Feedback of Ecopia EP422 plus?

I am in the same boat and with the rebate @ Costco I will likely purchase one of the two. There is a good thread on here about nearly all tires. Seems like the prevailing attitude towards these tires is middle of the road. I will try to find the thread...
God bless you!
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Here is the thread: Low Rolling Resistance replacement tires: Current List | PriusChat

 

They also have turanza serenity for about same price which provides much better comfort and quietness, 80k miles warranty. Excellent tire rack review

 

EP422 plus is replacement for EP422. And the EP422 is being discontinued, I believe. Based solely on that, and the better tread wear indication, if the price is the same I'd get the plus version.

Take a look at both on Tirerack, the tread pattern is a bit different, think the new one tread looks a little less "blocky", if that makes any sense. There's no real feedback or reviews yet, they're so new.

 

this is news to me. i checked the tirerack and they have 2 versions of the 195/65R15 91H tires: made in US and mexico with slightly different specs, very confusing.
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus (H- or V-Speed Rated)

 

Not an LRR tire though. Your mpg will be less.

 

^That instant rebate at Costco also reduces the sales tax. And saves a stamp.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong. According to Tire rack this Tire has LRR technology.
Check the specs out and you'll see.

Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus

 

According to Bridgestone's website, their Ecopia line is their fuel savings tires.

 

But according to Tire Rack they are LRR:

 

quieter?

 

EP422 Plus is supposedly worth 20 miles more per tank.
New Bridgestone Ecopia Tire Promises To Increase Range By "20 Miles Per Tank"
I wonder how this tire will compare to the current champ, Michelin Energy Saver A/S

 

If you read to the end of the article there's an explanation that the 20/400 increase in mpg is comparing to Firestone FR710, and the latter is noted to not be LRR.


When the author refers to an engine as a "ICE gas" I kinda glazed over, lost interest.

I'd guess (and hope) it's rolling resistance is gonna be similar to its predecessor.

 

I just bought the same tires. I had the ep20s. They were noisy and low tread at 36,000. I have put 150 mile on the 422 plus so far and have increased my millage from 43 to 48. But I have not put more air in tires yet. They say max of 40 psi and door jam says 35,33 so tomorrow I will be adding air. So far I love them. Ride is quite and smooth but the old tires were wore down.

 

Trying to post from Kindle fire so I may look crazy. Anyway, I paid 585.00 before discount and 525. Before rebates. Had to get them at hibdons tires and paid 400 for tires and rest was warranty and bs but after all that it will be 385. I checked the tire, it said 44 max but never put over 40. Look like a great tire.

 

"Of course, the real feature people look for in a tire of this type is just how much better its low rolling-resistance build can help save cash at the pump. In that light, Bridgestone is claiming 30 more kilometres per tank, thanks to a reduction in rolling resistance over the standard EP422 by 35% when using 215-width tires that are 16” in diameter."

Tire Review: Bridgestone EP 422 Plus Low-Rolling Resistance Tire | Car News | Auto123

 

I think most any tire will get noiser as it wears, and it sneaks up on you, so you forget: they too were pretty quiet when new. Anyway: if you're going from worn EP20 to EP422 plus AND seeing an increase in mpg, that's very good news. I'm a little incredulous though, that increase is so good it's maybe too small a sample. But still bodes good.

Regarding air pressures, I'm really starting to back off, well in attitude anyway. I've got the 215/45R17 OEM's, and they are harsher ride from the get go, and doubly so once you start raising pressures. The door jamb sticker says 33/32 (front/rear) for them. I've been running them at 36 all around, but thinking to back down, almost to the sticker values.

And yeah I know: 36 sounds low, but these are the low profiles. I use 195/65R15 snows in winter, and they're more forgiving going over bumps, even at 42~44.

It seems to me the give in a tire is an overlooked part of the suspension system. The trade-off with higher pressures is more load on the suspension.