As the proud new owner of a used 2002 Silver Prius, I've just started getting into my vehicle. I purchased it with 18,700 miles (30,093 kms) and I noticed that the front tires were wearing thinner than the rear tires.
Of course the car came with the Bridgestone Potenza's. I took it to the local tire store and they told me that inside tread was showing secondary rubber, and that all 4 tires had to be replaced.
Reluctantly I agreed, and the new tires were shipped into the area. When they arrived I had them installed, and was told that Bridgestone provides no warranty on the tire. I asked about alternatives, and was told that Michellin has a new tire designed specificially for my beloved Prius. When the tires came in, the store called to tell me that if I had put anything other than Bridgestone Tires on the vehicle that Toyota would void my warranty. The salesperson said he saw a Service Bulletin from Toyota that confirmed this. Anybody know anything about it?
Over the last 2 tanks of fuel I'm averaging better than 54 mpg (7 litres per 100kms).
Of course the car came with the Bridgestone Potenza's. I took it to the local tire store and they told me that inside tread was showing secondary rubber, and that all 4 tires had to be replaced.
Reluctantly I agreed, and the new tires were shipped into the area. When they arrived I had them installed, and was told that Bridgestone provides no warranty on the tire. I asked about alternatives, and was told that Michellin has a new tire designed specificially for my beloved Prius. When the tires came in, the store called to tell me that if I had put anything other than Bridgestone Tires on the vehicle that Toyota would void my warranty. The salesperson said he saw a Service Bulletin from Toyota that confirmed this. Anybody know anything about it?
Over the last 2 tanks of fuel I'm averaging better than 54 mpg (7 litres per 100kms).