Tires & Wheels

arntz · 02-21-2008, 07:42 AM

Hi All,
I was just wondering why nobody has ever mentioned that Subaru wheels bolt straight on to the Prius.
Another thing puzzling me is how silica compound tyres with their claimed superior rolling resistance are never mentioned.
My Prius consistantly returned 900 Kilometres on around 42 litres of fuel on its original Michelin Energy MXV8 195-60*15's, but now, with non silica based Federal 205-50*16 tyres it consistantly returns only 800 Kilometres on the same amount of fuel.
Big Difference.

Flying White Dutchman · 02-21-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by arntz

Hi All,
I was just wondering why nobody has ever mentioned that Subaru wheels bolt straight on to the Prius.
Another thing puzzling me is how silica compound tyres with their claimed superior rolling resistance are never mentioned.
My Prius consistantly returned 900 Kilometres on around 42 litres of fuel on its original Michelin Energy MXV8 195-60*15's, but now, with non silica based Federal 205-50*16 tyres it consistantly returns only 800 Kilometres on the same amount of fuel.
Big Difference.

you go from 195 to 205 thats wy it drops and the rolling Resistance

Steamboatsig · 02-21-2008, 11:58 PM

There are a lot of wheels that will fit on the Prius. Maybe that is why people don't mention that Subaru wheels will fit. However, I have heard of people speaking of tires with silica.

This is what my Prius would be like with 2007 WRX Wheels

My Prius with WRX STI BBS Wheels

And here is Gman's with WRX STI BBS Wheels

ron69424 · 02-22-2008, 04:18 PM

I now have over 2k miles on my Pirelli P4's with silica compound. I took a 2-3mpg hit initally but am now back to my old mpg with the Integrities. They have a 85k warranty and perform well with quiter running noise. I purchased the set at Kauffman tire here in the Atlanta area for $378 out the door price.

Fitchdave · 02-22-2008, 09:45 PM

What option package are the 4 wheel disc brakes?

Steamboatsig · 02-23-2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitchdave

What option package are the 4 wheel disc brakes?

And six pot Brembos no less!!!! Lol, that is the photoshop package #7

subarutoo · 02-25-2008, 03:35 PM

My Impreza has 205-55 x 16 BFG G-force tires on it. I like the tires, and was wondering how they would do on the Prius. I might consider swapping them for a few days and doing a mpg check, before I buy another set for the Prius. Now that I have the Prius, the Impreza mostly sits. It would be a fun test. Conversely, if I put the Integrities on the Subaru, besides looking funny, would it get 50 mpgs, too? Just wondering. My wife's Outback has 205-70 x 15 Costco Micheleins on it. That would be a fun comparison too.

HeyKB · 02-25-2008, 04:35 PM

We just put Michelin HydroEdges (from Costco) on our '05.

There's a little hit to the mileage but it's been made up for by the better handling in the snow and rain we've had here in Philly the last couple of weeks.

It cost less to have Costco put the HydroEdges on than it would have cost to have the local dealer put Integrities (blech) on. The local Goodyear store was going to be $50-100 more to put the Tripletreds on, so we went with the Costco option.

So far, no complaints at all.

Tchou · 02-25-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitchdave

What option package are the 4 wheel disc brakes?

mine has it... I think in europe, every prius has it...
At least there is 3 prius version in france

Sol
Sol Pack JBL
Sol Pack IPA

All 3 are equiped with 4 wheels disc brakes...

Steamboatsig · 02-25-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchou

mine has it... I think in europe, every prius has it...

All 3 are equiped with 4 wheels disc brakes...

Really? Not that I don't believe you, but can you post a picture please?

If you have them, that means the parts are available. Right?

02-21-2008, 07:42 AM	#1
arntz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 6 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Tires & Wheels Hi All, I was just wondering why nobody has ever mentioned that Subaru wheels bolt straight on to the Prius. Another thing puzzling me is how silica compound tyres with their claimed superior rolling resistance are never mentioned. My Prius consistantly returned 900 Kilometres on around 42 litres of fuel on its original Michelin Energy MXV8 195-6015's, but now, with non silica based Federal 205-5016 tyres it consistantly returns only 800 Kilometres on the same amount of fuel. Big Difference.

02-21-2008, 11:58 PM	#3
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 332 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires & Wheels There are a lot of wheels that will fit on the Prius. Maybe that is why people don't mention that Subaru wheels will fit. However, I have heard of people speaking of tires with silica. This is what my Prius would be like with 2007 WRX Wheels My Prius with WRX STI BBS Wheels And here is Gman's with WRX STI BBS Wheels

02-22-2008, 04:18 PM	#4
ron69424 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 72 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Tires & Wheels I now have over 2k miles on my Pirelli P4's with silica compound. I took a 2-3mpg hit initally but am now back to my old mpg with the Integrities. They have a 85k warranty and perform well with quiter running noise. I purchased the set at Kauffman tire here in the Atlanta area for $378 out the door price.

02-22-2008, 09:45 PM	#5
Fitchdave Silver Squirell Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Shore Boston Posts: 30 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires & Wheels What option package are the 4 wheel disc brakes?

02-25-2008, 04:35 PM	#8
HeyKB Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 88 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires & Wheels We just put Michelin HydroEdges (from Costco) on our '05. There's a little hit to the mileage but it's been made up for by the better handling in the snow and rain we've had here in Philly the last couple of weeks. It cost less to have Costco put the HydroEdges on than it would have cost to have the local dealer put Integrities (blech) on. The local Goodyear store was going to be $50-100 more to put the Tripletreds on, so we went with the Costco option. So far, no complaints at all.

02-25-2008, 03:35 PM	#7
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,182 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tires & Wheels My Impreza has 205-55 x 16 BFG G-force tires on it. I like the tires, and was wondering how they would do on the Prius. I might consider swapping them for a few days and doing a mpg check, before I buy another set for the Prius. Now that I have the Prius, the Impreza mostly sits. It would be a fun test. Conversely, if I put the Integrities on the Subaru, besides looking funny, would it get 50 mpgs, too? Just wondering. My wife's Outback has 205-70 x 15 Costco Micheleins on it. That would be a fun comparison too. __________________ Chatsworth, CA 06 Prius, White, Option 6, Visual Garage Shark Fin Antenna, BT Chassis Plate, BFG G-Force Sport 205-60 15 NO trim rings, Scangauge II. Other cars: '96 Subaru Outback, '00 Subaru Impreza RS