low budget tires

[WReed82]

Hi Folks,

Our 2014 still has the original tires on the rear.
(Fronts were replaced when damaged)

I found some lower cost tires here:
https://www.performanceplustire.com/products/ts:175-60-15:ty:Tire/
Anybody heard of Achilles tires? Are the Yokohamas ok?

Any other currently available suggestions?

Thanks and good health, Weogo

 

[bradleydavidgood777]

I never heard of Achilles tires and just went searching for reviews online. Very little reviews. I would avoid those. And they are out of stock at your link.

Yokos are usually decent tires. If it were me, I'd buy those for $101. But they say limited availability.

 

[WReed82]

Thanks, your thinking is similar to mine.

Interesting site with lists of cars using particular tire sizes:
https://www.wheel-size.com/tire/iso-metric-175-60-R-15/

 

[Blackbelt]

Just as an FYI i have bought Achilles tires a few times and they performed fine. Good traction, good wear, good price. I would buy again.

 

[mradtke]

My Achilles tires are doing just fine as well.

 

[WReed82]

Good to know!
How are the Achilles for LRR, Low Rolling Resistance? Is the distance range lower?

 

[Blackbelt]

Good to know!
How are the Achilles for LRR, Low Rolling Resistance? Is the distance range lower?

I did not have them on my I-MiEV so i cannot comment on that. However, i did put them on my Prius C hybrid and my average fuel mileage did not change.

 

[WReed82]

Blackbelt, thanks!

 

[mradtke]

I did not notice any difference in range either. But, range is more closely tied to driving habits and road conditions, so any small change in range may be lost i the noise.

I also installed Continental Conti Eco Contact EP tires on the front at the same time, thus adding more confusion.