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Viva la Viva 3? Goodyear Viva 3 tire reviews Viva 3 tires

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by PrimalPrius, Nov 21, 2018.

  1. PrimalPrius

    PrimalPrius Junior Member

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    Appears to be a tire made exclusively for Walmart. Says made in USA. Sidewall feels flimsy in store. Claims 60,000 mile treadwear. Tread depth brand new did not impress me.
    (My newly acquired 09 has 2 tires that need to be replaced with something until I get a decent set of 4 later. I will be getting size 185/65R15. I live up north, so the tires will see 4 seasons.)
    Anyone had good/bad experiences with this tire?

    Edit: I can't post a link to the walmart page. It's Goodyear Viva 3 All Season Tire 185-65R15-88T
     
    #1 PrimalPrius, Nov 21, 2018
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    I wouldn't trust it. If they made it for Wal-Mart then they're probably marketing it under a different name. Check tire rack and see I'd you can match it. I'd recommend the Vredesteins they're probably only a few bucks more.
     
    #2 Hamptgx, Jan 11, 2019
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    Rmay635703 Senior Member

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    Viva’s aren’t terrible but they aren’t LRR either like the old Goodyear Integrity
     
    #3 Rmay635703, Jan 11, 2019
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    Goodyear Integrity brings chills to my spine.:eek:
     
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    I put 50k on a set, nothing eventful happened
     
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  6. PrimalPrius

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    Thank you very much for the replies!
    I've had a pair installed in the rear on my '09 since about 1wk after Black Friday (wallyworld had a waiting list for tire installation).
    So far no issues or complaints. So far seems like a good value for the $39 or whatever they were each.
     
    #6 PrimalPrius, Feb 13, 2019
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