2013 Persona Tire Replacement

Not sure if this will help but if it were me I would keep & run a new set of same tire size 215/45R17. I'm sure there's reasons Toyota chose that specific size on oem 17 wheels. If it's because of mpg then from what I've seen online & talking to few Prius owners locally- not much of a difference of mpg & break the bank.. if it's more for comfort as in smoother ride, more tire options & more tread wear which is a little better than 17" rims sure I get that.. Anyway you minus well down size to 15" wheels if you trying to change the oem 17" tire size..

 

In the same boat with Canadian Touring: maybe going with:

Michelin Primacy MXM4

I'm slow-but-rough convincing myself that's the one for me. Was gonna do it this spring, but put the ol' Pilot HX MXM4 back on once more. They're just under 6/32" remaining, but manufacture date Feb of '09. But sooner-or-later yeah.

 

Michelin Premier A/S, 215/45/17.

I have the 17 Inch Persona Wheels.

Averaging 49-50 MPG with conservative driving.

 

FWIW I have Pirelli P7 Cinutrato All Season in 225/45/17 and I took about a 2-3mpg hit. Love the wider look and slightly taller profile. Great tire. 10/10 would take the hit again

 

Michelin primacy MXM4 on mine and they have been awesome all weather tires.
Got a deal on them at sams club. Plus a 70.00 visa from Michelin nice.

 

I'm here to blow some life into a dormant thread.

Background: I live in Southern California and my 2013 Persona has been "squeaking", sounds like rubber and sometimes I have the smell inside when I'm driving it. Couldn't reach my favorite mechanic (Avi the Prius Whisperer), so I had a mobile guy come to the house a month ago. He said the lug nuts were loose one the front driver side tire, so he rotated and tightened them. A month later, same problem, same tire, in the different location he rotated it to. He was just here and said I need new tires as one has a bulge in it and the others are cracking.

So, I need to get four new tires. I still have the 17" nightmare rims, lucky me - not. He suggested Michelins or Continentals. I'm trying, as I'm sure most of us are, to get the best priced tire that isn't going to self destruct in a couple of years. I'm not finding any great sales online, have checked Pep Boys, America's Tire Store, and Costco. Suggestions for a decent tire that won't break my bank. Trying save $ during the pandemic.

 

Crickets

 

Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus? (what a mouthful, btw)

 

We are in the same position. We've had this 2013 for about 6 years and have replaced damaged tires 4 times. Also the ride is horrible. What did you end up doing?