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Appropriate Replacement tires for 2012 v five? (p215/50 R70 90W)

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by santam, Oct 3, 2013.

  1. rdgrimes

    rdgrimes Senior Member

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    I have no idea. I have no complaints about wet traction on my Energy Saver A/S, but I don't see a lot of wet. Pretty much any decent passenger tire should do well in that regard.
     
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    Okay, will look into those as well. Thanks!
     
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    The Premier's have tread that WIDENS towards the bottom, and sipes that only open up as the tire wears down. Maybe the reason for 8.5 initial depth?
     
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    Well i trust that if they do the same warrantee, one need not worry but maybe I am naive! I am tempted to try it to see if it the new tech does work so that the performance does not suffer as it wears. Do the Energy Savers wear well?
     
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    They're not rated especially well for wear, maybe 50K. But with a careful driver and a little extra pressure they could exceed the rating.
     
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    FOR THE MONEY:

    I got Yokohama YK 850 (Discount Tire's model name) in 215/50/17 because they are V rated and have the highest heat rating. I live in the Mojave Desert and need that heat rating when chirping along at 80 mph or more. These are the best Yokohama quality level and last a long time. Mine have "orange oil" in the tread compound for better wear and rain performance.

    I've had the earlier YK 850s on my Toyota RAV 4 V6 and loved them. Great wear and comfortable.