You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Maintenance & Repair Toyota Prius Tire/Wheel Questions

Toyota Prius Tire/Wheel Questions

86 messages,  Last post on Oct 31, 2009 at 12:13 PM

You are in the Toyota Prius Maintenance & Repair Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer

What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Tires, Wheels, Hatchback, Sedan

Messages Page 5 of 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 10 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#34 of 86 Re: Replacing a Single Tire on a Prius [pinko] by pathstar1 Jan 24, 2008 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: pinko (Jan 24, 2008 9:33 am) It's possible, but good luck finding a place to do it. Most just want to sell you a tire/tires, mount, balance, get their money, and get you out the door. The tire shaving machines are pretty specialized. Perhaps if you could find a race shop they might have one (they shave street tires for racing in certain classes).
#35 of 86 Re: Replacing a Single Tire on a Prius [pinko] by 210delray Jan 25, 2008 (8:35 am)
Replying to: pinko (Jan 24, 2008 9:33 am) I can't see the logic in shaving away useful tread life. Replies to this message: waterdr (Feb 03, 2008 7:09 am)
#36 of 86 Re: Replacing a Single Tire on a Prius [210delray] by waterdr Feb 03, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: 210delray (Jan 25, 2008 8:35 am) Tire shaving is for racing applications, not for a street car, let alone a Prius. New tires don't grip as well as worn ones. So, when racing, you "shave" the tire in order to wear it down so it grips better.   Yes, it takes life off the tire. Drag races shave DR's (Drag Radials), for instance.
#37 of 86 Re: Replacing a Single Tire on a Prius [pinko] by waterdr Feb 03, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: pinko (Jan 24, 2008 9:33 am) There is actually some logic to this fi your tires are very expensive. For example, let's say you have 15k on your tires and still have useful life left, but you get a blow-out. At this point, you have the option to replace BOTH, or shave the new one. This might be cost-effective on a $200 tire, but certainly not on a $75.   Tire Rack will shave any tire you buy from them I believe. You just need to tell them how many mm's of tread you want left.
#38 of 86 2007 Prius Needing One Tire- Touring by michaelcozens Feb 13, 2008 (8:31 pm)
I have a 2007 Touring with Bridgestone Tourenza EL 400 Speed rating H 16 inch We had one go flat/road hazard in the tread and needed a new one. No One has these tires! Wound up having a shop order one from Tires.com, other than that these tires are on National Back Order!   What is a good Alternative for these when they wear out? Is the speed rating related to a lower rolling resistance/higher mileage? I paid $141 for this one tire and had quotes from $ 180 from a Firestone Dealer to $220 ffrom a Toyota Dealer ( if they had them)   I suspect that these "expensive tires" are what I'll need to keep on it if I want the mileage to stay reasonable?   Thanks for feedback! Replies to this message: riposte (May 11, 2009 12:37 pm) danabeach (Oct 05, 2009 1:26 pm) snead_c (Oct 06, 2009 2:47 pm)
#39 of 86 Snow Tire Experience Requested by snowboarder4 Apr 03, 2008 (8:47 am)
I purchased a 2007 Prius in late winter and am trying to figure-out my best tire strategy for next winter. I live between Vail Pass and Officers Gulch on I-70. I drive down a 5% grade to work at 4:00 AM and try to ascend before the tourists are released from the ski resorts when the lifts close at 4:00 PM. Most of the winter, Officers Gulch becomes iced pavement due to the shade at 4:30 to 5:30 PM and vehicles, primarily AWD SUV's, fill the ditch. I have never observed a Prius anywhere in Summit County in a ditch.   During the winter, I have observed 18 Vail Pass road closures. At least 20 vehicles per season strike the cable rails on the curve at Officers Gulch, 198 Mile Marker Eastbound. In the past week, I experienced an 8 hour road closure due to a 70 vehicle pile-up and single fatality on Vail Pass, 189 Mile Marker Westbound. However, I have not experienced any slippage problems with the original-issue tires on my Prius, driving 35 MPH in white-out; 45 MPH on snowpack; 55 MPH on sanded mulch and slush; and 65 MPH on dry pavement.   Please provide me with some Prius owner experiences with winter driving conditions. I do not mind burning through tires a bit faster, but have limited space in my studio condo for storing tires in summer. I have studied various recommendations for winter tires:   All-Season: Michelin HydroEdge, Michelin X Radial, Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred   Softer Rubber Performance Winter Tires [H Rated]: Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3 H   Soft Rubber Grip Winter Tires [Q Rated]: Michelin X-Ice, Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice      Replies to this message: turdfergusson2 (Apr 22, 2008 5:22 pm) snowboarder4 (Apr 22, 2008 6:42 pm) tomm (Dec 07, 2008 5:54 am) snowboarder4 (Dec 07, 2008 8:04 am) and 1 more...
#40 of 86 Prius Snow Tire Experience by snowboarder4 Apr 05, 2008 (2:40 am)
During late winter, I bought my 2007 Prius with standard-issue tires. I have not experienced any slippage issues in snow, slush, or ice. However, I am concerned about next winter, since I live in the mountains and must climb 5% grades in snowstorms.   Please share any experiences with winter driving conditions. I have researched winter and all-season tires, without any conclusions. Goodyear Assurance sounds like a good all-season tire. Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip sounds good in a softer H-rated tire.   How much of a snow tire will I need?
#41 of 86 Tire Longevity by snowboarder4 Apr 22, 2008 (4:36 am)
Among the many myths that I hear concerning the performance of a Prius - lack of power, lack of fuel savings against conventional engines, expensive battery replacements - my supervisor claims that a Prius wears through tire tread faster than other vehicles because of the weight of the battery pack. I would enjoy responding with a technical analysis of this myth based on the experience of other operators.   What is the weight of a Prius, with light construction materials, compared to the average SUV?   What is the life expectancy of tires on a Prius versus other typical vehicles?   What is the cost of tire replacement?   I cannot imagine any basis for any problems with a Prius over the lifetime operation costs of SUVs. I am tired of hearing from the misinformation campaigns.
#42 of 86 Re: Snow Tire Experience Requested [snowboarder4] by turdfergusson2 Apr 22, 2008 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: snowboarder4 (Apr 03, 2008 8:47 am) I live in upstate NY in the snow belt & have all my life. I just got a 2008 Prius with the stock Good Year tires on it. I immediately went to Tire Rack & got 4 Blizzak's. Front wheel drive is great, especially with ABS, traction control & VSC BUT.... There is just no replacement for snow tires. If you live where it snows there just is no way around it. All season's just don't cut it. 4 Blizzaks cost me $232.40 delivered to my door from tire rack. You just can't beat that. Get a spare set of rims & don't forget the tire pressure monitors & all you need to do twice per year is jack up the car & change the tires. It's just not worth taking the chance on snow & ice with all season's. I have had Blizzaks on my last 3 vehicles now & swear by them. I have never had any other snow tire handle that well on ice, or snow whether it be a coating or 3 feet. Replies to this message: snowboarder4 (Apr 22, 2008 6:42 pm) tomm (Dec 07, 2008 5:54 am) snowboarder4 (Dec 07, 2008 8:04 am) railroadjames (Dec 16, 2008 12:24 pm)
#43 of 86 Re: Snow Tire Experience by snowboarder4 Apr 22, 2008 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: turdfergusson2 (Apr 22, 2008 5:22 pm) Thank you for a practical experience assessment.

Messages Page 5 of 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 10 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Maintenance & Repair Toyota Prius Tire/Wheel Questions