1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Need help with new tires for 2008 prius base model!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by matthew peaco, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. matthew peaco

    matthew peaco New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2013
    2
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    ----USA----
    I am pretty clueless about what to get. I would like to get the best deal I possibly can on quality tires. LRR prefered since I got the impression they get the best gas mileage from what I've read. I'm looking to spend $500 or less total (including install) If it happens to be a little over for quality purposes, I will accept that. I am also looking for the best place to buy them. I've seen a couple websites online that seem cheaper then the car shops with free shipping. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    Matt
     
  2. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2005
    12,544
    2,123
    1
    Location:
    SF Bay Area, CA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
  3. matthew peaco

    matthew peaco New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2013
    2
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    ----USA----
    Thank you for that response. I found my choices, but I honestly have no idea which one to pick. This is what I'm looking at. All season with 185/65/15. I see good year as number one on the list. I've heard that many of the others are better, however I'm just lost as to what to look into and where to look into it. Any help is greatly appreciated!

    Matt

    All Season
    Goodyear Integrity
    UTQG=460 A B, 44PSI, 10/32, 17lbs, 855 $73

    Yokohama Avid Ascend (T)
    UTQG=800 A B, 44PSI, 12/32, 20LBS, 847, $87

    Cooper GFE
    UTQG=540 A B, ?PSI, 10/32, ?LBS, ??

    Bridgestone Ecopia EP422
    UTQG=400A A, 44PSI, 10/32, 17LBS, 852, $81

    Michelin Energy Saver A/S
    UTQG=480 A B, 44psi, 9/32, 17lbs, 851, $106

    Michelin Primacy MXV4 w/GreenX
    UTQG=620 A A, 44PSI, 11/32, 20LBS, 851, $98 (60,000mile warranty)

    Michelin Defender w/GreenX
    UTQG=? A B, 44PSI, 10/32, 18LBS, 851, $115 (90,000mile warranty)

    Michelin HydroEdge w/ GreenX
    UTQG=800 A B, 44PSI, 11/32, 856, $103 (90,000mile warranty)

    Kumho ecowing KH30
    UTQG=440 A A, 44PSI, 9/32, 17LBS, 851, $73

    Continenatal ProContact w/Eco Plus
    UTQG= 600 A B, 44PSI, 10/32, 848, $77 (80,000mile warranty)

    Hercules RoadTour655
    UTQG = 440 A A, 44PSI, 10.5/32, 18LBS, $57.27 Onlinetires.com

    Read more: http://priuschat.com/threads/low-rolling-resistance-replacement-tires-current-list.92774/#ixzz2IlZh0wq5