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Touring tire replacement help

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by fmvs, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. fmvs

    fmvs New Member

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    22K on the Bridgestone Turanzas and they are slicks (about what you‘d expect from a tire with a 260 tread wear rating). I decided on the Michelin X-Radial but Sam’s says no way--they can only mount “V†or high performance tires on the Touring. I was told their legal department won’t allow them any leeway.

    What tires would be recommended in the 195/55R16 size? I’d like better wear and handling, but I don’t want to make a big sacrifice in the fuel economy. Thanks in advance. Jeff
     
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    i dont think theres much choice. the michelin pilot primacy is the oem tire for touring in japan. i also hear there are some 205's that will fit. guess i'll see what others say, but i'm only at 8k now.
     
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    Hi fmvs,

    The big problem is finding replacement tires in the Touring's OEM size of 195/55/16. Other than Run-Flats, there just aren't too many available in that size.

    Some Touring owners end up getting replacement tires in the 205/55/16 size because of the greater variety of tires available in that size.

    You might want to check out these two threads:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/37637-touring-edition-tire-upgrade.html


    http://priuschat.com/forums/care-ma.../46732-what-tires-touring-edition-wheels.html


    I think if I were a Touring or Touring wheels owner and wanted to stay with the OEM 195/55/16 size, I would try the Falken Ziex ze 912 as misslexi did.

    Good luck.
     
    #3 Boo, Jun 14, 2008
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