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2022 Prius l eco tire suggestion?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Rodikusdude, May 19, 2023.

  1. Rodikusdude

    Rodikusdude Junior Member

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    So I had to replace my OEM tires which were Dunlop evasave 01 or something. And got me the defenders T+h. And I was getting around 60-62 mph. Now I’m getting 53-56mpg. Any suggestions on a better mpg tire for the 2022 Prius? I’ve looked around the internet but haven’t found much info. Initially they said these new Michelin defenders were the best. But from what I see. I’m not impressed.
     
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    Check yer brakes for draggin and clean yer egr circuit if ya ain’t git r done yet could be curtains if not
     
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    why would his brakes suddenly drag when all he did was replace the tires?

    op's info says 2013 Prius, his post says 2022 Prius; so what car are we talking about here?
     
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    Maybe Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus. If you can handle the itterations: there's a Mexican, US and Japanese version of this tire. From the factory some Prius came with the Japanese version. Of the US and Mexican versions (more readily available in North America) I think the Mexican version "looked" better, had one more row of tread, smaller gaps in between the rows.

    They're a cheaper tire than the Michelins, tend to show when worn, and get noisy, but are decent for rolling resistance.
     
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    Because people suddenly forget to add crucial information and that’s usually the first thing to check using the links on mendels signature.

    Whoever posts I here, I will believe it’s a gen 3 Prius because this is a gen 3 Prius sub forum.
     
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    I forgot to update my profile. I bought the car last year. It’s currently a 2022 car. I’m a delivery driver so I put a lot of miles on my new car
     
  7. Bill Norton

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    Is there any proof for this statement?
    Seems like no matter how much TLC you give a Gen 3,,, the head gasket is the weak link in having a long life engine.
     
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    I’m working on that, time will tell.

    @ASRDogman, another EGR cleaning “zealot”, just reported his original head gasket let go, a bit past 300k miles IIRC.

    I’d say head-in-the-sand owners are the weak link. :p
     
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    Absolutely no proof. I have 210,000 miles on mine. Cleaned egr circuit at a meet up long ago. I’m getting mid 60 mpgs again with 80-90F weather highs, non lithium battery.
     
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    My previous one went 240k miles before it started showing signs of the head gasket failure. I don't think it ever had the 'egr cleaning'.
    How many Prii owners are 'head in the sand', since this is just a recommendation on a forum? It's not recommended anywhere else, right?

    60mpg is easily attainable by anyone driving a Prius. Just drive really slow like a cranky-pants ol'Boy!;)
     
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    Thanks! (y)
    I forgot which thread we were on!

    I went with an El'CheapO tire from discount tires. $401 installed! I'll get data and go with Ecopia EP422 Plus next cycle!
    I'll see if they have them in the Bolt size. Costco has them on sale often.
     
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