Tires affecting MPG
Please forward more details: Tire size, inflation pressure, etc.
Please forward more details: Tire size, inflation pressure, etc.
175/65R14Please forward more details: Tire size, inflation pressure, etc.
ok, so 4000 miles a month, lasting maybe 5 months, means only 20,000 miles out of your Goodyears? What Goodyears are you using with that 14" diameter wheel, and what was the treadwear rating? 2004+ Prius has a 15" wheel in the US (unless you get the SE region 17" upgrade), and internationally the 2004+ Prius has 16" wheels. The Classic Prius has 14" wheels.av_in_bc said:175/65R14Please forward more details: Tire size, inflation pressure, etc.
tried different inflation
42/40 seems to improve a little
as far as putting the original tires on they just don't last long enough. i drive about 4 thousand miles a month. that's new tires every 3 to 4 months maybe 5.
As I said, if he was talking about the OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92 XL tires for the Classic, 20,000 miles is about average. The original poster hasn't stated what Goodyears he was trying (but at 175/65 R14 it's obvioius it's a Classic Prius.)MGBGT said:20k miles life on these tires is too low, you should get at least twice, if not three times out of them!
Also, don't panic yet on the mileage, tires need to be worn in, and mileage should improve after about 500 to 1000 miles!
yes those were the onesThe original poster hasn't stated what Goodyears he was trying (but at 175/65 R14 it's obvioius it's a Classic Prius.)
i'm wondering alsoAlso, what would make a tire kill gas mileage? Does a tire with longer life have more rubber and therefore weigh more?
man, i hope soAlso, don't panic yet on the mileage, tires need to be worn in, and mileage should improve after about 500 to 1000 miles!