Toyo Proxes A20 P215/45R17 87V tires

If you have 30,000 miles on these tires I think I would go with a new set of 4 for the money! 300 bucks a pop sounds a little pricey, These can't be a 40,000 mile tire! I might give Michelins a try. Good luck!

 

Sounds about like my first experience (of two) with the Proxes, dealer pricing, and all you mentioned. My first "road hazzard" dead tire only had 2,000 miles on it. I was unable to get a discount like you did, so good for you on that. Please update this thread if you manage another adjustment in the price.

 

For that price you could almost get 2 new Primacy MXM4s. At the original lower price anyway.

 

it's funny that toyota puts this tire on the 2012 prius v five wagon. and it isn't on toyo's web site. also i'm dealing w/toyota dealer on a 2012 prius v 5, but told him i wanted to swap the tires for michelins primacy mxv4 grand touring all season 91H. he said he wouldn't recommend it. personally i don't care what he recommends, with my money.

 

I agree with F8L but I would suggest buying 4 Primacy MXM4 tires from Tire Rack or Costco. I wore my Proxis A20 tires down to 3/32 in 42K miles. If your tires wear about the same as mine you don't have to many more miles on them anyway.

Michelin Primacy MXM4

 

I got the Primacy MXM4s from costco in August. Total for 4 tires installed was $570. I believe price has since gone up but I would highly recommend these tires. I had the dunlops and these are far superior. Quieter and phenomenal in the rain, with little or no penalty in mileage. I just wish I had done it 2 years ago when new (oh yea they hadn't come out yet). Highly, Highly recommended.

PS- Make sure it's the MXM4 and not the MXV4!
you can read a great test review of these on tirerack.com

 

My V came with the Toyos, which I always thought were noisy. I had thought about replacing them but was unsure how much quieter a different tire would be. Two weeks ago, based on F8L's favorable reivew, I had the Michelin MXM4 P215/45R17 tires installed at Costo. Wow! They are significantly quieter. I am very pleased and wish I had done it earlier. The Toyos were very sensitive to rough surfaces. Now everything is muted. I can't tell much difference in ride quality but thought the Toyos were okay in that regard. I averaged a little under 50 mpg (calculated) with the Toyos. I filled up at Costco when I got the new Michelins and in about 350 miles I've averaged 50.8 mpg (calculated), so I'm not expecting a hit from the much quieter ride on the Michelins.

A big thanks to Justin for his review of the MXM4 and his research on tire info for the rest of us!

 

wow 300/tire is wayyy too much. I had 60k on my A20 tires (original!) and replaced them with the Primacy MXM4 as well. Got them for around 120/tire + shipping (total ~500); seems like the price is higher now though. If you get them be sure to get the V-rated tires for the longer warranty (W is overkill for the Prius).

These new tires are definitely quieter than the A20. MPG seems to be the same for me for now, I'll have to drive it longer before I can get a definite answer.

 

Thanks, Lee.

I'm actually kind of embarrassed now.

 

EXACT same thing happened to me 3 months ago , but on the 15 inch Toyo's. Also not covered and had to pay full price. Wish I would have called like yourself.

My car was a 2011 Pruis II with 3,500 miles on at the time.

 

Thanks for the update.

 

Same problem with Toyo proxies a20 pn a Prius V. Blew a sidewall and replaced the tire not knowing any better. Now a crack in the sidewall of a second tire has appeared. Toyo customer service was horrible. People must complain to the dealer so they stop using this brand.

 

Man this is terrible.

What do the dealers say about replacing them with a LRR equivalent like the MXM4 (OEM for the ct200H) or possibly the new BlueEarth tire (OEM for the Prius v)?

 

Mine just went flat at 5600 miles. Called TOYO and they said when I take it in and the dealer says it not under warranty that they will call toyo tires and they will replace one time free.

I will let you know what happens

 

Just picked up my tire and was replaced for freeeeeee! they did not charge me a dime. At first they said about 30 bucks for mounting then when I picked it up no charge. got home and noticed a ting ding in my perfect 17 in rims oh well what am I going to do.

 

Catastrophic Tire Failure after 300 Mile Drive. Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Toyo Proxy A20, 215/45/17, 2012 Prius 3G/ATP, 17,500 miles since new, total 360 degree outboard sidewall failure at left-front position w/ zero warning at 70 mph, running 33 psi. Car performed flawless during rapid controlled stop; stayed straight as an arrow.

Mounted space saver spare (inflated to 42 psi) and drove to local dealership. Dealer requested that I go to the local TOYO Tire Shop “since they are more experienced at doing warranty tire replacements, and because we don’t have that tire, anyway”.

Toyo Tire Shop informed me that the Proxy A20 was OEM Toyota only; none in stock at any TOYO dealer.

Back to Toyota dealership at 1pm, Tuesday, 9/4/12. Parts department took it upon themselves to locate a replacement tire in Houston, Texas, and is having it FLOWN via airfreight for delivery and installation on my car in Tulsa today, 9/5/12, at 10am.

I’m not yet sure how all the details will work out, but I certainly couldn’t ask for any better service in this regard. I’ll keep y’all posted on the final outcome, and I will be writing accolades and praises to and for this Toyota dealership.

MrBill

 

Wow! I'm feeling rather fortunate to have ridden in safety on my OEM Toyos. I'm planning on a replacement this Fall, now that I'm at nearly 59,000 miles.

Just wondering: What pressure have people been running on with the Toyos? I've run mine in the mid- to upper-40s consistently.

 

Sounds like you had a blow out at highway speed. Was there any rim damage? Any pictures?

I am at 4,000 with my Toyos and I am worried.