Tires & traction

c_fergus · 04-30-2007, 04:15 PM

My only disappointment so far (2 years): the Prius is helpless in snow or on soft ground, never mind real mud. It has Goodyear "Integrity" tires. Who can recommend all-season tires with traction?
The wheels look so small -- has anyone tried larger ones?

qbee42 · 04-30-2007, 05:09 PM

I like Michelin MXV4+ Energy in the stock size (same as the Goodyear OEMs). The change in traction is dramatic, and much quieter. The MXV4s are low rolling resistance tires, so your mileage will not suffer.

There are other options, and a quick search of this site will provide hours of reading on tires.

Tom

ceric · 04-30-2007, 05:30 PM

This article on tire's rolling resistance would certainly help.
The 5th page has a list of recommended tires.

http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf

Sizing up tires would reduce MPG. Your choice.

syncmaster · 04-30-2007, 05:32 PM

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My only disappointment so far (2 years): the Prius is helpless in snow or on soft ground, never mind real mud. It has Goodyear "Integrity" tires. Who can recommend all-season tires with traction?
The wheels look so small -- has anyone tried larger ones?
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Yes, I got the goodyear triple tread and a larger size, here is the post:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=28940&hl=

I drove all winter in rain ice and snow and I am very happy with them.
They are expensive..... keep a eye out for a sale.

Bohous · 04-30-2007, 08:13 PM

I also went with Triple Treads (195/60/15) and am happy with them. I also considered the Michelin X-Radial that are available exclusively at Costco. I went with TTs because reviews showed they were superior on ice and snow.

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04-30-2007, 04:15 PM	#1
c_fergus Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My only disappointment so far (2 years): the Prius is helpless in snow or on soft ground, never mind real mud. It has Goodyear "Integrity" tires. Who can recommend all-season tires with traction? The wheels look so small -- has anyone tried larger ones?

04-30-2007, 05:09 PM	#2
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 5,173 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	I like Michelin MXV4+ Energy in the stock size (same as the Goodyear OEMs). The change in traction is dramatic, and much quieter. The MXV4s are low rolling resistance tires, so your mileage will not suffer. There are other options, and a quick search of this site will provide hours of reading on tires. Tom

04-30-2007, 05:30 PM	#3
ceric Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 796 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	This article on tire's rolling resistance would certainly help. The 5th page has a list of recommended tires. http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports...gresistance.pdf Sizing up tires would reduce MPG. Your choice.

04-30-2007, 08:13 PM	#5
Bohous Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 274 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I also went with Triple Treads (195/60/15) and am happy with them. I also considered the Michelin X-Radial that are available exclusively at Costco. I went with TTs because reviews showed they were superior on ice and snow.