Best tires for the Prius?

[maggieddd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(maggieddd @ Aug 8 2007, 08:14 PM) [snapback]492726[/snapback]</div>

I am about get new tires. I got 60,000 miles out of the stock tires.
Why are the Conti Pro Contact so cheap?
How do they compare to Michelin X-Radial?
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no comments?

[FL_Prius_Driver]

The cost of a tire tracks its wear rating. What are the wear ratings of these tires you are considering?

[maggieddd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FL_Prius_Driver @ Aug 10 2007, 05:55 PM) [snapback]493717[/snapback]</div>

The cost of a tire tracks its wear rating. What are the wear ratings of these tires you are considering?
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I am tring to find their wear rating but can't find it

[dsharp88]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bobdavisnpf @ Jul 20 2007, 09:47 PM) [snapback]482617[/snapback]</div>

We got the ComforTred over the TripleTred; we figure we spend more time talking to each other and listening to NPR on the radio, and (gasp) talking on the cell phone... and less time playing Jackie Stewart - Ace Formula-One Racer. So we care more about ride comfort and noise comfort, and we'll take the small hit vs TT's on traction and handling.
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Not really much a a handling hit, according to Goodyear's website. The Integrity ranks a 7 out of 10, CT a 9 and TT a 10. I believe I'm going to go CT as well when I upgrade. How do you like them so far?

[FL_Prius_Driver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(maggieddd @ Aug 10 2007, 07:36 PM) [snapback]493763[/snapback]</div>

I am tring to find their wear rating but can't find it
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The Michelin X-Radial has a treadwear rating of 740. This is very, very good.

The Continential ContiProContact has a treadwear rating of 400. This is poor. This tells me it is a cheaper tire that will not last near as long as the Michelin X-Radial. In fact it is a lower rating than the original Goodyear Integrity.

[jarrett_gorin]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ystasino @ Jun 16 2007, 09:10 AM) [snapback]463003[/snapback]</div>

The Kumho's Ecsta and Solus I've used before and I bought them based on tirerack services.

It seems that the Bridgestone turanzas are the ones I'd buy if $ wasn't an issue.
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This is what came on my car. Are you saying this is one of the best choices for Prius tires? I have the 16" rims. I am about to replace them with some custom 16" rims from TireRack, but I was planning on keeping my factory tires unless there was a really compelling reason to get anything else. Should I stick with the Turanza's or is ther a better-gripping and/or quieter option out there for aftermarket?

[jstack]

Low Rolling Resistance is a key to great mpg.

Check the Greenseal website below, I got the Goodyear Viv2 and like them, as you can see they are half the price of some others.

http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf

BRAND MODEL SIZE AVERAGE PRICE COMPOSITE AGAIN WEAR SCORE
Bridgestone B381 185/70R14 0.0062$62 .00 8.00 5.96 6.98
Nokian NRT21 85/70R14 0.0085 $67.00 8.00 5.72 6.86
Sumitomo HTR 200 185/70R14 0.0092 $36.00 8.15 8.30 7.05 7.83
Dunlop Graspic DS-1 185/70R14 0.0092$46.00 7.50 7.90 6.60 7.33
Dunlop SP40 A/S 185/70R14 0.0103 $41.00 8.00 7.18 7.59
Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 185/70R14 0.0103 $68.00 7.91 8.70 6.04 7.55
Goodyear VIVA 2185/70R14 0.0104 $47.96 7.00 6.52 6.80
Continental ContiTouring Contact CH95 205/55R16 0.0083 $64.00 7.46 6.10 7.29 6.95
Michelin Pilot Alpine 205/55R16 0.0090 $125.00 7.56 8.60 8.00 8.05
Michelin EnergyMXV4 Plus 205/55R16 0.0090 $118.00 7.64 6.00 6.87 6.84
Dunlop SP Winter Spor t M2205/55R16 0.0102 $98.00 8.55 7.80 8.17
Michelin Arctic AlpineXL 235/75R15 0.0081 $79.00 8.10 8.50 7.10 7.90
Dunlop Axiom Plus WS 235/75R15 0.0088 $43.00 8.00 5.88 6.94
BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A 245/75R16 0.0092 $76.00 7.94 6.20 7.11 7.08
Michelin XPS Rib LT245/75R16 0.0101 $167.90 6.70 8.10 8.00 7.60
Michelin LTX M/S 245/75R16 0.0103 $139.00 7.97 8.30 7.37 7.88
Bridgestone Dueler A/T D693 245/75R16 0.0103 $104.00 8.00 7.20 7.60

[rburt07]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(maggieddd @ Aug 8 2007, 06:14 PM) [snapback]492726[/snapback]</div>

I am about get new tires. I got 60,000 miles out of the stock tires.
Why are the Conti Pro Contact so cheap?
How do they compare to Michelin X-Radial?
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I had a 2006 Ford Five Hundred that came with Conti tires. They seems ok but were a little noisy.
I traded the car for a 2007 Camry Hybrid. The Camry came with michelin energy S8 tires. The S8 means there slightly improved over the Energy tires they have used for a few years.

My understanding is that the mxv4 was replaced or changed into this Energy tire. It has mxv4 in small letters near where it says Energy in large letters. I found guys in the Camry Hybrid group running 40 psi and they say they rode smooth and rather quiet. I tried 40 psi cold in mine and they were right. The Camry is rather heavy. These tires are also a low rolling resistant tire.

I found the tirerack page for the Energy S8 tire. Its a grand touring all-season tire. Weight is 20 lbs and has a max tire pressure of 51 psi cold. The size I see that may fit the Prius is, 195/65HR15

This would be considered a oem tire as it comes on the Camry's. Also it's in the grand touring all-season tire list. This Energy tire rates a medium or '5' on the 'would buy again'. This tire shows low in snow traction and etc. Be sure to read all tire racks customer reviews before buying any new tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...=Energy+MXV4+S8

[maggieddd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FL_Prius_Driver @ Aug 11 2007, 10:13 PM) [snapback]494163[/snapback]</div>

The Michelin X-Radial has a treadwear rating of 740. This is very, very good.

The Continential ContiProContact has a treadwear rating of 400. This is poor. This tells me it is a cheaper tire that will not last near as long as the Michelin X-Radial. In fact it is a lower rating than the original Goodyear Integrity.
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what is the rating of Goodyear Integrity?

[FL_Prius_Driver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(maggieddd @ Aug 13 2007, 08:31 AM) [snapback]494624[/snapback]</div>

what is the rating of Goodyear Integrity?
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460