Best 2008 tires?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by KCPetite1, Dec 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM.

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    I just had Pirelli Tires installed and don't like them. What you you recommend 185/65/15 or 195/65/15?
     
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    185 i/65R15 is the Toyota spec'd tire; installing 195'65R15 will theoretically increase radius of the tire by 6.5 mm (~1/4"), which will have ramifications, such as drag increase, stability reduction, through off the odometer. All slight, but...

    It will increase ground clearance of course, again, a slight amount.