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If the only difference in 3 new Priuses was the tires....

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Miata Racer, Sep 25, 2012.

  1. Miata Racer

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    Which would you choose? I would have loved Michelins but the options were: Yokohamas, Goodyears or Bridgestones. We went with the Bridgestones. I assume Toyota has done their homework and anything they put on them is decent....low rolling resistance, etc.
     
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    They are indeed all very LRR tires and they all vary is driving characteristics. I would probably choose them in order of Bridgestone, Yokohama and Goodyear. That's just my opinion. Fuel economy will be similar between them and each tire is made to Toyota's design wishes, not the tire manufacturer's.
     
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    Unfortunately the OE tires are not usually as good as the aftermarket version except in terms of RR where they are usually better. They give up treadlife for fuel economy.
     
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    As goes life, everything has a trade off and price to pay!

    Happy motoring,
    Cheers, Steve
     
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