Tire Upgrade - Walmart

ibcs · 11-14-2007, 11:17 AM

Took about 20-30 minutes of talking to the tire installers. They did not want to put anything on the car except the original tire size. I know that the 185/60-15 is the OEM, but the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred came in the 195/60-15 size only. They called local Toyota dealer and they said it might mess up the hybrid stuff.

Hope I like the new tires.

Marlin · 11-14-2007, 12:38 PM

Well, Comfortreds came in the 185/65-R15 size as little as three weeks ago, because I ordered them and installed them on my wife's Prius through Walmart. About a year ago I put the same tires on my other Prius, again through Walmart. But now I see on the Walmart web site that they are only listed under a search for 195/65-R15.

The Goodyear site still lists the Comfortreds in the 185/65-R15 size, but I wonder if they are discontinuing them in that size?

ibcs · 11-14-2007, 12:54 PM

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Well, Comfortreds came in the 185/65-R15 size as little as three weeks ago, because I ordered them and installed them on my wife's Prius through Walmart. About a year ago I put the same tires on my other Prius, again through Walmart. But now I see on the Walmart web site that they are only listed under a search for 195/65-R15.

The Goodyear site still lists the Comfortreds in the 185/65-R15 size, but I wonder if they are discontinuing them in that size? [/b]

Yes, I was going by Walmart's web site and they were not listed. They installed them and the short ride home did not tell me a whole lot about 2 miles. I'm heading to the Michigan / Ohio State game this weekend about 3 1/2 drive, so I'll have a better feeling after that trip. I know the mileage will go down for the short term.

Go Bucks!

ibcs · 11-19-2007, 11:21 AM

Just an update - Had a great trip to Michigan. The Comfortreads are much quieter than the stock tires and seem to have a softer ride. Handling in the rain is exceptional.

One thing I did notice is that going over a particular speed bump, going downhill, each day, if I had my foot touching the break the traction control would come on and make the Prius feel squirmy. Since replacing the tires, I can go over the same speed bump with my foot on the brake and the traction system does not active.

First impressions, love the new tires - should have gotten rid of the Integrities when I purchased the car. Mileage dropped 5 MPG for the first tank, but instead of driving my normal 65, I was driving 80-85 on the open highway and the tires are not broken in.

11-19-2007, 11:21 AM	#4
ibcs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Englewood , Ohio Posts: 339 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 3	Just an update - Had a great trip to Michigan. The Comfortreads are much quieter than the stock tires and seem to have a softer ride. Handling in the rain is exceptional. One thing I did notice is that going over a particular speed bump, going downhill, each day, if I had my foot touching the break the traction control would come on and make the Prius feel squirmy. Since replacing the tires, I can go over the same speed bump with my foot on the brake and the traction system does not active. First impressions, love the new tires - should have gotten rid of the Integrities when I purchased the car. Mileage dropped 5 MPG for the first tank, but instead of driving my normal 65, I was driving 80-85 on the open highway and the tires are not broken in. __________________ 2006 Prius with Package #6 - My 2006 Prius XM Radio, BT Stiffening Plate, Kenwood KSC-SW1 S150W Subwoofer, Infinity Kappa 62.7i - 6 1/2" Speakers, Car Computer with Broadband Wireless, Motorized VGA screen in-dash monitor, Coastaltech Lockpick 3+, DVD Player, Block Heater, All weather mats, Goodyear ComforTred 195/60-15, Cartekdist Heated Seats, Wet Okley Seat, Hymotion 10/7/08, FSM 52 MPH Hack.

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11-14-2007, 11:17 AM	#1
ibcs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Englewood , Ohio Posts: 339 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 3	Took about 20-30 minutes of talking to the tire installers. They did not want to put anything on the car except the original tire size. I know that the 185/60-15 is the OEM, but the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred came in the 195/60-15 size only. They called local Toyota dealer and they said it might mess up the hybrid stuff. Hope I like the new tires.

11-14-2007, 12:38 PM	#2
Marlin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 1,408 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Well, Comfortreds came in the 185/65-R15 size as little as three weeks ago, because I ordered them and installed them on my wife's Prius through Walmart. About a year ago I put the same tires on my other Prius, again through Walmart. But now I see on the Walmart web site that they are only listed under a search for 195/65-R15. The Goodyear site still lists the Comfortreds in the 185/65-R15 size, but I wonder if they are discontinuing them in that size?