Tires for the Prius

helloprius · 04-05-2005, 08:24 PM

I have brand new Michelin Harmony Tires 175-65-R14 and the specs can be found on john1701a.com/prius/prius-tires_classic.htm website which was so helpful . I wish i knew about these great tires when i changed my 1st set 1.5 yrs ago (with Potenza's) God those Potenza's wear down quickly ! I went through 2 sets before I discovered that I could change them to Michelin's. The Toyota dealer wouldn't do it and neither would the bigger Tire Chain Stores -- so i had a little local tire shop do it for me. They are wonderful so far. I drove over 1K this past weekend in the wet snow and rain. Great handling and steady while I whisked by the big trucks on the highways going 77 mph. Good Luck ! I paid 80 for each tire by the way (install and extra costs not included).

dru · 04-07-2005, 02:06 AM

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I have brand new Michelin Harmony Tires 175-65-R14 and the specs can be found on john1701a.com/prius/prius-tires_classic.htm website which was so helpful . I wish i knew about these great tires when i changed my 1st set 1.5 yrs ago (with Potenza's)... I paid 80 for each tire by the way
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Sounds like you have a first gen Prius. They had low rolling resistance tires where the 2004+ models use "standard" tires. So for me, there's no problem changing them as long as the size is correct. However, I'm still trying to find a store that will trade my Goodyear Integrity tires for the something like a half off deal. No luck so far; looking for advice from veteran pre 500 mi trader-uppers. I'm at 250 miles and counting!

kenmac · 04-07-2005, 11:42 PM

Last week I changed my Michelin Energy XV1 tyres to the MXV8 type (195/60 R15).
The reason was because of a damaged tyre and the originals not being available (Oz supply stuff-up) , Toyota paid for three tyres - covered in a previous topic.

It's very early in the experience, but my initial impressions are that they are considerably quieter on rough surfaces (less roar) and seem to provide a softer ride.
Handling seems to be less "twitchy" - may be an illusion, will know when we get some crosswinds on freeway.
It will be interesting to see if the fuel readings will be affected in any way - too early yet of course.
How long they will last is to be proven - they were much cheaper than the originals. (XV1 = $280AU, MXV8 = $192AU)

kenmac

04-05-2005, 08:24 PM	#11
helloprius Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires for the Prius = I love my new Tires !! I have brand new Michelin Harmony Tires 175-65-R14 and the specs can be found on john1701a.com/prius/prius-tires_classic.htm website which was so helpful . I wish i knew about these great tires when i changed my 1st set 1.5 yrs ago (with Potenza's) God those Potenza's wear down quickly ! I went through 2 sets before I discovered that I could change them to Michelin's. The Toyota dealer wouldn't do it and neither would the bigger Tire Chain Stores -- so i had a little local tire shop do it for me. They are wonderful so far. I drove over 1K this past weekend in the wet snow and rain. Great handling and steady while I whisked by the big trucks on the highways going 77 mph. Good Luck ! I paid 80 for each tire by the way (install and extra costs not included).

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04-07-2005, 11:42 PM	#13
kenmac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 149 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Last week I changed my Michelin Energy XV1 tyres to the MXV8 type (195/60 R15). The reason was because of a damaged tyre and the originals not being available (Oz supply stuff-up) , Toyota paid for three tyres - covered in a previous topic. It's very early in the experience, but my initial impressions are that they are considerably quieter on rough surfaces (less roar) and seem to provide a softer ride. Handling seems to be less "twitchy" - may be an illusion, will know when we get some crosswinds on freeway. It will be interesting to see if the fuel readings will be affected in any way - too early yet of course. How long they will last is to be proven - they were much cheaper than the originals. (XV1 = $280AU, MXV8 = $192AU) kenmac