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Time for another set of tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Bigleftyinaz, Sep 29, 2016.

  1. Bigleftyinaz

    Bigleftyinaz Junior Member

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    I'm posting here cause there is more action . I'll be buying my second set of tires. I wore out the original OEM Michelin tires and the second set of michelin is getting down to 4/32 -5/32. So getting ready for 3rd set .
    Trying to decide do I put back the OEM Michelin primacy which tire rack has a Honda tread pattern on for sale for $115 or would I get more out of trying the bridgestone ecopia ep422 which have a 640 rating vs the Michelin 500 rating . I see a continental true contact with an 800 rating for $124

    And thoughts?

    Replaced my first set at 68k miles and just hit 120k and will probably swap tires out at next oil change
     
    #1 Bigleftyinaz, Sep 29, 2016
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    Can you clarify what size is it that you're looking for?
     
    #2 glutaman, Oct 12, 2016
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    And what car?

    I'm leaning towards Primacy right now for third gen Prius in 215/45R17 size. The Ecopia EP422 Plus was attracting me, but the multiple iterations of this tire, with different tread pattern, different wear index, has me frustrated/confused.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Oct 12, 2016
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    #4 glutaman, Oct 12, 2016
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    I just ordered the Michelin premier AS , suppose to be the best non lrr out there. the ecopia was a mixed bag in the winter. I'm in the northeast, not messing with a mixed winter.

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    #5 Phatlife, Oct 16, 2016
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