My 2007 Prius Touring(16" wheels) at 145k is due for it's 3rd set of tires. My current tires are Ecopia EP100's which are summer only. I live in NE IL and run winter wheels/tires during the winter.
My criteria:
195/55R16(preferred) or 205/50R16
LRR/MPG
Noise/ride
cost
tread life/wear
Options:
Bridgestone EP422
Pirelli P7
Yokohama YK580
I did not add the Michelins since they are typically over $150 a tire. 4 x $25 = $100 difference and I don't believe they are that much better? My cousin is a manager at Discount tire and really likes the P7 & YK580's. However, he doesn't look at it from a MPG standpoint.
My criteria:
195/55R16(preferred) or 205/50R16
LRR/MPG
Noise/ride
cost
tread life/wear
Options:
Bridgestone EP422
Pirelli P7
Yokohama YK580
I did not add the Michelins since they are typically over $150 a tire. 4 x $25 = $100 difference and I don't believe they are that much better? My cousin is a manager at Discount tire and really likes the P7 & YK580's. However, he doesn't look at it from a MPG standpoint.