which of the three brands seem to do the best ? I've read list of post but couldn't find this info. I have the yokohamas but others have Goodyear and bridgestone . Mine seem ok for what they are I really don't want to lose mpg . Btw virgin here , just bought 2010 3 with navi,solar, leather. 16 k miles. Checking to see what others have on theirs and what they think. If needed send me a link and I can do the reading. Thanks, Chris
Had my choice when I purchased the Prius. Dealer had vehicles with Goodyear, Yokohama, and Bridgestone Tires on them, all equipped about the same. I went with the Goodyears since they had a Treadware index of 540 (or 580 ?), while the other two had a 340 index. While handling may be off a bit with the Goodyears due their harder rubber compound, I am hoping they will last longer. I'll need to wait a few years to report on the Wear. Anyway the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max seem to be fine right now.
Why must you use the OEM tires again? Here is our resource for new tire decision making. http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...esistance-replacement-tires-current-list.html
I don't want to lose any MPG so I thought they would be my best option to keep the my high mpg. I was wondering which of the three oem tires ran the best mpg and quite .
OEM tires are specified to do an adequate job at a low price. I prefer better tires and am willing to pay a bit more to get them. I'd stay away from the OEM models. Tom
I agree with Tom. The top non-OEM LRR tires often get better mpg than the OEM tires, offer better performance and last longer.
Thanks , I thought the oem tires had the best mpg. Looks like I will have to a little more reading . I guess I want the best of both worlds. Eads
