When to get my OEM tires changed?

burritos · 10-23-2009, 01:15 PM

At the toyota dealer for the 70k service, they pointed out that the tire is balding. They said that the hybrid tires wear out faster cause we use less braking. Huh? Isn't mileage just mileage? I don't know so just go with their suggestion. Are they just milking me or could I have just used the tires through the rainy season?

Qlara · 10-23-2009, 02:26 PM

For 70k you're doing really good to wear your OEM tires.
But yes, it definitely is time for new sets.

hyo silver · 10-23-2009, 02:43 PM

I don't understand the dealer's comments, but it's definitely time for new tires. I'd say you're about 69,999 miles overdue for good ones.

mrrobwood · 10-23-2009, 04:39 PM

the tires wear faster because they are a softer compound. The fact that you have 70k on those tires is hard to believe. Mine have 35,000 and they are junk. Do yourself a favor and get better tires than the integrities

richard schumacher · 10-23-2009, 07:50 PM

New tires are in order, but a dealer will probably charge you more than a tire shop. After reviewing _Tire Rack_ test data (taken on a Prius!) and living in a climate without snow I intend to replace mine with Goodyear Assurance FuelMax.

PriusLewis · 10-23-2009, 09:54 PM

When to replace the OEM tires? The minute you drive the car off the showroom floor. I wouldn't drive anywhere with the stock tires. Also, don't buy tires from the dealer - there are too many tire shops competing for your money with better deals.

Tadashi · 10-24-2009, 12:44 AM

I am at 54500 miles and almost at the point where I can see the top of Lincoln's head on a penny (so will need to change them soon). I figure breaking would wear them out faster than not breaking. You drag more rubber on the pavement when breaking, right?

CharlesJ · 10-24-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burritos

At the toyota dealer for the 70k service, they pointed out that the tire is balding. They said that the hybrid tires wear out faster cause we use less braking. Huh? Isn't mileage just mileage? I don't know so just go with their suggestion. Are they just milking me or could I have just used the tires through the rainy season?

You should measure the tread depth yourself and see if it needs it. Good for you that you got 70k on the original tires.
Oh, the dealer is smoking something funny

Ask for some tech manual data for his claim

10-23-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
burritos Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,679 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Friends: 8	When to get my OEM tires changed? At the toyota dealer for the 70k service, they pointed out that the tire is balding. They said that the hybrid tires wear out faster cause we use less braking. Huh? Isn't mileage just mileage? I don't know so just go with their suggestion. Are they just milking me or could I have just used the tires through the rainy season?

10-23-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
Qlara Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 466 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: When to get my OEM tires changed? For 70k you're doing really good to wear your OEM tires. But yes, it definitely is time for new sets.

10-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
mrrobwood Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dracut MA Posts: 19 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: When to get my OEM tires changed? the tires wear faster because they are a softer compound. The fact that you have 70k on those tires is hard to believe. Mine have 35,000 and they are junk. Do yourself a favor and get better tires than the integrities

10-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,510 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Re: When to get my OEM tires changed? New tires are in order, but a dealer will probably charge you more than a tire shop. After reviewing _Tire Rack_ test data (taken on a Prius!) and living in a climate without snow I intend to replace mine with Goodyear Assurance FuelMax.

10-23-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
PriusLewis Management Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Metro Posts: 655 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 91 Thanked 43 Times in 36 Posts Friends: 5	Re: When to get my OEM tires changed? When to replace the OEM tires? The minute you drive the car off the showroom floor. I wouldn't drive anywhere with the stock tires. Also, don't buy tires from the dealer - there are too many tire shops competing for your money with better deals.

10-23-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 152 Times in 107 Posts Friends: 63	I don't understand the dealer's comments, but it's definitely time for new tires. I'd say you're about 69,999 miles overdue for good ones.

10-24-2009, 12:44 AM	#7
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 795 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: When to get my OEM tires changed? I am at 54500 miles and almost at the point where I can see the top of Lincoln's head on a penny (so will need to change them soon). I figure breaking would wear them out faster than not breaking. You drag more rubber on the pavement when breaking, right?

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