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Advice for wheel tire upgrade

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by austingreen, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. austingreen

    austingreen Senior Member

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    I should be getting my new red prius in about a week, so its time to order new wheels and tires.

    I think I will follow people on this board and get the motegui sp10. Then the question is tires. I'm leaning toward 205/50R17, This is closer to the original tire diameter and I think 50 will give me a slightly more comfortable and quiet ride. What do you think? Are you happy with the 215/45s? What tire should I get? I was thinking of the Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS, or would you go with a Michelin. I'm in Austin and it doesn't snow (if it does I don't drive, people hit you) but we have some cold days. I think that means I need all season. I want good handling in the rain and dry with a quiet tire. Thanks for your help, this board has been great.

    Also what is the best way to sell the oem wheels and tires. I assume many of you have been through this already.

    Thanks
    Ed
     
    #1 austingreen, Nov 17, 2009
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    Ed,

    If you go to Tire Rack's website, they have an amazing amount of empirical and anecdotal data regarding performance & product satisfaction.

    Personally, I think I'm going to go with the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110. They are also available in the 205/50/17 size you're exploring. The General Altimax HP was the one I was going to go with on my Crown Vic when I still had it (although it doesn't appear to be available in a 205/50/17 fitment).
     
    #2 chrisj428, Nov 17, 2009
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