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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 195/50/16

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Notquite, Jan 13, 2014.

  1. Notquite

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    So I bought my wheels and now am looking for tires. I live in Washington state so I am looking for a good all season tire. I have been doing some research and came across these. The specs look pretty good and weigh in at 17lbs.

    I don't think they are LRR though.

    Anyone use these? Would love to hear about the obvious MPGs, but also about road noise and handling.

    Thanks
     
    #1 Notquite, Jan 13, 2014
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    Continental does make some low rolling resistance all season tires, you might check out:

    Continental PureContact with EcoPlus Technology

    I have a friend who just got these and seems happy with them so far, but this is in California. I'm unsure how these compare to the ones you are looking at.
     
    #2 mediahound, Jan 13, 2014
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    There is a great thread on just tires with just about everyone covered. f8l is the author.
     
    #3 spiderman, Jan 13, 2014
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    Thanks for the link. I will check those out.
     
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    I will have a look at that thread. Thanks
     
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    Even the prius that come with the plus size factory rims are not LLR. I don't believe they make LLR for 16" wheels (195/16) . I have played with my pressure and run it higher; I've tried 40/38, and 38/36 and still get 48 mpg with a 50/50 of highway and city; my average freeway speed is about 70-75 and city I just plain abuse the hell out of the pedal with the stop/go and protecting MY space, lol.
     
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    I don't know if my 17" Toyo tires are LRR but they have a 50k mile warranty which seemed good enough to me given that they handle really well.
     
    #7 mediahound, Jan 14, 2014
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    The wheels I "bought" were not the ones I wanted when I went to pick them up. :(

    So it is back to looking for the right ones. Thanks for all the replies, it is very helpful information.
     
    #8 Notquite, Jan 23, 2014
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