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New Tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by ckmjac1995, Sep 21, 2012.

  1. ckmjac1995

    ckmjac1995 New Member

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    I have 81,500 miles on the original tires, it is time for some new rubber. Obviously the OEM Bridgestones have served me well and I have no issues with getting another set. Does anyone recommend another brand with the same mileage?

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    #1 ckmjac1995, Sep 21, 2012
  2. The Critic

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    The Michelin Defender will probably give you 50% longer life for the same price as the OE tires, but you may lose 5% or so in fuel economy.

    The Michelin Energy Saver A/S should give you slightly better treadlife than the original Ecopias with a 5% improvement in fuel economy.
     
    #2 The Critic, Sep 22, 2012
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    Bridgestone Ecopias were OEM on my 2010 Prius. I replaced them last week with a set of Michelin Energy Saver A/S. I was pleasantly surprised to note that they were significantly quieter.
     
    #3 jrb451, Sep 24, 2012
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    I agree with The Critic. My personal favorite is the Energy Saver A/S for comfort, price (with the $70 rebate), fuel economy and noise. They are not the best handling tire but who buys a Prius for that. They will increase fuel economy over the OE tire.

    The Defender and Continental ProContact with EcoPlus will perform better and last longer but will reduce fuel economy from the OE tires.
     
    #4 F8L, Sep 24, 2012
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