Getting an average of 35 mpg in city? Why?

I have a standard Prius 2013( not a C or a V) and it has really disappointed me. Gas mileage only 31 mpg ! I have been told the brand of tires makes a huge distance. Is this true. Don't want to change out the tires if no greAt change can be expected.

 

welcome! yes, it is true. but i would do some tyre research before switching. it depends on what you're running mow, and what you switch to.
also, there are many factors that can affect gas mileage, so the tyres may not be the (only) problem.

why did you put 2008 in your info?

 

Welcome. You can read the rest of this thread from the beginning and find answers to many questions .
Pop over to the regular Prius forums and find even more specific answers to your questions. As to tires, the difference is NOT great if pressures are the same percentage of max sidewall PSI from brand to brand.

 

If you still have the original factory tires, then that isn't the problem.

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how many miles on her?