Toyota Camry Hybrid tire recommendations
I have a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE with 215/55R17 tires that sadly needed to be replaced after 16,000 miles. It came with total garbage on the wheels: Bridgestone Turanza EL400. I did an alignment at 11,000 and rotation at 5,10,15K.
I had a hard time finding good information, so I’m hoping this can be THE place for Camry owners to discuss it. I really wanted to learn about MPG experience with different tires, but reviews I read from actual Camry owners just weren’t very helpful. Consumer Reports has three tires that they have rated as Excellent in the Rolling Resistance category and in the top half of their tire type:
- Michelin Primary MXV4 (H-rated)
- Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S (H-rated)
- Michelin Energy Saver A/S
Reading online reviews at tirerack.com and consumerreports.com, the MXV4-H seemed to be the best. (The MXV-4 V-rated is more expensive and has more rolling resistance and wears faster.) I bought some on January 25, 2013 and will be reviewing them over time.
If you have tested different tires with a fuel economy bias, please comment. If you have your own MPG tests using the MXV4-H, comment here.
Wow, my car is right at 16,000 miles and the tires also need to be replaced. They truly are TRASH tires.
I’m losing faith in Toyota. My last Camry (2003) had tires that made it to 30,000+ miles and cost *half* of what this car cost.
Thanks for your posts. I have the same exact car as you. Mine is loaded and it was to be my “dream car.”
I know that this is an old message but I’m hoping that you might give me an update.
I also have a 2012 Camry Hybrid bought new in March 2012. It came with the Bridgestone Turanza EL400 tires that are finally wearing out. I got 6 years and 45,000 miles out of mine but the dealer now recommends Yokahama tires. Not sure I want them, especially it will cost almost $1000 for 4 with mounting and balancing.
What have others used and how did they work out.
Kit