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Selecting Tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by AnniesPrius, Oct 17, 2018.

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  1. AnniesPrius

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    all. First time posting so please excuse me if I did not put this in the right forum or if someone has already answered this. I am looking to put new tires on my 2015 Prius after 56K miles and I am looking for the best to use on a hybrid (first hybrid i have owned). I live in Columbus, OH and this will be the first time I have had the car in a place that has a decent winter. So I am looking at tires that will work year around but that are really good in snow and ice. (My job only cancels if there is a level 2 emergency or worse and I live 18 interstate miles away.) :(((.

    That being said I am currently looking at the Toyo Celsius tires as my husband has had very good exerience with that brand on his truck.

    I am curious about several things,

    First, has anyone ever had these tires before? How were they?
    Second has anyone ever had them on a prius?
    Third, how does it affect MPG?
    FOurth, Is there anything specific to Prius or Hybrids that I need to watch out for?
    Fifth, Can anyone recommend other types of tires and their plusses or drawbacks in relation to a prius?

    Thanks.

    Also any tips for driving in snow or winter conditions in a Prius?
     
    #1 AnniesPrius, Oct 17, 2018
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    welcome!

    1) prius mpg are very sensitive to tire selection and likely a problem with excellent snow and ice performance.
    for this reason, some will have a second set of steel wheels with snows.

    2) i have read occasional reviews here about good winter performance, if you can find the threads through search or google.

    3) all the best!(y)
     
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    If you have to frequently drive in the snow, get a dedicated set of snow tires.

    Tires designed for low rolling resistance for high mileage do not perform well in the snow.(y)
     
    #3 Bay Stater, Oct 18, 2018
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    Make sure to get LRR tires. When I first got new tires on my 2011, my mpg dropped but after the tires got broken in, the mpg returned to 50 mpg.


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    I think if you took a poll concerning llr tires most would agree, they have stiffer sidewalls so they ride harsher, they are loud and they have a short life, I'd suggest Michelin Defenders, an all season 90,000 mile tire, or of course Nokian snow tires, but then you switch tires on rims twice a year or you buy another set of rims and tpms.
     
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    +1
    Best to buy steel rims for the snows.

    I have driven my Prius for 100K miles since I've owned it. Never had LRR tires on it. With the 15s, ( dealer installed) averaged low 50s for over 60K miles. They are still good. With the 17s that are now on the car, about 50. Both are a lot quieter. ;)
     
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