Bridgestone Ecopia EP001s for European gen2

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Britprius, Oct 1, 2013.

  1. Britprius

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    Good news for UK/EU gen2 owners. The Bridgestone Ecopia EP001S is now available in 205/55/16 size. This is the only double A rated tyre that fits the 16 inch wheels fitted to gen2's in the UK and EU.
    Specifications:-
    RR = A
    Wet grip =A
    Noise =70db
    Speed =V
    Load =91
    Size = 205/55/16

    John (Britprius)
     
    #1 Britprius, Oct 1, 2013
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Great news indeed!
     
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    bad thing is in Germany they only homologated 195 55 16. Beside the new Michelin E-V for the Renault Zoe electric car there is no other AA rated tyre available. The E-V is only rated to 160km/h, so not legal to use in Germany as the Prius' top speed is 170km/h. It hits that speed with ease BTW not needing full throttle to maintain it.
     
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