new shoes 205/60/15

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Neena2007, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. Neena2007

    Neena2007 New Member

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    Got new tires for the stock 15" wheels. They are Yokohama AVID TRZ's. They feel so much more stable than the GY Integrities. There's now around 400 miles on them, and the mpg is hovering around 45-46...compared to my 48 average on the Integrities.

    Considering they're brand new and not quite broken-in, not a bad mpg loss.

    Also, the TPMS came on when they were inflated to 36, but went off after driving for about 10 mins. So I increased tire pressure to 38 all around.
     

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  2. The Critic

    The Critic Resident Critic

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    Where did you have them installed? How much was it for everything?
     
    #2 The Critic, Sep 17, 2009
  3. Neena2007

    Neena2007 New Member

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    Tires from TireRack = $295 (includes shipping)
    Installed at local tire shop (Kim's Tire in San Jose)= $50
    Total: $345

    Then I got a 4-wheel alignment (Kim's Tire)for $50. Kim's Tire use the latest HUNTER equipment for tire installation/balancing, and wheel alignment.
     
    #3 Neena2007, Sep 18, 2009
  4. potenzaus

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    Do the new tires look big for the wheels? Could you please post more pics? Thanks.
     
    #4 potenzaus, Sep 26, 2009
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