Tires for the Prius

nhalber · 03-22-2005, 06:30 PM

I hope that you all are satisfied. I just bought a blue 2005 Prius. I remember reading that the original tires were fair. What do you recommend? I know that someone suggested the Michelin HydroEdge.

Thanks

Bill60546 · 03-22-2005, 06:44 PM

A number of folks have changed to hydroedge but I changed mine to Toyo Spectrums. Also changed from 60 to 65s. No impact to MPG; just have to make sure that PSI is about 38. Also, a big, big improvement in handling. Total cost was about $342 which as compared to the hydroedge I thought was quite reasonable.

flareak · 03-22-2005, 07:16 PM

goodyear assurance hydroedge/comfortreds

200Volts · 03-22-2005, 07:17 PM

Bill60546,
Do you mean you switched FROM 65s to 60s ? My stock tires are 185/65-15.

**efusco** · 03-22-2005, 11:15 PM

We need someone to do a knowledge Base FAQ on this. I know I'm coming up on time to consider new tires and I'm just plain not sure what the heck I'm gonna do.

We'd need columns listing price, handling, noise, sizes, road rolling resistance (if you can find it) any alteration in actual mpg and any alteration you'd expect in speedometer and mpg readouts due to different tire size. Other specs on the tires would be good too.

Might need a seperate section for those with 16" or 17" wheels.

Anyone with decent tire knowledge willing to tackle this?

Then folks could post comments about their personal satisfaction or dissatisfaction. The list could/should be updated as new tires come out and available.

jfschultz · 03-23-2005, 07:59 AM

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I hope that you all are satisfied. I just bought a blue 2005 Prius. I remember reading that the original tires were fair. What do you recommend? I know that someone suggested the Michelin HydroEdge.

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Consider the Goodyear Comfortread or TripleTreads. I remember seeing something about being able to trade the original tires at Goodyear within the first 500 miles. So act fast.

200Volts · 03-23-2005, 01:22 PM

Efusco,
Click on the TIRE RACK ad on the right. It allows you to compare traction, noise, etc. with many tires. This is feedback "polled" from customers.
I am looking at the Bridgstone Potenza G009. Reviews say maybe a 1 mpg drop, but everything else sounds good to me.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...romCompare1=yes

**efusco** · 03-23-2005, 02:02 PM

Yea, I've looked, but it's hard to sort which tires really work well on the Prius specifically with Prius specific comments on mpg, noise, etc.

If no one takes on the task here I probably will, ultimately, refer to Tire Rack, but good data from people I 'know' in a nice concise format would be nicer.

seanmcp · 03-30-2005, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Consider the Goodyear Comfortread or TripleTreads. I remember seeing something about being able to trade the original tires at Goodyear within the first 500 miles. So act fast.

Gah! Anyone have any details? I'd be interested in doing this, and am at about 350 miles or so today

Help w/ info appreciated ASAP!

dru · 04-05-2005, 02:46 PM

Gah x2! I'm closing in on 200 mi and haven't found a place that will do the trade up to ComforTreds (Goodyear stores or otherwise)! They all say they don't sell used tires, so they won't take mine. One place said they give me a few bucks per tire, but none would give the $40 deal. I'm about to give into living with with the OEM Integrity slugs. Any advice folks?

BTW, I'm in love with my new Prius!

03-22-2005, 06:30 PM	#1
nhalber Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marblehead Posts: 37 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Tires for the Prius I hope that you all are satisfied. I just bought a blue 2005 Prius. I remember reading that the original tires were fair. What do you recommend? I know that someone suggested the Michelin HydroEdge. Thanks

03-22-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 347 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires for the Prius A number of folks have changed to hydroedge but I changed mine to Toyo Spectrums. Also changed from 60 to 65s. No impact to MPG; just have to make sure that PSI is about 38. Also, a big, big improvement in handling. Total cost was about $342 which as compared to the hydroedge I thought was quite reasonable.

03-22-2005, 11:15 PM	#5
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,228 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	We need someone to do a knowledge Base FAQ on this. I know I'm coming up on time to consider new tires and I'm just plain not sure what the heck I'm gonna do. We'd need columns listing price, handling, noise, sizes, road rolling resistance (if you can find it) any alteration in actual mpg and any alteration you'd expect in speedometer and mpg readouts due to different tire size. Other specs on the tires would be good too. Might need a seperate section for those with 16" or 17" wheels. Anyone with decent tire knowledge willing to tackle this? Then folks could post comments about their personal satisfaction or dissatisfaction. The list could/should be updated as new tires come out and available. __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD "It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word." -Andrew Jackson

04-05-2005, 02:46 PM	#10
dru Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires for the Prius Gah x2! I'm closing in on 200 mi and haven't found a place that will do the trade up to ComforTreds (Goodyear stores or otherwise)! They all say they don't sell used tires, so they won't take mine. One place said they give me a few bucks per tire, but none would give the $40 deal. I'm about to give into living with with the OEM Integrity slugs. Any advice folks? BTW, I'm in love with my new Prius!

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03-22-2005, 07:16 PM	#3
flareak I've sold more than 4 Prius! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 756 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	goodyear assurance hydroedge/comfortreds

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200Volts Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 362 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Bill60546, Do you mean you switched FROM 65s to 60s ? My stock tires are 185/65-15.

03-23-2005, 01:22 PM	#7
200Volts Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 362 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Efusco, Click on the TIRE RACK ad on the right. It allows you to compare traction, noise, etc. with many tires. This is feedback "polled" from customers. I am looking at the Bridgstone Potenza G009. Reviews say maybe a 1 mpg drop, but everything else sounds good to me. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...romCompare1=yes

03-23-2005, 02:02 PM	#8
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,228 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Yea, I've looked, but it's hard to sort which tires really work well on the Prius specifically with Prius specific comments on mpg, noise, etc. If no one takes on the task here I probably will, ultimately, refer to Tire Rack, but good data from people I 'know' in a nice concise format would be nicer.