Best Tires For So. FL For Wear Without Milege loss

[Walker1]

[b]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.

[Walker1]

As 104 people have read this post & gave no feedback does someone know where I can find previous tire posts on this site?

[Walker1]

As 104 people have read this post & gave no feedback does someone know where I can find previous tire posts on this site?

[GKarschnick]

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.

[GKarschnick]

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.

[Walker1]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GKarschnick @ Sep 13 2007, 08:44 AM) [snapback]511852[/snapback]</div>

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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Hi, They soung good but i have 2 questions. 1) What did each tire cost? 2) How many miles are the tires rated for? Thanks.

[hyo silver]

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.

[Walker1]

<div class='quotetop'>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.
[/b]

Yes, But the people who drive Prius's are the ones who know if MPG is affected. Cosumer reports knows nothing about our cars except what MPG they average with stock tires. I want to get a set that will last perhaps 60,000 miles instead of around 30,000. From what I've read it seems our cars are very fussy about the "shoes" we put on them. Have you replaced yours yet?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GKarschnick @ Sep 13 2007, 08:44 AM) [snapback]511852[/snapback]</div>

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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Sounds like a winner. What did they cost?

[hyo silver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Walker1 @ 2007 09 17 20:27) [snapback]514115[/snapback]</div>

...Have you replaced yours yet?...
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No, I haven't. But I'd place road noise and rolling resistance (MPG) below traction and braking. And, given our locations, what works for me isn't necessarily going to work for you. I need something that will handle heavy rain and the occasional wet snowfall. For me, I think the choice is between the HydroEdge and the TripleTread.

[jhinton]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Walker1 @ Sep 17 2007, 10:27 PM) [snapback]514115[/snapback]</div>

Yes, But the people who drive Prius's are the ones who know if MPG is affected. Cosumer reports knows nothing about our cars except what MPG they average with stock tires. I want to get a set that will last perhaps 60,000 miles instead of around 30,000. From what I've read it seems our cars are very fussy about the "shoes" we put on them. Have you replaced yours yet?
Sounds like a winner. What did they cost?
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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)