Low Rolling Resistance replacement tires: Current List

The 195/65-15 Continental Pro Contact with Eco Plus could be $66.84 ( before local tax ) with this route . Have these on the '08 Yaris sedan ( 185/60-15 ) . Better ride , handling ( wet especially ) and less road noise . Fuel economy remains the same as with the Bridgestone Potenza RE 92s' . Overall m.p.g. average close to 38 for nearly 4 years when purchased new in May , 2008 . It's the base model with a 4 speed auto . Tires kept at 35 ( warmer months ) > 37 p.s.i. ( cold mos. ) . Pics of Eco Plus on '08 sedan .

 

Pics of a 422 at local tire dealer . Not same tire as ordered through local GM parts department . Different size .

 

No complaints, so all must be well!

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The RE 92s on the Yaris were very hair on your head raising in a hard rain . The Eco Plus act like the pavement is practically dry .

 

F8L just thought Id ask, ive been searching all day at work for the past week. Know of any brand that sells a LRR in 215/40/18? I found 225 But I figure If im going big thinner tires would be best if I wanted to try to minimize my mileage hit.

 

Thanks for all the great information. A ton of options throughout this thread. I am leaning toward the Defender, but wanted to throw out my particulars just to see if any better choices come to mind.
I have a 2011 and put roughly 30k miles a year on the car. I commute 55 miles a day here in metro Atlanta and then also drive to various cities around the SE for work. I am by NO MEANs a hypermiler, I average about 75-80 mph on trips and because of that my Prius gets around 44 mpg (This is my second Prius and I really love 'em). Any other thoughts on tires? BTW I got 34000 out of my stock Yokies.
Thanks in advance!

 

Thanks for the feedback. The Avids sound interesting...they are close to the same price as the Defenders from Discount Tire. Also DT has a $70 rebate card on the Defenders for the next 10 days.
I'll let you know what I go with.
Scott

 

Latest gas mileage with the Continental Eco Plus at 35 p.s.i.. Did fill on Saturday and resulted in 39.2 ( 377.8 / 9.63 gals. @ 1 cilck ) . Eco -Meter showed 38.6 ( set @ 94 ) . This is the current gas mileage . May be closer to 41 since the Eco reads about .6 below the calculated m.p.g.. The Eco Plus are available through GM with a $100 discount . Send you a Visa card .

 

Well looks like the Defenders are a little hard to come by here in Atlanta. Any thoughts on the Yokos YK580s? They are pushing those over the Avids, but it may just be a sales push.
For no good reason, I lean toward Michelin. Not to sound like a jerk, but price is not really the issue, I am just looking for the best tire with, as you pointed out, good MPG, Mileage, and Ride. Any additional thoughts on your original recommendations? If it matters, I am a loyal Discount Tire customer, so 95% chance I buy a tire they offer.

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Thanks
scott

 

I'm glad to report that in February of this year, I installed Kumho Ecowing tires in the front to replace the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max stock tires with 35K miles. I kept the Hercules Raptis in the rear with 5K miles that were put on by the seller when I bought my 2010 Prius in late November of last year at 30K miles. I immediately noticed a quieter and smoother ride and better rolling resistance with the Kumho Ecowing tires. And my calculated MPG has improved 4.012% for the subsequent 5K miles with the Kumhos compared to the previous 5K miles of similar driving conditions with the Goodyears. These particular Kumhos are apparently exclusive at America's/Discount Tire Stores. Price was $83 each ($15 off $98 each tire). The Ecowings appear to be Kumho's answer to the Michelin Energy Savers A/S, which never seem to be available in my area. (I re-posted this to G3 2010+ from G2 forum.)

 

hi scott, just had the yk580's installed on my car last monday and drove 90 miles yesterday and so far its like night and day difference with my old sumitomo htr-z3. these tires are so quiet! and handles just as great as the sumi's, gas mileage was about the same as the sumi's though (50 mpg) hopefully it will get better as the tires break in. Very very happy with these tires, got it installed for $500 OTD (was quoted 600, but they gave me 100 for the old tires as trade in) 205/50/17 yk580's. So far everyone i have asked about these tires (quite a bit) have nothing but praise for them. GL with the tire search!

 

Thanks!!
The manager of the tire store I use really liked the 580s. He walked me out to his car to show me that he put them on his own vehicle. He said they get great reviews. Nice to hear Prius owners like them. They may get the nod after I finish listening all the input.
Thanks again!
Scott

 

So let's dive into this Yokohama discussion. So it looks like there is a newer tire out there called the Avid Touring, not to be confused with the Avid Ascend T. I think the Touring is a lesser tire and not LRR. Discount Tire's website says they become available on May 18th so that may be a real option.