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Michelin Defender tire

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by alfon, May 18, 2012.

  1. alfon

    alfon Senior Member

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    Just checked with Costco in Warrenton Oregon. The tire
    dept advised the Defender in 195x65x15 is available for about
    $115.00 each and there is a $70 rebate available now.

    Looks like this tire will have at least a 80,000 miles tread life
    and it is called a fuel efficient tire, unknown if it will deliver the
    same mpg increase as the Energy Saver tire.
     
    #1 alfon, May 18, 2012
  2. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Too many unknowns right now. Mpg could be good or mediocre. The mileage is good but the price is very high unless you get the rebate. We need to see some testing on this tire.
     
    #2 F8L, May 18, 2012
  3. GSW

    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    +1, I was hoping to get some feedback on the Defender before I had to purchase a new set, but alas, time ran out. Still, its going to have to be a great tire to beat the Energy Saver. I look forward to hearing about the real world performance with this tire.
     
    #3 GSW, May 18, 2012
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