Replacment tires

[jimsoh]

Will need new tires before winter. What are considered to be the best overall tires (15" rims). MPG is top priority then, traction and/or handling, then wearability.

TIA Jim

[Highly ImPriused]

Simple question with a very complicated answer I'm afraid. I'd recommend starting your journey here: http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-mo...e-upgrade.html

If mpg is your only goal, the stock Integrity tires are probably as good as it gets. But as you no doubt realize, they are no so great as far as handling and tread wear.

I went with Pirelli P4 Four Season tires in 195/60/15 size. So far they have been great in dry and wet conditions (only 1500 miles on them though). Possibly a fuel economy hit in the range of 2-3 mpg I think, but I expected that going to a slightly wider tire. Still compiling data though. I should have a better handle on it in a few days.

[ravenmaniac]

I put the GoodYear ComfortTreds on 12k miles ago. Very nice tire with decent handling...mpg seems unaffected after first 1000-1500 miles. I recommend this tire highly and its wear rated at 80k miles.

[richard schumacher]

Ditto HIP. No one has shown data that another tire allows better fuel economy than the originals.

[biff_debris]

I just got a set of Nokian WR G2's and absolutely love them! When installed, the tire guy pumped them all the way up to 29 psi. My mpg went from 47 to 51 (vs. the Goodyear TripleTreds I've had for 30,000 miles). I've since corrected their conservative pressurization (42 front, 40 rear... they're rated to 51), so we'll see what happens! I couldn't recommend a tire more highly.

[F8L]

Originally Posted by biff_debris

I just got a set of Nokian WR G2's and absolutely love them! When installed, the tire guy pumped them all the way up to 29 psi. My mpg went from 47 to 51 (vs. the Goodyear TripleTreds I've had for 30,000 miles). I've since corrected their conservative pressurization (42 front, 40 rear... they're rated to 51), so we'll see what happens! I couldn't recommend a tire more highly.

For a wet weather tire I agree but for those of us that rarely see such weather the recommended tire (by Nokian) for maximum fuel efficiency (stock size on our Prius') is the i3. I will end up getting a pair this fall in preparation for the winter as my Integritys could be considered borderline unsafe by then.

You can check out the Nokian brand on their website HERE. I urge you to take environmental practices of any company into account when considering purchases as well.

[biff_debris]

Originally Posted by F8L

For a wet weather tire I agree but for those of us that rarely see such weather the recommended tire (by Nokian) for maximum fuel efficiency (stock size on our Prius') is the i3. I will end up getting a pair this fall in preparation for the winter as my Integritys could be considered borderline unsafe by then.

You can check out the Nokian brand on their website HERE. I urge you to take environmental practices of any company into account when considering purchases as well.

Agreed with all of the above. Nokian make many great dry road tires and have an intriguing environmental outlook. The OP is in Ohio, so rain, snow and ice are most certainly in his future.

[F8L]

Originally Posted by biff_debris

Agreed with all of the above. Nokian make many great dry road tires and have an intriguing environmental outlook. The OP is in Ohio, so rain, snow and ice are most certainly in his future.

Agreed. I just like to add the other information for all those reading the thread now or in the future and who might automatically assume one tire is the best without taking into consideration their local climate.

[N3FOL]

The Nokian i3 looks like a nice alternative from the Integrity. I am just not so sure how easy it is to get a set. Perhaps we have to special order them. I haven't seen a local tire shop here that sells Nokian tires.

[paprius4030]

N3FOL there's a link to a place called badboytires,I guess on another thread. but they have the Nokian's, very reasonable. they operate like tirerack.com I believe