tire decision

acacia987 · 07-27-2009, 09:05 PM

so my OEM's are on there last leg and i am looking for replacements.below is the list i narrowed down to, any input is much appreciated. I did do some searches on the forum but figured i would ask anyway. Prices are on the rim out the door and the standard size (185/65/15). i drive mostly highway.

Yokohama Avid T4: $95

Pirelli P4 four seasons: $95(on sale), these get great reviews on tire rack, But the guy at the shop suggested against them due to them being a heavy tire and that would effect my mpg. dont know if i completely buy that reasoning.

Goodyear Assurance fuel max: $112 , This being a newer tire i cant find a lot of reviews on it.

I would like to stay around the $100 a tire mark.

hyo silver · 07-27-2009, 09:43 PM

There are hundreds of posts here about different tires. Many people have also found surveys from Tire Rack and Consumer Reports to be helpful. Going one size up (to 195/60) will give you much better handling and a wider choice of tires, without making a huge difference in mileage. There's always a tradeoff - you have to decide what your priorities are.

icarus · 07-27-2009, 10:13 PM

For the third time today (doesn't anyone search for anything?) Nokian WR G2 (maybe it's G3) No fuel mileage hit, and the best all season tire out there, especially if you live anywhere it ever snows!

Icarus

acacia987 · 07-28-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icarus

For the third time today (doesn't anyone search for anything?) Nokian WR G2 (maybe it's G3) No fuel mileage hit, and the best all season tire out there, especially if you live anywhere it ever snows!

Icarus

Like i have said before, this is the list i narrowed it down to. I am familiar with that tire, but it obviously did not make it due to my preferences. thank you for your input.

As for going up in size, i cant really say i had any issues with handling on my old crappy OEM's. But i will take a look and see if it brings any new tires to the table.

to elaborate: i would prefer not to buy online(i live 5 minutes from like 5 tire shops), we don't get a ton of snow and if we do the prius is not the first choice to take out, i am looking for something around $100 on the rim

Boo · 07-28-2009, 08:42 AM

FYI, the Assurance Fuel Max in the OEM 185/65R15 size is $75 each at TireRack.

Figure about $40 total for shipping, plus $60 total for installation, and it works out to a total of $400 ($100 each) installed.

I too would recommend getting the wider 195/60R15 size, if only because the braking distances of the Standard Prius with the OEM 185/65R15 Integrities are considerably below average -- only in the 11th percentile of the over 100 current model sedans tested by Consumer Reports.

acacia987 · 07-28-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo

FYI, the Assurance Fuel Max in the OEM 185/65R15 size is $75 each at TireRack.

Figure about $40 total for shipping, plus $60 total for installation, and it works out to a total of $400 ($100 each) installed.

I too would recommend getting the wider 195/60R15 size, if only because the braking distances of the Standard Prius with the OEM 185/65R15 Integrities are considerably below average -- only in the 11th percentile of the over 100 current model sedans tested by Consumer Reports.

The fuel max is still a fairly new tire with not a lot of feedback on tire rack. I would be afraid they just took a tire and slapped fuel max on it to get people to buy it now that people are on the gas savings rave.

qbee42 · 07-28-2009, 09:14 AM

Since you were happy with your OEM tires, your tire needs are very modest. Any tire you buy will be quieter, handle better, and last longer than the OEM tires, so for you it really comes down to an issue of price and rolling resistance. Focus on those factors.

Tom

acacia987 · 07-28-2009, 09:43 AM

it would be nice if every tire had measured rolling resistance data, but we don't seem to be there yet. The pirelli is said to use silica in there tire tread compound, but who knows how low there actual rolling resistance is.

qbee42 · 07-28-2009, 09:55 AM

I always think of pirelli being sticky performance tires, not good mileage tires. Perhaps that is an outdated view.

Tom

Boo · 07-28-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acacia987

The fuel max is still a fairly new tire with not a lot of feedback on tire rack. I would be afraid they just took a tire and slapped fuel max on it to get people to buy it now that people are on the gas savings rave.

I highly doubt that TireRack.com knowingly sells counterfeit goods.

07-27-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
acacia987 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD Posts: 32 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	tire decision so my OEM's are on there last leg and i am looking for replacements.below is the list i narrowed down to, any input is much appreciated. I did do some searches on the forum but figured i would ask anyway. Prices are on the rim out the door and the standard size (185/65/15). i drive mostly highway. Yokohama Avid T4: $95 Pirelli P4 four seasons: $95(on sale), these get great reviews on tire rack, But the guy at the shop suggested against them due to them being a heavy tire and that would effect my mpg. dont know if i completely buy that reasoning. Goodyear Assurance fuel max: $112 , This being a newer tire i cant find a lot of reviews on it. I would like to stay around the $100 a tire mark.

07-27-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
icarus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: quetico, on/bellingham, wa Posts: 1,232 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 9 Thanked 56 Times in 43 Posts Friends: 0	Re: tire decision For the third time today (doesn't anyone search for anything?) Nokian WR G2 (maybe it's G3) No fuel mileage hit, and the best all season tire out there, especially if you live anywhere it ever snows! Icarus

07-28-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4,296 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 167 Thanked 304 Times in 155 Posts Friends: 22	Re: tire decision FYI, the Assurance Fuel Max in the OEM 185/65R15 size is $75 each at TireRack. Figure about $40 total for shipping, plus $60 total for installation, and it works out to a total of $400 ($100 each) installed. I too would recommend getting the wider 195/60R15 size, if only because the braking distances of the Standard Prius with the OEM 185/65R15 Integrities are considerably below average -- only in the 11th percentile of the over 100 current model sedans tested by Consumer Reports.

07-28-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,487 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 392 Times in 290 Posts Friends: 10	Re: tire decision Since you were happy with your OEM tires, your tire needs are very modest. Any tire you buy will be quieter, handle better, and last longer than the OEM tires, so for you it really comes down to an issue of price and rolling resistance. Focus on those factors. Tom

07-28-2009, 09:43 AM	#8
acacia987 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD Posts: 32 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: tire decision it would be nice if every tire had measured rolling resistance data, but we don't seem to be there yet. The pirelli is said to use silica in there tire tread compound, but who knows how low there actual rolling resistance is.

07-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,733 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 153 Times in 108 Posts Friends: 63	There are hundreds of posts here about different tires. Many people have also found surveys from Tire Rack and Consumer Reports to be helpful. Going one size up (to 195/60) will give you much better handling and a wider choice of tires, without making a huge difference in mileage. There's always a tradeoff - you have to decide what your priorities are.

07-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#9
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,487 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 392 Times in 290 Posts Friends: 10	Re: tire decision I always think of pirelli being sticky performance tires, not good mileage tires. Perhaps that is an outdated view. Tom

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