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New Tire question for 2007

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Gaprofitt, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. Gaprofitt

    Gaprofitt New Member

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    Hi All,

    What are the pros and cons of going with a 195/60/15 tire versus the oem size?

    Thanks,

    Greg
     
    #1 Gaprofitt, Jul 12, 2009
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    Better handling, reduced braking distance, maybe a slight mileage hit. All of course, depends on tire model selected. I have used both 205's and 195's GY TTT's with great results.
     
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    Note that when Consumer Reports road tested the Standard Prius with its 185/65R15 tires and the Touring Prius with its 195/55R16 tires, it found that the Touring Prius got 10 - 12 feet shorter 60-0 mph stopping distances.

    I think that most if not all of this was due to the 195 mm tread width of the Touring tires.
     
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    When I bought new tires I went to the 195/60 R15 and the handling, stopping, and cornering difference is worth it. I have averaged 58 MPG tanks all spring and summer compared to last year I was averaging about 61 MPG (on worn out Integrities) So the mileage drop is not significant.
     
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