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New tires!!

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Duckloads, Feb 25, 2018.

  1. Duckloads

    Duckloads Junior Member

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    This is my first post. I bought my 2013 v last July with 26k miles. It had two new Toyo and two original Toyo tires. The car now has right at 50k miles.

    Last week, I hydroplaned badly on I-75. The original tires were at 3-4/32 and in the front. So, I researched for a complete new set of tires.

    My local dealer, Nicholasville Toyota, has a special. If you buy 3 tires, you get the forth for $1!!! So I bought a set of Michelin Premier.

    Right out of the parking lot, I noticed how smooth they were. Then up to 55 mph, I actually heard wind noise that I have never heard over the roar of the Toyo tires. They have been sure footed in the rain.

    Now to get the TRD rear sway bar.

    I can’t wait to drive my v now.
     
    #1 Duckloads, Feb 25, 2018
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  2. Air_Boss

    Air_Boss Senior Member

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    Nice!
     
    #2 Air_Boss, Feb 25, 2018
  3. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Tread depth matters enormously in the wet wet conditions.

    From tirerack tests:

    The difference between a new tire and one worn down to 2/32 (legal limit in many states) in a test on a water soaked surface was an almost doubling of stopping distance! 4/32 deep tires took about 50% longer to stop than new tires.

    New - 195 feet

    4/32 - 290 feet

    2/32 - 378 feet
     
    #3 mikefocke, Feb 26, 2018
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!

    we have premiers on our hycam, fabulous tire.

    all the best!(y)
     
    #4 bisco, Feb 26, 2018
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