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New Tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by clokwise, Jul 9, 2013.

  1. clokwise

    clokwise Member

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    Just wanted to vent!

    I needed 2 new tires and I had a tire in mind I had researched and felt good about. I went to a local tire shop and asked about it and they basically turned their nose up at it and said they had the Yokohama YK580 in stock and was a far superior tire. I told them I was concerned with a low resistance tire and fuel economy and they said oh yeah this one is far better than the other one. The tire is fine performance wise but I have watched my MPG slowly decline since these two tires have been on my car. I went from 51-52ish MPG to my last tank was 48 and my next tank is looking like it going to be even less.

    Fingers crossed it gets better once the tire is a little more broke in.

    I know its my own fault for letting him talk me into it. Shame on me!
     
    #1 clokwise, Jul 9, 2013
  2. 32kcolors

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    Yep, "Stand your ground" is 100% legal in all states when it comes to tires.
     
    #2 32kcolors, Jul 9, 2013
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