Tire Upgrade

nfschlaack · 02-28-2007, 03:28 PM

Wow, I found this site/topic at the right time.

I am seriously considering putting the standard Scion TC wheels which are 215/45-17 on my 2004 Prius. I saw a pic of this same application on ebay and I really like the look.

Any words of wisdom? I have seen where some have tried 205's but I didn't see anyone mention 215's. I'll try to post a link to the pic when I get home as the "computer communists" block me from getting to ebay at work.

Regards

nyprius · 03-03-2007, 05:26 PM

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I took Myprius' advice and went with the 195/60's and I also got the TripleTreds because the Yokohama TRZ's that I wanted would have been special order from NTB. (Costco would not install anything other than the stock size either) Keep in mind that I am still a big fan of Costco.

I have had the TripleTreds on my (now my fiance's) Dodge Intrepid and loved them. You can't beat them for all around driving and they are next best to studded tires on the snow.

P.S. I love this site!! I have learned so much over the last 4 days.

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Thanks for the feedback. I've got over 10,000 miles on my 195/60 TTs. They still look like new and are great on all road surfaces. I don't worry about sliding on slippery roads nearly as much as I used to with the so-called Integrity.

Maybe if you show Costco that 195 tires are used on the Prius in Europe and Australia as OEM and in Japan and the US as options, they'd put them on.

Regarding putting 215 tires on the Prius, I've heard of others doing it. But personally, I think that's pushing the limit. There appears to be at least one inch between the 185/65 and all points in the Prius wheel well regardless of how the steering wheel is turned. A 215 would extend 1.5 cm more toward the interior side than the 185/65. In theory this should work. But I wouldn't go with more than a 205 on the Prius. If you hit a bump while the wheel is turned, the tire might hit the wheel well. But that's just one person's opinion.

YoDaddyAlex · 04-01-2007, 05:43 PM

Are there any 195/60 tire options with runflat technology?

theorist · 04-05-2007, 12:06 PM

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Are there any 195/60 tire options with runflat technology?
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I don't know of any run-flat tires in any size that will fit a 2004-7 Prius with 15" rims. Using 16" rims, there are many options, most notably in size 195/55-16.

I would guess that fuel efficiency will drop. The greater rolling resistance will probably outweigh the mass savings from foregoing a spare and a jack, after subtracting the added mass of the runflat tires and larger wheels. Of course you might value the convenience or the additional freed up space where the spare once was. I would also expect higher tire costs and a harsher ride or reverting to lower psi for a similar ride.

kjbetz · 04-26-2007, 12:47 PM

Hello,

I've been reading this thread and as many others as I could about the subject as I now need to make this important decisions. I ended up getting 47K+ miles out of my Integrities, which is pretty good from what I've gathered. I have it narrowed down to the Michelen Hydroedges and Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds. I believe these will both be a good choice for my needs. A couple of questions for you guys (and girls!):

1) For those that live where you encounter lots of snow... do these seem to be good in that. Now, I went through this past winter with just the aging Integerities and I think it was a mistake. I'm still thinking maybe the Hydroedges and then the X-Ice for the winter.

2) Much discussion on 185 / 65 or 195 / 60... I like the idea of the 195's... I think? If I go with the Michelins, would you get the "stock" 185 size, or would you choose to go with the 195's. Obviouisly with the Goodyear TripleTreds the 195 / 60 is the only option.

3) Hmm... I guess I'm having a hard time deciding any other thoughts would be appreciated.

jlchellman · 04-26-2007, 12:53 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kjbetz @ Apr 26 2007, 11:47 AM) [snapback]430586[/snapback]</div>

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Hello,

I've been reading this thread and as many others as I could about the subject as I now need to make this important decisions. I ended up getting 47K+ miles out of my Integrities, which is pretty good from what I've gathered. I have it narrowed down to the Michelen Hydroedges and Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds. I believe these will both be a good choice for my needs. A couple of questions for you guys (and girls!):

1) For those that live where you encounter lots of snow... do these seem to be good in that. Now, I went through this past winter with just the aging Integerities and I think it was a mistake. I'm still thinking maybe the Hydroedges and then the X-Ice for the winter.

2) Much discussion on 185 / 65 or 195 / 60... I like the idea of the 195's... I think? If I go with the Michelins, would you get the "stock" 185 size, or would you choose to go with the 195's. Obviouisly with the Goodyear TripleTreds the 195 / 60 is the only option.

3) Hmm... I guess I'm having a hard time deciding any other thoughts would be appreciated.
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I had the Goodyear Tripletreads on my Honda Odyssey and thought they were very noisy. Once they started to wear, I changed them to the Goodyear Comfort Treads and have had those on every car since then. I think these are great tires and can't wait to replace the Integrity tires with Comfort treads.

artie · 04-26-2007, 02:00 PM

ya never know.
i got 47K on my integrities (integritys?) and after trying 3 different sets of tires thanks to discount tires, i settled on tripletreds by goodyear. i now have 87K, 40K later, and i love them. no sign of wear, virtually. no more wandering, and i don't find them noisy at all.
go figure.
i guess that's why there's lots of choices out there.

nyprius · 06-21-2007, 01:22 PM

nyprius · 06-21-2007, 03:52 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kjbetz @ Apr 26 2007, 12:47 PM) [snapback]430586[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Hello,

I've been reading this thread and as many others as I could about the subject as I now need to make this important decisions. I ended up getting 47K+ miles out of my Integrities, which is pretty good from what I've gathered. I have it narrowed down to the Michelen Hydroedges and Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds. I believe these will both be a good choice for my needs. A couple of questions for you guys (and girls!):

1) For those that live where you encounter lots of snow... do these seem to be good in that. Now, I went through this past winter with just the aging Integerities and I think it was a mistake. I'm still thinking maybe the Hydroedges and then the X-Ice for the winter.

2) Much discussion on 185 / 65 or 195 / 60... I like the idea of the 195's... I think? If I go with the Michelins, would you get the "stock" 185 size, or would you choose to go with the 195's. Obviouisly with the Goodyear TripleTreds the 195 / 60 is the only option.

3) Hmm... I guess I'm having a hard time deciding any other thoughts would be appreciated.
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I think the 195/60R15 is better than the 185/65R15, regardless of what tire you choose. 195/60R15 is the OEM size on the Prius in Australia. As noted above, the 195/60 provides better safety, handling and looks with little to no mileage loss.

Regarding tire type, I've got about 15,000 miles on the TT's and I think they're excellent. No compaints about noise, comfort or anything. However, the TT is an expensive tire. I'm sure there are several other tires that cost less but work well.

One thing to pay attention to with the TT or any unidirectional tire -- make sure people rotate them right. An inexperienced person at my dealer rotated my TT's and put them on the wrong side so they were spinning in the wrong direction!

Larry_R · 06-21-2007, 08:05 PM

Wowzer! Thanks for all the tire information. This goes right along with what an auto-writer friend of mine in Chicago is telling folks about the Prius: go with 195 tires, instead of 185.

So - 195/60 R15 will be the next thing I research. I'm assuming that these tires will fit on the Prius rims with no problem, and no safety issues?

what about steering weight, and road "feel?"

I hope to get my new Prius next week - and I want to get new tires on the car NOW.

This thread gives me new hope.

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02-28-2007, 03:28 PM	#131
nfschlaack Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 54 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Wow, I found this site/topic at the right time. I am seriously considering putting the standard Scion TC wheels which are 215/45-17 on my 2004 Prius. I saw a pic of this same application on ebay and I really like the look. Any words of wisdom? I have seen where some have tried 205's but I didn't see anyone mention 215's. I'll try to post a link to the pic when I get home as the "computer communists" block me from getting to ebay at work. Regards

04-01-2007, 05:43 PM	#133
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 261 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Are there any 195/60 tire options with runflat technology?

04-26-2007, 12:47 PM	#135
kjbetz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hello, I've been reading this thread and as many others as I could about the subject as I now need to make this important decisions. I ended up getting 47K+ miles out of my Integrities, which is pretty good from what I've gathered. I have it narrowed down to the Michelen Hydroedges and Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds. I believe these will both be a good choice for my needs. A couple of questions for you guys (and girls!): 1) For those that live where you encounter lots of snow... do these seem to be good in that. Now, I went through this past winter with just the aging Integerities and I think it was a mistake. I'm still thinking maybe the Hydroedges and then the X-Ice for the winter. 2) Much discussion on 185 / 65 or 195 / 60... I like the idea of the 195's... I think? If I go with the Michelins, would you get the "stock" 185 size, or would you choose to go with the 195's. Obviouisly with the Goodyear TripleTreds the 195 / 60 is the only option. 3) Hmm... I guess I'm having a hard time deciding any other thoughts would be appreciated.

04-26-2007, 02:00 PM	#137
artie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 157 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	ya never know. i got 47K on my integrities (integritys?) and after trying 3 different sets of tires thanks to discount tires, i settled on tripletreds by goodyear. i now have 87K, 40K later, and i love them. no sign of wear, virtually. no more wandering, and i don't find them noisy at all. go figure. i guess that's why there's lots of choices out there.

06-21-2007, 01:22 PM	#138
nyprius Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 364 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post Friends: 1	x

06-21-2007, 08:05 PM	#140
Larry_R Wryter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 85 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Wowzer! Thanks for all the tire information. This goes right along with what an auto-writer friend of mine in Chicago is telling folks about the Prius: go with 195 tires, instead of 185. So - 195/60 R15 will be the next thing I research. I'm assuming that these tires will fit on the Prius rims with no problem, and no safety issues? what about steering weight, and road "feel?" I hope to get my new Prius next week - and I want to get new tires on the car NOW. This thread gives me new hope.