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I do not know about tires :/

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by nerdbeast, May 16, 2012.

  1. nerdbeast

    nerdbeast New Member

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    So I tried googling up my question before sounding like a tot dur but no lol lol

    I have been reading that touring has less MPG then standard, and that it comes with winter tires? Or snow tires? Either way went outside looked at my tires and this is what I got,

    "BridgeStone Turanaza EL 400
    T0605 EL4SDZ P195/55R16 86V"

    I weather is bout between 62-80 right now and I'm driving about 30 miles to/from work with a majority on the free way, I turn on cruise control I notices my driving habits are horrible and I'm getting about 43MPG right now so keeping at 65mph on freeway and 34mph in the city, which has increased only about 1 more mpg, I keep AC on auto and set to 75 degrees. I hope I don't sound too ridiculous just want to get the most put of my Prius
     
    #1 nerdbeast, May 16, 2012
  2. Rebound

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    The highest mileage tires are called LRR, for Low Rolling Resistance. There are many threads here on PriusChat that will steer you towards the best tire choices for your Prius. It depends on the year.
     
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  3. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Here are some LRR tires for a 2008 Prius Touring, ordered by customer satisfaction.
    Tire Search Results
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I've heard LRR tires are pretty bad in the winter. Would most of you suggest different tires for winter and the rest of the year? Or should I shoot for something in between?
     
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  5. jdenenberg

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    A small number of the LRR tires are as good as snow tires in the winter, but they have a shorter tread life rating (~50,000 miles). My favorite is the Nokian WRg2.

    JeffD
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    That is incorrect. Some of the best snow tires are LRR as well. Additionally, some of the best wet traction tires are LRR. The key is finding the best LRR tire that fits your needs. Current LRR tires do not have to compromise safety and low price for MPG.

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...esistance-replacement-tires-current-list.html
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    For what it's worth, the winters in Santa Clara aren't extreme (lows in the 40's and highs in the low 50's with some rain). Unless the OP is planning on driving to Lake Tahoe, snow tires shouldn't be an issue.

    Also, nerdbeast, check your tire pressures and see what they are set to. If they are at 32 PSI and the max PSI is 44, you may want to bump them up to 44 PSI front and 42 PSI rear. It will improve your ability to glide.

    Also, check out the how to drive your prius videos (stickied in the fuel economy forums, maybe in the Gen II as well as the Gen III forum).
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    GenIII specific but principles apply to GenII

     
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