Low Rolling Resistance replacement tires: Current List

F8L.
Just had some new tyres by Toyo bought to my attention in Europe. I do not know if they are available in the US, but certainly worth checking.

Toyo NanoEnergy 1
Only made in 195/65/15 RR is very low, rated at A. Wet grip is good, rated B and noise level is low at 68db
Toyo NanoEnergy 2
Made in most sizes from 14 inch to 18 inch wheels. All sizes are A rated for RR, C rated for wet grip and noise level of 70db

John (Britprius)

 

Looks like tirerack.com reviewed the P7, did quite well. Especially on saving gas.

Tire Test Results : Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires with a Sporty Edge

 

+1

 

people are saying that the x-ice 3 will last almost twice as long as the blizzak 70.
Then there are talk about how winter tires are only good for 3, 4 years max as the softer rubber degrades.
So is the longer lasting treads on x ice really that importing when you still have to replace the entire tire because the rubber's gone bad?

 

I think what they mean is that the tread wear on Michelins is more resistant to wear than the Blizzak. There is a 40,000 mile tread warranty on X-Ice. So you shouldn't HAVE to replace the tires in 3- 4 years if they are NOT worn out. On the X-Ice xi3 , which i own, there is a wear bar for best snow/ice traction. I dont know if that is after 10, 20 or 30K probably about 20K or 5-6/32" left on the tire. When it gets below that, snow/ice traction is not OPTIMUM, but would still be better than an all-season. So you can replace at that point if you wish, or continue to drive on either with reduced efficiency. or use it as an all season until the tread gets down to 2-3 mm. Choice is up to you when you replace it, as long as it is legal. (above 2/32"). If you hardly drive at all in the winter, it should last many years more than 3 or 4. Personally, If I finished the snow year at 5/32" , I think I would drive them the whole summer to get and extra 8-10k on them before I tossed them out and replaced them. I plan on driving 7,000 miles / winter on mine, so they should easily last me 4 or winter seasons (the 4th season may be a little dicey) , plus one summer. If you only drive 4k per winter, they would last 6-8 seasons plus one summer from my calculations, assuming they really are good for an average of 40,000 miles. I really dont think the rubber itself spoils in 4 years, but someone with more knowledge may be able to answer that.

 

I have the plus performance wheels (17's) on my car and it is using Toyo Proxes A20. Since the car came with them brand new and I only drove the car for 1 week so far, I can't comment on them other than the fact that they look really nice and seem to have a rim protector lip on them!

I used to have proxes 4 on my previous car and they were loud, uncomfortable (stiff sidewall) but turned on freaken dime! I would most likely get toyos again even though they wear out fast. With the prius' handling being boring as it is, having a awesome expensive tire will make up at least a bit for that.

 

Hi all,

I've been reading this thread quite a number of times, since I'm trying to find new tires for my girlfriend's Prius 2007.
I'm lost though—she has different tires from over the years, all sized 205/65/15, and that's the problem! I cannot find anywhere that makes sense according to this thread, other sites etc.
I really wanted to get the Michelin Energy Saver A/S, but that's a no-go since they don't exist in that size. Any other suggestions that would have similar capabilities?
We're in NYC when it comes to whether and conditions.

Please help, because I simply don't understand the rim sizes and this thread...

Thanks so much.
-Kristian

 

You can use 195/65/15 instead providing you are buying and fitting all four tyres together.

John (Britprius)

 

Michelin shows the 185/65R15 for that year Prius, but a 195/65R15 is also available. Both show as "limited availability".

Energy Saver A/S | Michelin Tires

 

Thanks all for the replies so far.
Being a pretty stupid novice here, can you fit 195/65/15 tires on the rims she has then? Will they still fit with no issues? Because then I'll just get the Michelin in 195...

 

UPDATED:
Amazing it'll be the Ecopia EP422 then!

She says it's the OE wheels, but got the tires changed over the years. So I should basically take it to an auto shop and get it double checked for size first? Or should I simply buy the 195/65/15? These:
Size: P195/65R15
LRR: Ecopia
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 89H

UTQG: 400 A A

Thank you so much for the help, very appreciated.
-Kristian

 

The original tire size is printed on the door jam along with the recommended pressures.

 

fixed that for you

It's a shame you can't make a simple statement on the internet without qualifying it 6 ways to Sunday.