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Old 09-20-2012, 01:16 AM   #8 (permalink)
F8L
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F8L's 2012 Prius - '12 Toyota Prius Three with Solar Roof
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Hands down the the tire with the highest fuel economy in that size is the Mchelin Energy Saver A/S. We (the Prius community) have tried every other tire out there and the a energy Saver A/S beats them all by at least 2mpg. The Ecopia EP100 was very close but it is a summer tire and is discontinued. If you get the $70 rebate from Mchelin then the price is comparable to other premium tires and offers the lowest cost per mile to run. The ride is fantastic and they are very quiet. The only argument against them is lackluster handling but you have to trade something for extreme fuel efficiency. They offer a 65,000 mile tread warranty in that size too. Seriously, this tire can't be beat for fuel efficiency.
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2012 Prius Three with Solar Roof - Blizzard Pearl w/dark gray interior: Prius Plug-In 15" Wheels | Michelin Energy Saver A/S 195/65/15 tires | TRD Lowering Springs | WeatherTech FloorLiners | Scangauge II | Morimoto/DDM HIDs 5000K | Clazzio Leather Seat Covers | Best Tank: 71.7mpg@702miles | Best Trip: 95.9mpg@233miles
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