I should be getting my new red prius in about a week, so its time to order new wheels and tires. I think I will follow people on this board and get the motegui sp10. Then the question is tires. I'm leaning toward 205/50R17, This is closer to the original tire diameter and I think 50 will give me a slightly more comfortable and quiet ride. What do you think? Are you happy with the 215/45s? What tire should I get? I was thinking of the Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS, or would you go with a Michelin. I'm in Austin and it doesn't snow (if it does I don't drive, people hit you) but we have some cold days. I think that means I need all season. I want good handling in the rain and dry with a quiet tire. Thanks for your help, this board has been great. Also what is the best way to sell the oem wheels and tires. I assume many of you have been through this already. Thanks Ed
Ed, If you go to Tire Rack's website, they have an amazing amount of empirical and anecdotal data regarding performance & product satisfaction. Personally, I think I'm going to go with the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110. They are also available in the 205/50/17 size you're exploring. The General Altimax HP was the one I was going to go with on my Crown Vic when I still had it (although it doesn't appear to be available in a 205/50/17 fitment).
