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New Consumer Tire Report 11/06

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by msnancy61, Oct 23, 2006.

  1. msnancy61

    msnancy61 New Member

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    There is a new CR report with ratings that I found today online.. Nov 06 mag must now be hitting the stands.. here is the lowdown... H Rated List...

    Dunlop Sport 5000 Score 85 Looks great all around
    Michelin Pilot Exalto Score 83 Great, but slightly less on ice breaking
    Falken ZiexZE 512 Wow!!! Very reasonable tire! Score 83 Pretty good across the board.. may be bit noisy
    Continental Pro Contact Score 81 Not good winter
    Michelin Pilot XGT H4 Score 81 Rolling Resistance issue (full black circle)
    Bridgestone Potenza RE 950 Score 80

    Triple Tread is down the list with a score of 72
    Micheline MXV4 73


    This is the order in the H Rated area.. All are consumer quick picks


    Hmmm... I think I may go with Dunlops
     
    #1 msnancy61, Oct 23, 2006
  2. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(msnancy61 @ Oct 23 2006, 09:50 PM) [snapback]337130[/snapback]</div>
    I have the Falken ZiexZE 512 , realy not noisy at all, well I drive with the windows up almost all the time figthing pollution and keeping my clean air inside.
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    The handling and stability that these tires provide are spectacular against the OEM integrity and very reasonable in price. ;)
     
    #2 mrbigh, Oct 23, 2006
  3. msnancy61

    msnancy61 New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mrbigh @ Oct 23 2006, 09:31 PM) [snapback]337147[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks.. I was looking at them before.. Great prices.. Thanks for letting me know about performance. :lol:
     
    #3 msnancy61, Oct 23, 2006
  4. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mrbigh @ Oct 23 2006, 10:31 PM) [snapback]337147[/snapback]</div>
    How's your fuel economy compared to the Integritys?
     
    #4 JimboK, Oct 24, 2006
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    I put the Falken ZE512 on my last car and they improved my handling noticably but my milage dropped around 1 mpg (from 22 to 21mpg). BTW my last car was a LS400.

    Sears sells them for around $95 a tire installed and ballanced.
     
    #5 Essayons, Oct 24, 2006
  6. mikepaul

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    While my TripleTreds were only really sticky the first 15,000 miles or so, they still feel a bit better than the OEMs ever did.

    However, if I can find something that rates highly for traction AND has lower all-around MPG impact, I'll note it for the next purchase...
     
    #6 mikepaul, Oct 24, 2006
  7. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Oct 24 2006, 07:40 AM) [snapback]337249[/snapback]</div>
    My car is fitted with 215-45-17, much wider base size, hence more traction and floor area. I can say that I reduced my economy by 5MPG and I can live with this sacrifice for better handling and performance ;)
     
    #7 mrbigh, Oct 24, 2006
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