Best Tires For So. FL For Wear Without Milege loss

[drifty1955]

Florida roads are really hard on tires because they used to mix seashells into the asphault. Extremely abrasive. There's still alot of those road surfaces around. Tires really wear out quick down here. I don't think I've ever gotten more than 35k out of a set without them getting scary since I've moved down here. I'm leaning towards the Goodyear Comfort Treads when I replace.

[Vincent]

Replaced the OEM's with Goodyear Comfortreds from Tire Rack at 15,000 miles. Initially took a 2 MPG hit that went away as they broke in. I keep my PSI at 38/40.

The Comfortreds are smoother, quieter and much better in the rain than the OEM's and look like new after 20,000 miles on them.

[Walker1]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jhinton @ Sep 18 2007, 09:21 PM) [snapback]514585[/snapback]</div>

I haven't replace the tires on the Prius but I have on my VW TDI. The TDI came with a Michelin Energy low rolling resistance tires that lasted about 40K miles and the car got 50 mpg highway. These tires had poor wet traction and snow traction.

I replaced them with Falken Ziex 512 High Performance All-Season tires priced at $40 each from EdgeRacing.com I am on my 3rd set as they last about 35K miles. The last set cost me $256 for tires, shipping, mount / balance and new valve stems. The car still gets 50 mpg highway.

I would rate them as follows:
Dry Traction: Good
Wet Traction: Excellent
Snow Traction: Fair
Noise: Good
Wear: Excellent (For a performance tire)

I personally don't buy tires that last more than about 40K miles because they don't have enough traction. Your tire is the only thing that connects your car to the road and to me this is not an area to try to save a few bucks. (My motorcycle tires only last 5K miles and cost $350 / set mounted)
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I know about bike tires. My Harley only has 6800 miles on it & the back tire is more than 1/2 worn. I will gladly pay a little more to get tires for both the Prius & the Harley that will last a lot longer. Have you ever shopped Tire Kingdom?

[jhinton]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Walker1 @ Sep 19 2007, 08:13 AM) [snapback]514750[/snapback]</div>

I know about bike tires. My Harley only has 6800 miles on it & the back tire is more than 1/2 worn. I will gladly pay a little more to get tires for both the Prius & the Harley that will last a lot longer. Have you ever shopped Tire Kingdom?
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We obviously have different criteria for tires. I will gladly pay more for a tire that has more traction even if the tire life is shorter. I have not shopped Tire Kingdom. I have purchased from tirerack.com and edgeracing.com with positive results from both.

[Walker1]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jhinton @ Sep 19 2007, 05:47 PM) [snapback]514982[/snapback]</div>

We obviously have different criteria for tires. I will gladly pay more for a tire that has more traction even if the tire life is shorter. I have not shopped Tire Kingdom. I have purchased from tirerack.com and edgeracing.com with positive results from both.
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Thanks for your feedback.

[partipilo]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Walker1 @ Sep 7 2007, 12:06 AM) [snapback]508370[/snapback]</div>

Hi All, I know there have been posts about tire replacement, but i'd like to know if someone down here in So. FL has worn out the factory tires and replaced them with some that will last a lot longer and not lose milege. It's almost always hot here and the roads do tend to eat soft tires faster. I have 22,000 miles on my 2006 and I might make 30K, but that would be pushing it.

I am satisfied with what I have except for the wearing factor. I would appreciate all feedback.

Thanks all.

Hey, I'm in WPB too. My prius is 2 days old today... Where'd you get yours? If you got it from Earl Stewart, they give you free tires as long as you get your service done there (oil changes/rotations).

[wile-e]

I recently replaced my stock tires with the Bridgestone Potenza G-009 Performance tires. $70 a tire and they are speed rated with a 50K warranty. After a trip to Northern Cal and another to Tacoma from the Portland area. My mileage seems to be a little better and the grip in the rain has been phenomenal.

In the Pacific Northwest having a good grip in the rain is essential for tires and drivers.....

I chose these tires based on the Tire Rack comparisons and the fact that every low rolling resistance branded tire seemed to have stopping problems in wet and icy conditions. You don't want to drive SR14 with tires that slip in the rain! 1000 foot drop offs, lumber trucks, and rock walls can hurt.

I remember the Florida roads, and the same types of problems occurred in Arizona. Go with an H speed rated tire and you won't have as much to worry about with the heat. Stay away from the cheaper soft tires they tend to get chewed up by the hot pavement. I would stay above the 8.0 rating for tread wear.

I hope that this helps!

PS Watch out for the gators and possums! They are hard on the tires!

[Walker1]

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Hi, Glad to have you online. I also bought from Earl Stewart, but I didn't go for the lifetime tires as I do all the required basic maint. on my car. I also use synthetic oil & change it]
I recently replaced my stock tires with the Bridgestone Potenza G-009 Performance tires. $70 a tire and they are speed rated with a 50K warranty. After a trip to Northern Cal and another to Tacoma from the Portland area. My mileage seems to be a little better and the grip in the rain has been phenomenal.

In the Pacific Northwest having a good grip in the rain is essential for tires and drivers.....

I chose these tires based on the Tire Rack comparisons and the fact that every low rolling resistance branded tire seemed to have stopping problems in wet and icy conditions. You don't want to drive SR14 with tires that slip in the rain! 1000 foot drop offs, lumber trucks, and rock walls can hurt.

I remember the Florida roads, and the same types of problems occurred in Arizona. Go with an H speed rated tire and you won't have as much to worry about with the heat. Stay away from the cheaper soft tires they tend to get chewed up by the hot pavement. I would stay above the 8.0 rating for tread wear.

I hope that this helps!

PS Watch out for the gators and possums! They are hard on the tires!
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Thanks for the tips. What exactly is Tire Rack? Is it a physical chain of stores or an online business? I have resided down here since 1990 & have had no run ins with gators or otherwise. (Good thing!).

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I will pay for good tires that meet my needs. At 15" they are alot cheaper than]
I replaced my Integrities with Goodyear Comfortreds, but then saw a 5 MPG hit. I returned them for a set of Goodyear Regatta 2's and have been happy. The MPG is the same as my Integrities and they are listed as a low rolling resistance tire.
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Thanks.

[quote=hyo silver @ Sep 17 2007, 12:57 AM) [snapback]513540[/snapback]</div>

Just as a suggestion, you might try a site like TireRack to help you find something that fits your needs. Consumer Reports also does annual tire comparisons. There have been many tire threads here over the years, but I'll be charitable and say they're not necessarily objective.
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I also get CR and understand how they test things. It's impossible for them to test everything, but I have learned & saved alot of $$ by reading CR. You're so right about buying tires that fit my NEEDS. That is the point. I don't want any cheap tires on any of my vehicles. But, I don't want to overpay for tires that are not the right ones.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jhinton @ Sep 18 2007, 09:21 PM) [snapback]514585[/snapback]</div>

I haven't replace the tires on the Prius but I have on my VW TDI. The TDI came with a Michelin Energy low rolling resistance tires that lasted about 40K miles and the car got 50 mpg highway. These tires had poor wet traction and snow traction.

I replaced them with Falken Ziex 512 High Performance All-Season tires priced at $40 each from EdgeRacing.com I am on my 3rd set as they last about 35K miles. The last set cost me $256 for tires, shipping, mount / balance and new valve stems. The car still gets 50 mpg highway.

I would rate them as follows:
Dry Traction: Good
Wet Traction: Excellent
Snow Traction: Fair
Noise: Good
Wear: Excellent (For a performance tire)

I personally don't buy tires that last more than about 40K miles because they don't have enough traction. Your tire is the only thing that connects your car to the road and to me this is not an area to try to save a few bucks. (My motorcycle tires only last 5K miles and cost $350 / set mounted)
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Not bad for 4. Do you open the throttle on your bike often? I do that in 5th gear alot] 50 MPH. I love the torque my Harley has & get a solid 50 MPG driving it the way I want to. I do understand about motorcycle tires. They are pricey, but I wouldn't want to get a blowout on a bike!