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What tires did you get on your 2010?

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  1. HTMLSpinnr

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    Sounds like a better tire than the initial round of 15" tires, though treadwear of 300 isn't all that great.
     
    #41 HTMLSpinnr, May 24, 2009
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    I'm surprised they used a 300 tread wear tire. Low for this application.
     
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    FYI,
    Bridgestone OE tires for 2010 Prius (Japanese only)
    Bridgestone Japan published a press release telling following all-season tires are for the US market.

    195/65R15 89S ECOPIA EP20
    215/45R17 87V TURANZA EL400

    Ken@Japan
     
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  4. a priori

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    Thanks, Ken.

    I've seen ONE 2010 with the Ecopias. It was a IV. The rest have had the Yokohama Avids -- except for the V. I've only seen mine, but ggood reports the same tire on his (the Toyo Proxes A20). I'd like to find out the cost of those Bridgestone Turanzas.
     
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    Here's to hoping mine comes w/ Ecopias. Anyone have the specs on the Ecopia EP20s?

    (edit)

    Nevermind - Tire Rack has them.

    Bridgestone Ecopia EP20
    Treadwear: 380
    Traction: B
    Temperature: B

    Compared to:

    Yokohama Avid S33 (per user post)
    Treadwear: 320
    Traction: B
    Temperature: B


    Some of the Tire Rack reviews on the S33s state that the tires get rather noisy after they start to wear, but this was for other sizes on other vehicles. Let's hope Prius fares a bit better.
     
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    Remember that I'm the only one who has reported seeing the Ecopias! I saw them on the dealer's demo Prius IV (no solar). This is in the Chicago region.

    I'd like to hear if there are any more Ecopia sightings.
     
    #46 a priori, May 27, 2009
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    Not sure if this has been posted yet. Never heard of Toyo tires, must be manufactured in Japan.
    Nothing about U.S.-bound Vs...

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    May 22, 2009
    Toyo will outfit third-generation Toyota Prius


    The Toyo Proxes R30A will be an original equipment fitment on the third-generation Toyota Prius in Japan. The new Prius was launched May 18.

    The eco-friendly tire was developed for the Prius, according to Kenji Nakakura, CEO and president of Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. It features low rolling resistance and quiet ride characteristics.

    Toyo is suppling Toyota Motor Corp. with its Proxes R30A in size 215/45WR17.



    Toyo will outfit third-generation Toyota Prius - News - Modern Tire Dealer
     
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    This is not quite the same tire as we've seen in the U.S. Our Prius V with Toyo tires has the Proxes A20. I haven't seen another production model Prius V, and the only other one in private hands that reported tire type has the same Toyo Proxes A20.

    I'd like to think ours has eco-friendly characteristics, but I don't know. It doesn't have a center-line for great rolling, so we'll see how it does in highway mileage!
     
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    a_priori, are you sure it was a Prius V? The Ecopia tires I found were specifically only 195/65/15, not 17".
     
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    Good catch! It really was a IV. Very poor edit job :eek: (I've changed the prior post by now, though!).
     
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    Our 2010 has Bridgestones. I pitched a real fit about the Goodyear tires on our 08 and told the dealer that I would not take the 2010 with Goodyear tires. No idea how they did it but it came with Bridgestones. The 2010 is wonderful and with less than 100 miles, it is already getting better mileage than the 08. After driving the 2010, you don't even want to look at the 08; it is that much better.

    Cadiz, Kentucky.

     
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    You got a 2010 in Kentucky?
     
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    Which Bridgestone specifically? The Ecopia?
     
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    Just picked up my IV with Sunroof today. It came with Yokohama Avid S33. They look and sound fine.

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    Lee:cool:
     
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    My Package V with Navigation arrived in South Florida Thursday morning (48 hours after it landed in Jacksonville on the Kentucky Highway) with Bridgestone Turanza EL 400's.
     

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    Mine came with Yokohama Avid S33
     
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    Prius are arriving at Florida dealers this weekend.
    They landed at Jacksonville from Japan on May 26...
     
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    Thanks guys! Data added to the first post!
     
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    Yokohama Avid S-33D

    Max PSI 44psi.

    Treadwear 320
    Traction: B
    Temp: B
     
    #59 HTMLSpinnr, May 30, 2009
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    Mime has the Bridgestone Ecopias
     
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