Tires and what is the difference between P205/60R16 and 205 and

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  1. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    I see Michelin has two energy saver a/s tires that tirerack lists

    P205/60R16 91V and 205/60R16 92H

    Price difference is about $19 a tire.

    Car came with P205

    P is metric designation
    H and V are speed designations and 130 for the H would be more than a Prius would ever need.
    91 and 92 are load ratings.

    Limited availability on the P205 has it been discontinued?

    My dealer quote was ~$300 for 4 tires higher than a local tire shop I've dealt with and have high confidence in. $$1,030.77 versus $711.66. Every line item on the quote the dealer was significantly higher from tire disposal to shop supplies to mounting to tire. Tires were the same part number 10484.
     
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    Air_Boss Senior Member

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    Price premium illustrates how Dealer overhead spreads to every retail sale on the property.
     
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    Think about how the H and V get selected in the factory, the V is the best and the H is "almost" as good. For my money, I want the best between us and the road. If it was three times as much, maybe I would gamble a life changing event.....no.... give me a break... I would not gamble, I would buy the best.
     
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    I go all-season 'V'-rated on the v, with 'snowflake'-rated tires for winter use, when I generally try to keep it under 150 mph. (LOL)
     
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  5. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Just ordered the P205s. The $75 per tire difference between tire store and Toyota dealer was so pronounced I actually asked the tire store manager to check and make sure he was OK with the price he quoted me. He treated me well in the past, I felt I should do the same. He said he was sure of the tire and the price, I said" go".
     
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