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I Got Some New Tires!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by blown240, May 19, 2011.

  1. blown240

    blown240 Junior Member

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    When I bought my 05 it had some cheapie Sumitomo tires on it. They were new and the correct size, but thats about it.

    I got a coupon for $100 off a set of tires from Americas Tire, plus I heard that they will but the used tires off of my car, so I figured it was time to change!

    I ended up getting the Bridgestone Ecopia EP100, set of 4 for $344. Seems like a pretty good deal. I took a 700 mile trip on my old tires and had a hard time getting 42mpg. On my first 300 mile trip with the Ecopias, I was able to get 47.2 MPG!

    I drive alot for work, and have had the car less than a month and have already put over 3000 miles on it, so these tires are going to be a HUGE improvement!
     
    #1 blown240, May 19, 2011
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    how did you get the coupon $100 off? I'm looking for some tires, too. Thanks
     
    #2 vnhk, May 19, 2011
  3. blown240

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    They emailed it to my father in law. It was $100 off if you buy 4 tires. (mail in rebate)
     
    #3 blown240, May 19, 2011
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    Next time you get a coupon like that you should post it here so we can all enjoy the benefits :D I have ecopia 422 with 11k miles on them you will love them .
     
    #4 stefano5777, May 19, 2011
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    That's a 12% MPG improvement and they're not even "broken in" yet. Excellent result! :D
     
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    Ya, thats a good idea. I should have done that. Sorry, next time.
     
    #6 blown240, May 19, 2011
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    Bridgestone regularly has the $70 rebate available so if you missed this $100 special then don't feel too bad. Just wait for the next rebate cycle which is every other month. Michelin does the same thing.
     
    #7 F8L, May 19, 2011
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    double post sorry
     
    #8 stefano5777, May 20, 2011
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