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Michelin MXV4 pressure for even wear

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by MattFL, Oct 10, 2009.

  1. MattFL

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    As I type this, my Prius is awaiting 4 new Michelin MXV4 tires. Can anyone tell me from experience with this particular tire, what pressure do you run for even wear? The OEM Integrities wore horribly uneven and were done at only 20k miles so I want to prevent that problem again.
     
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    I don't know the answer to your question, but thought I'd pass on something I saw on TireRack.com -- a $70 rebate on many Michelin tires. Per their item:

    "Pick Up $70
    When you purchase a set of four (4) new MICHELIN® brand passenger or light truck tires you may be eligible to receive a $70 rebate by mail. Offer valid on tires purchased from in-stock inventory between 12:00 a.m. EDT October 1, 2009 and 11:59 p.m. EST November 15. 2009.
    Offer valid in the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia including APO/FPO addresses.


    See all eligible MICHELIN® brand tires.


    Tire Rack will mail a copy of your invoice to your billing address within 1-2 weeks. You will need to complete Michelin's registration form online to receive your redemption form and submit it, along with your invoice (website order placed page and order/shipment confirmation emails not accepted) to the address provided after registration. An invoice will also be shipped with your order."


    To review eligible tires:
    Michelin Tires Available at Tire Rack


     
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    Check them out at Costco. They have a great service ethic and $70.00 off too.
     
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    Follow the label on the drivers door jam.
     
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    Thanks for the tips on the discounts, wish I had posted sooner! I was actually at Sears waiting for the tires to be installed when I posted so looks like I'm out $70. :(

    As for the pressure; I was meticulous about running the pressures in the door with the OEM Integrities and they went completely bald on the sides with plenty of tread in the middle. Will these MXV4's actually wear correctly on this car with the Toyota recommended pressures?
     
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    I may be wrong, but I wouldn't give up on the $70 rebate. Your tires appear to be among those eligible per Michelin's site. You bought them after October 1 and before Nov 15. I think this is a Michelin rebate, not a TireRack rebate. So, if you check into it further, you may be able to obtain the $70. Let us all know what you find out.


     
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    I looked on Michelin's site but didn't see any info on the rebate. I will look again, my wife always tells me I can't find things. ;) Thanks!