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Hey folks need some help!

Just bought a 2012 Prius Model 2, Blizzard Wite w/ grey Katzkin leather. I am also getting the 17" oem Model 5 wheels. I am looking for recommendations for tires. I've been reading thru the varius posts and am trying to come up with the magic answer.

I would like to try to stay as close as possible to the OEM 15" MPG. Safety, braking wet and dry is a must. I would like something low noise. Doesn't necessarily have to have the highest tread life rating, but I certainly don't want the worst. With our driving superior handling is probably not as important as the MPG. Northern Ca so winter/snow driving is probably not a factor.

Test drove the Model 5 with the 17" alloys, w/ Toyo Proxes a20 and really liked the feel. We also have a 2010 Prius Model 2, and I couldn't believe the difference in the feel/tightness w/ the 17" wheels on the Model 5. Does that make sense? I got the 17" because I didn't like the caps on the 2010, and think the 2012 Model 2 wheels are just about as bad. The new 15"wheels/tires on the new car will probably go on the 2010. So it will save me having to buy tires for it.

The dealer has the Proxes A20's like those on the Model 5 that I drove. Kind of pricey, but would do it if I thought it would be the right tire. However, it doesn't sound like people care too much for it. I'm anxious for some suggestions.

Dan

 

Thanks for the reply. So you have the Avid Ascends on your 2012 Prius? Are you running the 15" OEM size, or the 205/50R17's ? Are these a little heavier tire? Will that affect mpg? I saw on one site that someone said they were a little on the noisy side. Will the fact that the tire size is diff than the 17" OEM affect anything? Mileage/speedometer/MPG/warrantee?

I could be interested in the MXM4? Although would probably just put new tires on. Are you still convinced that you took quite a hit in mpg when you put them on, do you think it might have been the wheels? Have your heard of anyone getting worse Mpg with the Prius 5 with the stock 17" wheels, than tose with the 15" wheels. How about the Prius Plus 5 spoke wheels?

Fyi, I just put the 2012 Prius cap on the 2010 Prius Model 2 wheel. I think it looks much better than with the black wheel. The 2010 cap didn't look too bad on the 2012 wheel either.

Sorry for all the questions?

Dan

 

Well I think you picked a good place to begin. First, thanks for the "17 vs 15 link". I know I read it in the last couple of days, but everything has been kind of a blur in the decision making process. I kind of figured your rims were pretty fuel efficient, but just needed to know if you thought they may have something to do with the drop in mpg. More in eliminating/selecting the MXM4 than about the rims. The MXM4 would probably be the least costly tire out of my pocket, not taking into account longevity/mpg diff. So I want to make sure it's a tire I want to eliminate from consideration. Do you suspect the mpg is getting any better as they have broken in.

You sound pretty convinced with the Yokohama Avids, and being a narrower tire may be better for FE. Just a guess on my part. Anyway, thanks for the help.

Wait til I start asking about your sound system, lol.

Dan

 

Bridgestone Ecopia 422 : '11 base model Fit w/ 5 speed auto . Another good result of 42.26 m.p.g. calculated . Took 8.745 gallons of Sunoco 89 w /E10 and the trip was at 369.6 miles . The gas was GULF 93 w/ E10 . Tires set at 37 and now have well over a 1,000 miles with very little wear . City driving of around 25% . Most of the tank was the 2 of us . The gas mileage has been hovering over 39 more constantly since the purchase of the Ecopia 422 . The 42.26 is the best since the purchase of the FIT . The original tires were DUNLOP 31 A/S and the fuel tank is 10.6 gallons . Last , the $100 Visa card from GM should arrive by mail this week . Another bonus .

 

Got the VISA yesterday for buying the 4 Ecopia 422 tires through a GM parts department .

 

'08 Yaris base model w/ 4 speed auto and Eco Plus tires . Did a fill yesterday and got 41.92 calculated . The gas was SUNOCO 87 w/E10 . Refill was Sunoco 89 w/E10 . 1 click of nozzle of same pump for both tanks . Eco-Meter showed 40.5 and was reset to 95 . May have to bump it up to 96 . These tires are on a constant ROLL of 40+ m.p.g. .

 

" The $100 discount makes them a heck of a deal as long as the price wasn't significantly higher than other retailers. "

Thanks . The GM parts department matched the Tirebuyer price of the Ecopia 422s' only because they have free shipping . Here it is , ECOPIA EP422 Tires by Bridgestone at TireBuyer.com# . Also have a $30 credit with the GM service center for the purchase and install of the 422s . Will likely use that towards a rotation . The tires were $56.60 each before tax . Tirerack : $81.60 - $25.00 ( 1/4 of the $100 GM Visa card ) .

 

Did a fill of Valero 87 w/E10 yesterday for the '08 Yaris with the Eco Plus tires . Eco-Meter : 39.6 ( set @ 96 ) , Calculated : 41.1 ( 408.8 mis. / 9.946 gals. @ 1 click ) . Tires set at 37 and gas was Suncoco 89 w/E10 . There were 3 people and other items for part of the tank . May have to reset Eco-Meter to 97 to get closer to the calculated . Never had to set it 97 before these tires . Could they somehow be the culprit to highest setting of the E.M. due to their L.R.R. ?

 

The OEM that came on my Prius are the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max. Is this a pretty standard OEM? 65k warranty from the looks of the Goodyear website, would I expect to be able to go up to 70k or even 80k on them or will 65k be about it?

 

Where you getting prices from?

 

But Wayne will sometimes take corners extremely fast.