Low Rolling Resistance replacement tyres (Europe)

yep, I know it's W-rated... the other V & H rated Kinergy's are out of stock for the moment...

 

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I noticed you are using Hankooks Ventus Prime 2 K115 R17 91 W XL (I'm thinking to get these in R16)could you describe how changed the comfort of the driving once with XL tyres? Did you experience a bit harder feeling or something like that while driving on bad roads? Because im doing mileage I worry if XL tyres can be bit harder on the side wall and therefore if this affects comfort etc? many thanks

 

The tyres I finally decided to purchase were Hankook Kinergy, I went with V-rated model.
The side walls could be stiffer, so far no complaints. These are quite tyres, quieter than turanza's (in my opinion).

 

Hi guys, has anyone tried these?
NanoEnergy 2 | TOYO TIRES – Europe

if yes, what size and how would you rate them?

thx Andrej

 

Hi lads, new to the forum and Prius ownership. Bought an 08 gen 2 last week from Arnold Clark in Scotland and brought it back here to Dublin.

It just passed the MOT recently, but tyres on the rear are almost bald. The front tyres are some special Chinese brand. I'm just going to replace with two decent tyres for the moment in the OE size of 195/55/16 until I get 4 winters in November.

As you are all aware, I'm a bit limited with the 195 and have narrowed down my choice to
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance or Dunlop Sport Blu Response, both the same price at €111.00 fitted.

Anyone any experience of either?

I know that I have more choice in the 205, but as I'm only changing 2 now and won't be buying another 2 summer tyres until next April or May I'm going to sick with the 195s for now.

I has Michelin Energy savers on my Mk5 Golf (just sold) and was quite happy with them, but they don't seem to rate as well in 195s.

Great site by the way, loads of great info from what I can see

 

I know this link will be of no use to you buying the tyres but it'll give you a good idea of the economy ratings.

/ R Tyres Search Results – Low Tyre Prices | Blackcircles.com

The Good Year Efficient Grip seems a good balance grip and economy. And yes, the eco tyres do make a difference in economy and will pay for themselves in fuel saved.

 

Cheers lads, I was doing the maths earlier myself and came up with similar thoughts on the 205s. I generally look at Eiretyres or Camskill for prices and then go to a local supplier here in Dublin who always matches and beats the online prices including fitting. I'll give him shout in the morning and see what he can do for me.

Michelin were doing €10 per tyre in fuel vouchers too which is always a help

 

Hi Tony,

I am not sure about the size for prius but I have bought 205/55 R16 Dunlop Sport Blu Response for my diesel Auris and I can tell you I never had better tires on it. The fuel consumption dropped by almost 5% and the grip on the wet is almost excellent. I was little bit worried about how fast they would wear but now as they have 30 000 km I can tell it is just normal (I have them pressured to 3atm). I strongly recomend you get these (and I would probably get all 4 instead of the chinese stuff).

hope this helps

Andrej

 

Thanks again lads. I went for the Dunlop Sport Blu Response in 205/55/16s at €89 each fitted.

It is rated B for rolling resistance, A for wet grip and 68db, so seems to be a good tyre.

Can't go wrong with that

 

Please don't question my credibility, but I went for the Goodyears! I spent so much time discussing both with my tyre guy, that I typed the wrong brand name above! All the details are the same though re rolling resistance etc!

Im just back from a 100+ mile trip and they are very very quiet on the motorway, much quieter than what they binned.

As the miles rack up I'll pop back in with updates.

 

How much air are you guys running in the 205s? Ive 38 in them now. When I drove other cars I would never have more than 32/33