What tires do you have with your aftermarket wheels?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by dynasty, Nov 26, 2014.

  1. dynasty

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    time to replace my summer tires with all season ones..
    what tires do you guys have with your aftermarket wheels? are you happy with them? noise, mpg, etc...
    im looking for tires for my 18" wheels.

    thanks
     
    #1 dynasty, Nov 26, 2014
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    Best tire while keeping the best MPG is Continental extreme contact Dws 225/40r18 or Hankook ventus v12 exo2 215/40r18

    First tire is 21.3lbs
    Second tire is 19 lbs
     
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    Why not stay with 15” for winter tires and go 18” with your summer tires? H
     
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    Thanks for the feedback! I might run the 15's. But I love the 18's!
     
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    It depends on the exact size you need but the PureContact and P7 Cinturato are good low rolling resistance tire choices. The ExtremeContact DWS used the be the only viable choice and it's still a good one.
     
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    The 17" Continental DWS winter tires off of my rear drive BRZ (that I've traded for my Prius) are an exact size match. These tires are amazing in winter traction and I'll be putting them on a set of aftermarket 17" wheels for a winter package. Once the all-season tires are done, I'll go to a three season better handling tire...trade off's I suppose.
     
    #6 Jim Shannon, Jan 1, 2015
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