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Old 09-25-2010, 02:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Patrick View Post
The problem with the original LRR tires as used on the Prius was their low treadwear. I believed they got about 2-3 mpg better than a normal tire, but they wore out quickly and the replacement cost outweighed the savings in fuel. Consumer Reports has some ratings for both rolling resistance and treadwear.
So stock Prius tires are not worth getting but there are other options out there for LRR tires, I would assume that it's still worth getting LRR tires for the Prius over discount tire options.
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