If Toyota is serious about quality, they can start with better OEM Tyres!

I thought all the new tires on the 2010s were good.

 

i have 32k miles on my original tires and still going strong, expect i'll get over 40k.

 

Isn't that standard procedure with nearly all car companies?

As for the Fusion Hybrid, the price tag warrants a better tire IMO.

 

Most of us agree that the Gen II OEM tires are bad. Like F8L, I have heard that the Gen III tires are much better. I don't have any personal experience, so it would be nice to hear from some Gen III owners.

Tom

 

Agreed. I thought they were much better but after looking them up I see some bad reviews for them on TireRack and such.

Anyone else have input on their 2010 Prius factory tires?

 

Hmmm, maybe I should consider something better next time. Have you replaced the Turanza's yet?

 

My Yokohama tires seem to be doing fine. Only 7500 miles so far, so time will tell. As for handling and mileage, they seem to be doing fine.

They seem to be equal to the tires that came on my 2007 Honda Accord.

Of course, I am not in the snow and ice region so have not had experience from that standpoint.

 

+1 on the Nokian WR-G2.

Tom

 

To separate from a debate over Gen2 tires and Gen3 tires, I think simply the OP's statement is true. Better OEM tires would be a good move for Toyota especially with The Prius. In general and despite a few people, most threads seem to suggest less than stellar results with the OEM Prius tires.

This however isn't unique to Prius or Toyota. Every new vehicle I've owned has come off the lot with horrible tires. I've had more than one salesman, from more than one automotive brand, tell me that the standard for OEM tires was that they be Black and Round and last until you've signed the contract and are driving off the lot.

Granted I haven't been buying luxury cars, but every new vehicle I've purchased I've had to replace the OEM's in less than 16 months.

I know the justification for not having the best tires, is cost. But you'd think that if Toyota or any major automobile manufacturer was negotiating the purchase of Tires on the huge scale that a Toyota would be, that they could get better prices and ensure at least a minimum standard of quality.

At retail just as an off the street consumer the difference between Cheap Tires, and very, very good tires doesn't exceed $400-$600 maximum as a set. So you'd think Toyota and most manufacturers could do better.

Toyota could even market it. Advertise the fact that High Quality tires are being provided. I think the prevailing wisdom is that most new purchasers don't think too much about Tires on or around the time of purchase. So it's a place most manufacturers think they can cut cost BUT I agree with the OP, it's an opportunity specifically for Toyota to improve and show they have commited to doing business in a different way. I know I'd appreciate buying a new car, and knowing that I could get some decent life out of the tires, instead of just making a mental note that at probably less than 2 years in some cases "months" I'm going to have to look at purchasing "Real Tires", which is the way it is now.

You'd also think Tire Manufacturers would want to provide good quality tires. How many Prius Owners did NOT buy Goodyear tires to replace Goodyear OEM's on Prius? Out of instinct, if you are not happy with the life or performance of a tire most people will try a different brand.

If I got 60,000-75,000 miles and good performance from my OEM's (never has happened) I'd be much more likely to replace with the same manufacturer's tire at retail when I replaced.

This isn't meant as an attack on Toyota or Prius, it's just an area where I've long thought Auto and Tire manufacturers are making a mistake.

 

I'm happy with the bridgestones they put on my car. I noticed ford and gm are no better. So i will disagree with the OP.

Talking about quality, i wont be able to answer that untill i get to 150,000 miles, then i will make my only judgement on the quality of a toyota, they will either pass of fail with me, and i wont give them a second chance. I'm talking about major repairs, not little things like a rattle or squeak. I'm thinking if i have to pay more than 2,000 for repairs to get to 150,000 miles i may try a different brand.

 

I have been a little critical of Toyota's quality issues so I think I should defend them when they do something right. The Toyo A20 tires that came on my 2010 Prius are some of the best tires I have ever had. I have used them in temperatures from 110 down to -10 and in dry, rain, ice and snow and they performed as they should. They are all season tires so they will never be as good as winter tires in the snow but for someone like me who does not buy winter tires they do just fine. I am especially pleased with tracking and handling in both wet and dry conditions. They are head and shoulders above the Goodyear OEM tires that came on my '05 Prius. Thanks for the good tires Toyota.