2013 gen 3 japan domestic model tire upgrade

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    hi to all members i am new to the forum i just got my first Prius this week it is a 2013 gen 3 Japanese Domestic Model
    and the model grade is called L
    it came with 185/65R 15 and i am thinking about upgrading the tires
    can you let me know what sizes can i upgrade to without sacrificing efficiency and fuel economy

    thanks
     
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    congrats and welcome!

    i would say any size increase is going to cost some mpg's. how much are you willing to give up?
     
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    Was thinking about going to the 195/65R 15
     
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    shouldn't have too much effect, but might depend on the tyres. my 2012 came with 195's, goodyear assurance. i didn't notice any change when i replaced them with michelin energy savers a/s.
     
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    That's a little puzzling. In North American Prius either have 195/16R15 or (optional) 215/45R17, both with roughly the same outside diameter. If I'm not mistaken 195/65R15 is the base tire world 'round. Your 185/65R15 is significantly smaller outside diameter: I wonder if a previous owner made an incorrect tire replacement?

    I think you're on the right track. Again, I suspect that's the correct tire size.

    Is your avatar a picture of your Prius? It looks like a regular Prius. The rims are 5 bolt?
     
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    yes is the same body style as the North American model just its right hand drive and the rims are 5 bolt
    to my understanding this model is called an L in japan and it should the the base model but i could be corrected

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    Just collected my 2012 Prius imported from Japan. Prius S led edition [​IMG]
     
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    Looks like nice weather there. :)

    A little cold and dank here, but warming up, compared to the last few chilly weeks:

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    Nice color.
     
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    Yeah. :) Needs a wash though, grubbier than it looks.

    Welcome to Priuschat by the way. (y)
     
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    If I'm reading the Japanese Wikipedia page on the ZVW30 Prius correctly, the "L" trim level (base model) has 185/65 R15 tyres, whereas the "S" (next level up) has 195/65 R15. They look like the standard 15" wheels so the larger tyres should be fine. My Plug-in has the same wheels with 195/65 R15 tyres, which is the standard 15" OEM spec sold in Europe.
     
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