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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by AzusaPrius, Mar 20, 2021.

  1. AzusaPrius

    AzusaPrius Senior Member

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    Actually the tread pattern is very similar and they know what direction it goes.

    I had one Goodyear that started losing air and so I just bought a used one.

    That is the one that got a puncture and needed repair but they just gave me a Kumho for FREE because the repair could not be done they said it was in another repair location that is why.

    They said the Goodyear's that we had on from 2017 still had a lot of tread left and was surprising for the age.

    That is because I get them rotated and balanced by them every 5k miles for FREE.

    So I have three Goodyear's and one Kumho with similar tread pattern and in newer condition than the Goodyear's.
     
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    Here is an image of the Kumho Solus first image and second image is Goodyear Assurance 20240825_163454.jpeg 20240825_163645.jpeg
     
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    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    So in an emergency, how well do you think your anti lock brakes will handle the mismatched treads? And you are really wanting to be running around on 8 year old tires?

    I replaced mine at 5+ years with 35k on them. I've seen too many accidents with fatalities caused by old tires.
     
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    The treads are pretty much the same and yes the Goodyears are old but honestly theu were trash a couple years in with the side walls warping.

    I will be getting a new set but not sure on the brand and will use the Kumho as the spare since it is in such good condition.

    The ABS will not have any issues, the tires are not bald and still have enough tread as Americas Tire would not even rotate or balance tires if they dont have enough tread.
     
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    How many miles have these tires done?
    What is the groove depth left?
    A small value is dangerous when driving at high speed on a section of road covered with water.