

. Oh well, they are close and they have yet to fubar on me after several years

I had to order at Firestone, and would have had to order at Sears too.

onerpm · 11-03-2005, 11:24 AM

Tires Plus has 'em, too. Their initial quote was $120 higher than ordering from TireRack.com (including inexpensive alloy wheels), but they ended up matching TR's price for me, after some discussion. I still haven't gotten around to picking them up.

rpm

Maytrix · 11-03-2005, 01:32 PM

I'll be receiving mine tomorrow, but I'm not putting them on until it gets colder here and we start seeing some snow. I want them to last a few seasons if possible!

I've actually noticed an increase in mileage with the cold. I guess not needing AC or Heat makes a big difference

baxsie · 11-17-2005, 12:44 AM

Pics of my Revos here:

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=12630

10-30-2005, 08:17 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Gotta say that I think the MPG hit of a snow tire ought to be the least of your concerns. If you need a snow tire then get a good snow tire. You're going to have an MPG hit with any of them, it'll just be a matter of degrees. You're going to have an MPG hit with the snow itself as well as the cold weather itself. Not to mention winter fuel. If MPG is a big factor then get yourself an engine block heater (if you haven't already) and do what you can to minimize the other factors that'll affect mileage. __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD "It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word." -Andrew Jackson

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