Need to replace tires at only 17,000 miles !!!! HELP!

docproteus · 09-02-2004, 09:49 PM

Hey all.

I just found out today that my 2002 needs four new tires and I only have 17000 miles on it. Am i crazy or does this seem nuts? I know these tires don't last as long as normal tires, but 17000? I've checked the archives and found some info but no one else with specifically this low mileage (I also have a new baby so I apologize if I missed a few). Anyway, has anyone had any success with Toyota on these matters? And what should I replace the tires with? I'm sort of reluctant to shell out $400 to Toyota for what I consider to be substandard tires. Help.

dave

Frank Hudon · 09-02-2004, 11:47 PM

You have just found the Classic Prius tire "problem" go to John's site and look for Classic tire recommendations.
http:john1701a.com

DaveinOlyWA · 09-03-2004, 01:18 AM

hmmm dont we have some people here closing in on that mileage? if anyone sees this with say 15,000 miles, how are your tires looking? that is if you still have the stock tires on the car.

InTheWASide · 09-03-2004, 01:34 AM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA
hmmm dont we have some people here closing in on that mileage? if anyone sees this with say 15,000 miles, how are your tires looking? that is if you still have the stock tires on the car.

It's on a 2002 Dave. I've read that those tires started shredding around 15-20k miles. Shouldn't be any issues with the 04 tires though.

Wouldn't have thought anyone with a 2 year old car would have under 20k...
Wow...

DaveinOlyWA · 09-03-2004, 01:45 AM

ya i know... at the rate im going, i ll have 17,000 miles in one year.

HTMLSpinnr · 09-03-2004, 02:52 AM

I had to do my first set at 22k miles on my '02. I replaced them with Dunlop SP10's which were still XL load rated, but had a slightly higher treadwear rating. So far, we're at 38k miles and they're doing pretty good.

rflagg · 09-03-2004, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA
ya i know... at the rate im going, i ll have 17,000 miles in one year.

I hear ya - 15k in 7 months time for me, so I'm probably looking to be closer to 20k when my one year anniv rolls around.

-m.

skew · 09-03-2004, 08:35 AM

My current car has 23k on it. Its a tad over 3yrs old but when I get my prius I plan on driving the wheels off of it

CHART · 09-03-2004, 09:32 AM

With my commute I'll probably be hitting 25K miles per year. With the "newness" of the prius, I eventually talked myself into buying the 7 year, 100K platinum warrantee. It's a shame that at this rate it will only last me 4 years!!

docproteus · 09-03-2004, 10:21 AM

Thanks for all the good words folks. I'm going to go take it up with the dealership today. I'll let you know if anyhting comes of it. As for the 17,000 miles, it is a bit low, but that's only because my bike and my feet get better MPG than my Prius does.

Cheers

Dave

09-02-2004, 09:49 PM	#1
docproteus Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Need to replace tires at only 17,000 miles !!!! HELP! Hey all. I just found out today that my 2002 needs four new tires and I only have 17000 miles on it. Am i crazy or does this seem nuts? I know these tires don't last as long as normal tires, but 17000? I've checked the archives and found some info but no one else with specifically this low mileage (I also have a new baby so I apologize if I missed a few). Anyway, has anyone had any success with Toyota on these matters? And what should I replace the tires with? I'm sort of reluctant to shell out $400 to Toyota for what I consider to be substandard tires. Help. dave

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09-02-2004, 11:47 PM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	You have just found the Classic Prius tire "problem" go to John's site and look for Classic tire recommendations. http:john1701a.com

09-03-2004, 01:18 AM	#3
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	hmmm dont we have some people here closing in on that mileage? if anyone sees this with say 15,000 miles, how are your tires looking? that is if you still have the stock tires on the car.

09-03-2004, 01:45 AM	#5
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	ya i know... at the rate im going, i ll have 17,000 miles in one year.

09-03-2004, 02:52 AM	#6
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,073 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 216 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	I had to do my first set at 22k miles on my '02. I replaced them with Dunlop SP10's which were still XL load rated, but had a slightly higher treadwear rating. So far, we're at 38k miles and they're doing pretty good.

09-03-2004, 08:35 AM	#8
skew Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 70 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My current car has 23k on it. Its a tad over 3yrs old but when I get my prius I plan on driving the wheels off of it

09-03-2004, 09:32 AM	#9
CHART Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mount Airy Maryland, USA Posts: 184 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	With my commute I'll probably be hitting 25K miles per year. With the "newness" of the prius, I eventually talked myself into buying the 7 year, 100K platinum warrantee. It's a shame that at this rate it will only last me 4 years!!

09-03-2004, 10:21 AM	#10
docproteus Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for all the good words folks. I'm going to go take it up with the dealership today. I'll let you know if anyhting comes of it. As for the 17,000 miles, it is a bit low, but that's only because my bike and my feet get better MPG than my Prius does. Cheers Dave