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Snow Tires for 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by spectorarch, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. spectorarch

    spectorarch New Member

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    If I install snow tires (Michelin X-Ice) will the miles per gallon decrease by much? Any other suggestions for brands of snow tires?
     
    #1 spectorarch, Oct 14, 2009
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    Oh good, one of my favorite topics: snow tires

    Goodyear Eur-Winter Tire-UltraGrip 500

    With my '04, putting on the studded Goodyear Nordic winter tires - this is the same tire as the Goodyear Ultra Grip 500 sold in the EU - I noticed a 2-4 mpg loss, depending on conditions.

    As you will notice, the Nordic/Ultra Grip 500 is a *very* aggressive winter tire. But if you end up sliding into a ditch or guardrail somewhere in BFE, you're probably be getting 0 mpg
     
    #2 jayman, Oct 14, 2009
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    I just put on my snows, Green Diamond Tire, and it looks like my MPG is dropping about 10% (5mpg or so) without even actually going through any snow yet :-(
     
    #3 rachaelseven, Oct 14, 2009
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    Ouch, I was hoping that wouldn't be the case. I will probably be putting on mine within a week so we will see.
     
    #4 spiderman, Oct 14, 2009
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