Which Replacement Tires?

JackDodge · 10-13-2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill Merchant@Oct 13 2005, 01:52 PM
The Goodyear TripleTred comes in the correct size to replace the Goodyear Integrity tire. EXACT SAME SIZE.

That's the reason I put less than 100 miles on the OEM tires before switching.

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You wouldn't happen to have a model number or something like that to give to the tire store, would you Bill? Even Goodyear's website isn't listing the TripleTred for the Prius. Thank you.

flareak · 10-13-2005, 03:42 PM

last time i checked, its not the exact same size. OEM is something like... 185/65

and the tripletreds that match up to that would be 195/60 with a 1% difference in something

datavortex · 10-13-2005, 05:02 PM

I just (yesterday) replaced my tires with Goodyear Assurance ComforTreds. I'm very pleased with them so far. They are a perfect size-match with the OEM tires, so getting them replaced was cheap ($30) and quick (45 mins).

I replaced my tires for purposes of a quieter ride, and I am happy to report that I have achieved this. I definitely have slightly less road noise with the ComforTreds. Handling seems the same (although I am certainly less sensitive to changes in this regard than others), and they seem to have the same kind of grip as the OEM tires.

My milage has actually gotten slightly better (looks to be up by about .2 mpg so far, with a sample size of 200 miles), but I suspect this might just be because I inflated them to 40 PSI, while I never messed with the OEM tires whatsoever.

Overall, they are slightly quieter, and otherwise comparable, which is exactly what I was going for.

ChiaPrius · 10-13-2005, 05:17 PM

Wow! Thanks for all the feedback! I will check all the links, although I did do a search yesterday to look up any related posts.

It sounds like I'd need to go to a Goodyear shop (is there such a thing?) to get satisfaction on the warranty, and I don't think I want to go with one of their products so...I was glad to hear back-ups of what I felt; that the dealer was scamming me. I think I'll be looking for a different dealership for service.

I must admit to not checking my tire pressure regularly or having an alignment in the 1.5 years I've owned my Prius. I used to do that with my other (used) cars, but guess I thought having service every 3 months be good enough (lame, I know). Until I did some reading on the site in regard to tires, I was unaware that the tire pressure should be higher than the standard setting (around 42/40 depending on the tire). I will be checking it regularly from now on.

Believe I'll take you up on your suggestion, Evan, and get a second opinion on the tires. DataVortex, are you saying you got the ComforTreads for $30 or is that what they charged to put them on? Scott, I'll be interested to see how you like your HydroEdges.

Thanks again!

datavortex · 10-13-2005, 05:27 PM

I got the ComforTreds for $50/each from a member of this forum (blkc5). You can probably find them for just a bit more than that. TireRack has them for about $70/each.

Oh, and yes - $30 was how much it cost to put them on.

tochatihu · 10-13-2005, 06:11 PM

In addition to the fine tires already mentioned, please consider Nokians. Look further into the Prius main forum here, and see that I am shamelessly promoting a group tire buy from tirefactory.

skruse · 10-13-2005, 06:17 PM

We put Michelin Hydroedge (95K mi) tires on our 2002 Toyota Echo - treadwear is very long life. We plan on replacing the OEM on the Prius with Michelin Hydroedge. These tires are rated high by Consumer Reports.

Reitam'sdad · 10-13-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by p626808@Oct 13 2005, 01:37 PM
I just ordered the Michelin Hydroedge.. from costco..109 a tire.. plus they have a 60 dollar off coupon..
I should have them on in a week or two..
If you can wait.. I will let you know how they are..

Scott
04 Silver #5 36K miles

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Absolutely on previous prius (2001) I used the $ 60 costco coupon and the net total was approx $ 310 ( net) . The tires run out soon at Costco and in the worst case it is 10 day wait. Just got the new prius and will keep the board posted if dealers here in No. CA give me the same BS about OEM tires...

CraigCSJ · 10-13-2005, 07:30 PM

Mainly, I just want the tires to be quiet, grip reasonably well, not make my milage appreciably worse & not be horribly expensive.

The November 2005 issue of Consumer Reports evaluates all season tires. The third rated tire is Hankook Mileage Plus II H725. I put a set on my Prius for $309 out the door. I only have about 500 miles on them, so they aren't really broken in yet, but so far I am very happy with them. The Hydroedge was something like 5 or 7 rated, and the Comfortred was 13 rated. The top tire was Goodyear TripleTred. I didn't get them because I didn't think they had the Prius size, but based on the earlier post, maybe I thought wrong.

CraigCSJ 04 Driftwood #9BC

jamarimutt · 10-13-2005, 10:25 PM

My stock Integrities are going to last 40,000 miles. Perfectly adequate tires, as far as I'm concerned. Sams has a Goodyear Viva 2 that will fit the Prius perfectly and has a 440 treadwear index.

10-13-2005, 05:02 PM	#13
datavortex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 114 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I just (yesterday) replaced my tires with Goodyear Assurance ComforTreds. I'm very pleased with them so far. They are a perfect size-match with the OEM tires, so getting them replaced was cheap ($30) and quick (45 mins). I replaced my tires for purposes of a quieter ride, and I am happy to report that I have achieved this. I definitely have slightly less road noise with the ComforTreds. Handling seems the same (although I am certainly less sensitive to changes in this regard than others), and they seem to have the same kind of grip as the OEM tires. My milage has actually gotten slightly better (looks to be up by about .2 mpg so far, with a sample size of 200 miles), but I suspect this might just be because I inflated them to 40 PSI, while I never messed with the OEM tires whatsoever. Overall, they are slightly quieter, and otherwise comparable, which is exactly what I was going for. __________________ 2005 #6 driftwood MODS

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10-13-2005, 03:42 PM	#12
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	last time i checked, its not the exact same size. OEM is something like... 185/65 and the tripletreds that match up to that would be 195/60 with a 1% difference in something

10-13-2005, 05:17 PM	#14
ChiaPrius Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Wow! Thanks for all the feedback! I will check all the links, although I did do a search yesterday to look up any related posts. It sounds like I'd need to go to a Goodyear shop (is there such a thing?) to get satisfaction on the warranty, and I don't think I want to go with one of their products so...I was glad to hear back-ups of what I felt; that the dealer was scamming me. I think I'll be looking for a different dealership for service. I must admit to not checking my tire pressure regularly or having an alignment in the 1.5 years I've owned my Prius. I used to do that with my other (used) cars, but guess I thought having service every 3 months be good enough (lame, I know). Until I did some reading on the site in regard to tires, I was unaware that the tire pressure should be higher than the standard setting (around 42/40 depending on the tire). I will be checking it regularly from now on. Believe I'll take you up on your suggestion, Evan, and get a second opinion on the tires. DataVortex, are you saying you got the ComforTreads for $30 or is that what they charged to put them on? Scott, I'll be interested to see how you like your HydroEdges. Thanks again!

10-13-2005, 05:27 PM	#15
datavortex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 114 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I got the ComforTreds for $50/each from a member of this forum (blkc5). You can probably find them for just a bit more than that. TireRack has them for about $70/each. Oh, and yes - $30 was how much it cost to put them on.

10-13-2005, 06:11 PM	#16
tochatihu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kunming Yunnan China Posts: 2,411 My Car: 2001 Prius Model: Package: Pioneer #1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 14	In addition to the fine tires already mentioned, please consider Nokians. Look further into the Prius main forum here, and see that I am shamelessly promoting a group tire buy from tirefactory.

10-13-2005, 06:17 PM	#17
skruse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Great Central Valley, Fresno, CA Posts: 1,206 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 2	We put Michelin Hydroedge (95K mi) tires on our 2002 Toyota Echo - treadwear is very long life. We plan on replacing the OEM on the Prius with Michelin Hydroedge. These tires are rated high by Consumer Reports.

10-13-2005, 07:30 PM	#19
CraigCSJ Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 50 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Mainly, I just want the tires to be quiet, grip reasonably well, not make my milage appreciably worse & not be horribly expensive. The November 2005 issue of Consumer Reports evaluates all season tires. The third rated tire is Hankook Mileage Plus II H725. I put a set on my Prius for $309 out the door. I only have about 500 miles on them, so they aren't really broken in yet, but so far I am very happy with them. The Hydroedge was something like 5 or 7 rated, and the Comfortred was 13 rated. The top tire was Goodyear TripleTred. I didn't get them because I didn't think they had the Prius size, but based on the earlier post, maybe I thought wrong. CraigCSJ 04 Driftwood #9BC

10-13-2005, 10:25 PM	#20
jamarimutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 986 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	My stock Integrities are going to last 40,000 miles. Perfectly adequate tires, as far as I'm concerned. Sams has a Goodyear Viva 2 that will fit the Prius perfectly and has a 440 treadwear index.