Touring Edition Tire Upgrade

wblovett · 09-14-2007, 06:20 PM

Have been unhappy with hard ride of my 07 Prius Touring Edition since driving off the lot, and finally decided to change out the Bridgestone tires that came on it. Unfortunately, most of the tire threads on Priuschat address the non-Touring Edition Prius. Still, from what I read, I figured I would be safe going up to a 205-width tire on the existing 16-inch rims. Had Pirelli P4 Four Seasons in 205/55R16 installed today and the difference in ride is astounding. Quieter, softer, better handling. I'm very happy with them. And, I am so glad that we have a site like this one to turn to for advice. Thanks guys.

Neicy · 09-14-2007, 06:43 PM

Let us know how much difference in mpg there is. What are you inflating them up to for pressure? Glad you posted. Other touring owners will be interested too! Thanks.

wblovett · 09-17-2007, 07:48 PM

UPDATE: Just noticed that this size tire (205/55R16) is the same size tire as on my partner's Mercedes (and on the Mercedes I traded in for my Prius). The additional width and height had a remarkable effect on ride and the tire grips the road like crazy. This was the best $400 I could have spent modding my Prius. I highly recommend that you ditch the stock Turanzas.

ruePrius · 10-10-2007, 07:44 PM

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UPDATE: Just noticed that this size tire (205/55R16) is the same size tire as on my partner's Mercedes (and on the Mercedes I traded in for my Prius). The additional width and height had a remarkable effect on ride and the tire grips the road like crazy. This was the best $400 I could have spent modding my Prius. I highly recommend that you ditch the stock Turanzas.
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Did you notice a hit in mileage?

ecelis · 10-14-2007, 04:00 PM

Bill,

I just got (yesterday) a new 08 Prius Touring and it came with Bridgestones. I guess I have not had enough time to notice anything wrong with them. What you didn't you like about these tires? I wonder if I could trade the Bridgestones for the Pirellis, or will I have to wait intill they wear a little (a year or so).

Dahgu · 10-16-2007, 11:45 PM

I will have to look at the Pirelli tires. For Colorado here, I've been considering the Nokian WRG2 (mean all season) or Hakkapelitta (winter monster) tire. Haven't seen too many reviews or experiences with them, so I will have to do it from first hand experience and hope for the best.

topkick · 10-20-2007, 11:59 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill_Lovett @ Sep 14 2007, 05:20 PM) [snapback]512745[/snapback]</div>

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Have been unhappy with hard ride of my 07 Prius Touring Edition since driving off the lot, and finally decided to change out the Bridgestone tires that came on it. Unfortunately, most of the tire threads on Priuschat address the non-Touring Edition Prius. Still, from what I read, I figured I would be safe going up to a 205-width tire on the existing 16-inch rims. Had Pirelli P4 Four Seasons in 205/55R16 installed today and the difference in ride is astounding. Quieter, softer, better handling. I'm very happy with them. And, I am so glad that we have a site like this one to turn to for advice. Thanks guys.
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I also have been wanting to find a tire to replace the OEM's that came with my 2007 Prius. Does the the 205/55R16 change the width and hieght or just one. I don't really know that the 205 does the the size of the tire. Has it changed MPH or MPG from what you had been getting before?

Thanks for any input and sorry for any dumb questions.

Dahgu · 10-21-2007, 02:37 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(topkick @ Oct 20 2007, 09:59 PM) [snapback]528345[/snapback]</div>

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I also have been wanting to find a tire to replace the OEM's that came with my 2007 Prius. Does the the 205/55R16 change the width and hieght or just one. I don't really know that the 205 does the the size of the tire. Has it changed MPH or MPG from what you had been getting before?

Thanks for any input and sorry for any dumb questions.
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The 205/55R16 should only be a small, but sexy, increase to the tire width. I recently put 4 Nokian WRG2s on the car and it feels like a completely different vehicle. I let someone drive it after the new tires, who had only driven it once two weeks ago, and they were floored. They said it feels like a "real car" now only better. HA!

Good tires are the key to happiness.

Neicy · 10-21-2007, 07:22 AM

I would still like to know what pressure you're running them at and what the difference in mpg is if someone can post that information.

topkick · 10-21-2007, 10:14 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dahgu @ Oct 21 2007, 01:37 AM) [snapback]528381[/snapback]</div>

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The 205/55R16 should only be a small, but sexy, increase to the tire width. I recently put 4 Nokian WRG2s on the car and it feels like a completely different vehicle. I let someone drive it after the new tires, who had only driven it once two weeks ago, and they were floored. They said it feels like a "real car" now only better. HA!

Good tires are the key to happiness.

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Thanks dahgu for the info. That helps me understand the numbers a little better.

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09-14-2007, 06:20 PM	#1
wblovett Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Have been unhappy with hard ride of my 07 Prius Touring Edition since driving off the lot, and finally decided to change out the Bridgestone tires that came on it. Unfortunately, most of the tire threads on Priuschat address the non-Touring Edition Prius. Still, from what I read, I figured I would be safe going up to a 205-width tire on the existing 16-inch rims. Had Pirelli P4 Four Seasons in 205/55R16 installed today and the difference in ride is astounding. Quieter, softer, better handling. I'm very happy with them. And, I am so glad that we have a site like this one to turn to for advice. Thanks guys.

09-14-2007, 06:43 PM	#2
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 781 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Let us know how much difference in mpg there is. What are you inflating them up to for pressure? Glad you posted. Other touring owners will be interested too! Thanks.

09-17-2007, 07:48 PM	#3
wblovett Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	UPDATE: Just noticed that this size tire (205/55R16) is the same size tire as on my partner's Mercedes (and on the Mercedes I traded in for my Prius). The additional width and height had a remarkable effect on ride and the tire grips the road like crazy. This was the best $400 I could have spent modding my Prius. I highly recommend that you ditch the stock Turanzas.

10-14-2007, 04:00 PM	#5
ecelis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Bill, I just got (yesterday) a new 08 Prius Touring and it came with Bridgestones. I guess I have not had enough time to notice anything wrong with them. What you didn't you like about these tires? I wonder if I could trade the Bridgestones for the Pirellis, or will I have to wait intill they wear a little (a year or so).

10-16-2007, 11:45 PM	#6
Dahgu Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I will have to look at the Pirelli tires. For Colorado here, I've been considering the Nokian WRG2 (mean all season) or Hakkapelitta (winter monster) tire. Haven't seen too many reviews or experiences with them, so I will have to do it from first hand experience and hope for the best.

10-21-2007, 07:22 AM	#9
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 781 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	I would still like to know what pressure you're running them at and what the difference in mpg is if someone can post that information.