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Used Prius tire blues

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  1. FuelCar

    FuelCar New Member

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    Hello all,

    My first post, been a Prius owner for a couple of tanks now and enjoying it very much. I have been shopping tires and can't find too many LRR choices in my area. I can get the Toyo Versado ECO for $110 installed or the Michelin Defender for $118. I can't seem to find any stock of the Michelin Energy Saver A/S. I am not interested in having tires shipped. Does anyone have recommendations on a set of tires? Currently I am riding on a worn set of Falkens and need to replace soon.

    Thanks!

    FC
     
    #1 FuelCar, Sep 7, 2014
  2. frodoz737

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    Tire threads are as numerous here as are the opinions. I went with the Defenders on my 2010 and liked them so much put them on my son's car.
     
    #2 frodoz737, Sep 7, 2014
  3. Mendel Leisk

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    What are your tire retailer options, who's nearby?
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Sep 7, 2014
  4. JC91006

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    Tire shops can order what they don't have in stock. Your choices should not be limited to what they have available
     
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  5. FuelCar

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    Thanks for the suggestions. I have been to America's Tire, Allen Tire, Costco, Tucker Tire, Big O and Pep Boys. All have my number, America's Tire was the only call back with no true LRR. Hoping someone has some recent experience with the Toyo Versado ECO.
     
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  6. writes123

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    what's your tire size? 195/65R15?

    America''s Tires and American Tire Depot both have these tires available. American Tire Depot had these in stock at my Riverside location or they can get them in 2 days.

    If able, wait for a discount like buy 3 get 1 free. I took advantage of that during July 4 sale. It ended up being like buying 4 tires price OTD when you figure out install and taxes. Not bad.
     
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  7. FuelCar

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    Looking for input, I can also get these tires.

    I drive a lot of hilly town roads, would the Michelin Defender work well as the Toyo?
     
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  8. FuelCar

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    Leaning towards the Defenders
     
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  9. writes123

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    Read up on the Defenders. They're a good tire but are not the best LRR for fuel economy. Some users noted a 8-10% hit on fuel economy at minimum until they wore down a bit. However, they are pretty long lasting.

    Energy Saver A/S's tend to have the best fuel economy which is what I want in a Prius. They are also very highly rated for braking and handling. A very good choice for a Prius in my opinion.

    If I wanted comfort for the road, I'd take my Lexus LS430 with Michelin Primacy MXV4's. Much more comfortable and quiet.
     
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  10. FuelCar

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    Allen tire called back, no ETA on the Energy Savers.

    Defenders
    Costco $517
    Allen $500 after $70 rebate

    Toyo Versado ECO from Allen $566

    Since the Energy Saver is not available in my area does anyone recommend other tires?
     
    #10 FuelCar, Sep 8, 2014
  11. FuelCar

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    I had a choice at Costco between the Michelin Defender and the Bridgestone EP422 for about the same price. Due to my low miles a year 10k, 50% city driving in the local hilly neighborhoods, I went with the Defender. I'll do a follow up vs the Falkens that I bought the car with in the near future.
     
    #11 FuelCar, Sep 8, 2014
  12. Hate_tyler

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    I too am in the market for tires, but is there one that is better then others in inclement weather? Supposed to be a bad winter this year, so I'm interested in something that would hold up a little better without being a full blown snow tire.


    iPhone ?
     
    #12 Hate_tyler, Sep 8, 2014
  13. Okinawa

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    I like the Defenders.
     
    #13 Okinawa, Sep 8, 2014
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