I've searched the forum for tire info and couldn't find this question answered:
At Costco, the tire guy told me that my Prius (which will need new tires soon) required special-order "high load" tires. The brand he carries is Bridgestone. He said that "regular" tires would wear out prematurely.
I bought the car used. The current tires are Dunlop, 195-60R14. They are in rather poor shape. The car has just under 40,000 miles on it and I don't know at what mileage the former owner replaced the factory standard tires. Unless he popped 'em off immediately, this looks like a lot of wear for, say, 20,000-30,000 miles.
I've noted the recommendations for Goodyear ComforTred and will look into those with my Goodyear dealer.
But does anyone know anything about that "high load" business?
Thanks!
Jan
At Costco, the tire guy told me that my Prius (which will need new tires soon) required special-order "high load" tires. The brand he carries is Bridgestone. He said that "regular" tires would wear out prematurely.
I bought the car used. The current tires are Dunlop, 195-60R14. They are in rather poor shape. The car has just under 40,000 miles on it and I don't know at what mileage the former owner replaced the factory standard tires. Unless he popped 'em off immediately, this looks like a lot of wear for, say, 20,000-30,000 miles.
I've noted the recommendations for Goodyear ComforTred and will look into those with my Goodyear dealer.
But does anyone know anything about that "high load" business?
Thanks!
Jan