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F8L · 10-13-2011, 01:59 AM

I've had excellent results with the Nokian i3 and the Yokohama dB Super E-Spec (uses 80% less petroleum during manufacturing). Both were oem Prius sized at 185/65/15. Both tires were great for predictable handling, low noise and LRR. The dB's are wearing down faster than the Nokians and I'm a bit worried about hydroplaning but so far they work well in straight downpour events.

I recently installed Michelin Primacy MXM4 215/45/17 tires on my 17" wheels and despite always taking about a 6mpg hit when I put the 17s on, I really like this tire. It rolls well, is very quiet, handles well for a LRR luxury car tire, and has a high treadwear rating of 500. Michelin also offers a $70 rebate on their tires which is nice.

The next 15" tires I am considering are the Energy Saver A/S (when production begins again) and the Continental Contiprocontact ecoplus. I study tire tests quite a bit and these two always perform well.

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F8L EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 152 F8L's 2012 Prius - '12 Toyota Prius Three with Solar Roof 90 day: 62.14 mpg (US) Thanks: 15 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	I've had excellent results with the Nokian i3 and the Yokohama dB Super E-Spec (uses 80% less petroleum during manufacturing). Both were oem Prius sized at 185/65/15. Both tires were great for predictable handling, low noise and LRR. The dB's are wearing down faster than the Nokians and I'm a bit worried about hydroplaning but so far they work well in straight downpour events. I recently installed Michelin Primacy MXM4 215/45/17 tires on my 17" wheels and despite always taking about a 6mpg hit when I put the 17s on, I really like this tire. It rolls well, is very quiet, handles well for a LRR luxury car tire, and has a high treadwear rating of 500. Michelin also offers a $70 rebate on their tires which is nice. The next 15" tires I am considering are the Energy Saver A/S (when production begins again) and the Continental Contiprocontact ecoplus. I study tire tests quite a bit and these two always perform well.