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My 2006 Toyota Prius needs a tire change. I’ve contacted several places for new tires and some places won’t put anything else but the tires that the car comes with Goodyear, other places say that Toyota recommends those tires but it’s not mandatory. I normally wouldn’t have a problem buying the Goodyear tires but I’m on a budget. The Goodyear tires cost 120 dollars for each and Falkens cost 66 dollars each. Should I buy the Goodyear’s or go with the Falkens? Will going with a different tire throw off my MPGs on my hybrid? What I have to do?
Answer: Those are a specially made tire for the Prius. they feature low rolling resistance for fuel economy and high load capacity – because with the battery the Prius is actually quite heavy for its size.
What is absolutely necessary – is to KEEP the PRESSURE UP! make sure it is at the plate spec! if you ignore your tires over several months the pressure will decay and they will start to wear out fast! You can probably go with “cheap” tires – but you may lose several MPG. Over the life of the tires may cost more than the “good tires”.
What is absolutely necessary – is to KEEP the PRESSURE UP! make sure it is at the plate spec! if you ignore your tires over several months the pressure will decay and they will start to wear out fast! You can probably go with “cheap” tires – but you may lose several MPG. Over the life of the tires may cost more than the “good tires”.
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