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Brigestone vs Michelin Tires

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Joe Wall, Nov 8, 2022.

  1. Joe Wall

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    Would you recommend Bridgestone or Michelin tires? My dad seems to prefer Cooper tires which I have on them now. Seem like Michelin, BFGoodrich, or Bridgestone, or Bridgestone are the only ones on sale right now.
     
    #1 Joe Wall, Nov 8, 2022
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    it depends on what you're trying to achieve, and tyre model
     
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    Durable and that gets good gas mileage. 2009 Toyota Prius Touring
     
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    I went to Bridgestones, because my OEM Michelins' sidewalls cracked and rotted in 45 years. Four years with the Bridgestones and no cracked sidewalls.

    Ironic, because Michelin USA headquarters is here in Greenville. SC.
     
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    Black and round. Get the cheapest ones you can. That's usually Walmart. You never going to make up the purchase price of low rolling resistance tires by the little bit of fuel that you save over the life of them. Do the math and you'll see
     
    #5 douglasjre, Nov 9, 2022
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    Cheapest are made in China.
     
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    and probably sold in walmart
     
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    I called a discount store for tires. They suggested switching to the 20565 tires. With my 2009 Toyota Prius touring can I switch from P195/55R16 to 20565 to give e more options?
     
    #8 Joe Wall, Nov 11, 2022
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    I have tried a lot and only run Bridgestone ecopia plus. On both my 2008. Buy on Amazon ship to wal mart for install.
     
    #9 ColoradoCrow, Nov 11, 2022
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