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Tires information requesrted

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Roger3125, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. Roger3125

    Roger3125 New Member

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    2006 with 30,000 miles. Should I expect the original tires to last longer or should I be looking to purchase new ones. Car has been maintained by Toyota on schedule.

    Should I need new tires should I replace with same tires or is there a better size for comfort and milage. I'm considering Michelin.

    I read where some are bumping air pressure to 42/40. Is this recommended or stay with the manual's recommened which I beleive is 34/32

    Thanks for sharing
     
    #1 Roger3125, Dec 5, 2008
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    Im running 42F/40R on my car. I would like to find a longer lasting, better ride, higher mileage tire than the OEM. I wish PriusChat would have a "Replacement Tire" sticky thread to let everyone know what the best tire is.

    I have 35k miles on orginal tires. At the moment, I'm leaning toward the stock Goodyears when replacement time comes around.
     
    #2 ServoScanMan, Dec 6, 2008
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    If you're happy with the Integrities' ride (and get 35k miles from them!) they're hard to beat for price and potential fuel economy.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Dec 6, 2008
  4. snead_c

    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    Yes, such info would be great. I've seen very few alternative tire choices available to us. I have the 16" wheels and wow, Tire Rack etc just have almost nothing to choose from.. :confused:
     
    #4 snead_c, Dec 6, 2008
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