Replacment tires

[dhancock]

Earlier threads on tires seemed to have a bias towards Michelin tires. According to Michelin, their lowest rolling resistance tire these days is the Primacy MXV4, which is available in the Prius size. I decided to go with these tires and will have them installed next week. I will be particularly interested in any impact on MPG (as well as winter driving in Rochester/Buffalo).

[biff_debris]

The Michelin Primacy was high on my list due to their very low rolling resistance. I just couldn't pass up the Finn's knowledge of ice and snow and the fact that the asymmetric design of the WR G2 is just downright funky!

[guinaevere]

I've been trying to find documentation somewhere that there are in fact two alternate Goodyear Integritys; one for the Prius, one for the Corolla. I've been reading this site and other related sites for some time and this has been espoused but I've never seen anything to support this. As I can't find this either at Goodyear.com (only one Integrity is available) or Toyota (online, I haven't spoken to anyone; I prefer reading a fact), I'm curious if this is true or not.

I know the Intergrities are crummy, but they are cheap and do the job. (On my 2005, purchased brand new, I've got just over 36k miles on these original tires. I drive very conservatively; it's mostly just for carting Mumsy around, not for driving enthusia. So no jack rabbit stops, i keep tons of space between myself and any driver ahead of me, and average 61mpg.)

If I have to, I'll go with the superior but pricier Michelin Primacies. But if I could find out how to determine that the Integritys at Sams Club or Discount Tire are the LRR tires made for the prius and not the Corolla, I'm going with that.

And yes, I've read the Tire Upgrade thread, it's fantastic but either I missed the information I'm looking for or it's not there. Also, any other suggestions for replacements are welcome. But please don't link to tire reviews from 2003 -2005, it's hard to find those instock anywhere around here.

[johnford]

AT 18,000 miles I had blowouts on both front tires in the same week. Most likely related to the wonderful country roads here in Arkansas.
AT any rate, I am now shopping for new tires and am tempted to go with a larger wheel, but due to finances, I think I will stay with the stock 15's for the next 30K or so miles.. Or whenever we need tires again. The OEM tires are the worst I have ever seen. Almost completely worn out at less than 20,000 miles. True, we live down a dirt and rock road, but so do most Arkansans around here. Anyone else with these driving conditions have a brand or type of tire to recommend? Thanx.... jf

[dhancock]

Well, our Intergrities lasted 39K. Actually, they probably had another 3-4K let, but I replaced at 39K. Purchased the Primacys, based on Michalein telling me that that was their lowest current rolling resistance tire. Too soon to comment on mileage impact, but they are much more responsive (takes a little getting used to) and seem to ride better.

[ctbering]

Originally Posted by johnford

AT 18,000 miles I had blowouts on both front tires in the same week. Most likely related to the wonderful country roads here in Arkansas.
AT any rate, I am now shopping for new tires and am tempted to go with a larger wheel, but due to finances, I think I will stay with the stock 15's for the next 30K or so miles.. Or whenever we need tires again. The OEM tires are the worst I have ever seen. Almost completely worn out at less than 20,000 miles. True, we live down a dirt and rock road, but so do most Arkansans around here. Anyone else with these driving conditions have a brand or type of tire to recommend? Thanx.... jf

What does OEM mean?

[ctbering]

Originally Posted by biff_debris

The Michelin Primacy was high on my list due to their very low rolling resistance. I just couldn't pass up the Finn's knowledge of ice and snow and the fact that the asymmetric design of the WR G2 is just downright funky!

Funky good, or funky bad?

[johnford]

Originally Posted by ctbering

What does OEM mean?

The original Equipment tires supplied by Toyota....jf