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Replying to: jlondon2 (Nov 02, 2006 5:57 pm) My experience is Toyota vehicle wheels may not be aligned correctly from the factory or they take a beating during shipping. That may have had an effect. Also, if you were not watching the tire pressure closely you could have worn the tires faster than normal. Toyota's recommended pressure seems to be right at the lower limit. Many have been running the Integrities at 42PSI front and 40PSI rear and report even wear. Note also that the Integrities are just about the least expensive tires Goodyear makes, so rapid wear should be expected. Get new tires, have a "four wheel alignment" done (the front can be adjusted, but they usually just check the rear - to correct it shims are needed - not a "normal" job according to Toyota). You may want to try a little higher pressure in the tires. Never exceed the "max pressure" indicated on the sidewall. If you try a higher pressure, watch the wear of the tread. If the centre wears faster than the sides of the tread, lower the pressure, but never lower than the placard on the door jamb indicates. Most owners get 40,000 to 60,000 mi. on tires. |
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question? you hear this question come up many times i suppose! to the people who have driven in a lot of snow in all climates. if you were to let one set of tires on your prius all year round what would they be? considering ride handling rolling resistance snow traction etc.? what would be the tires for the prius? thank you for your answers.  pete
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Replying to: seeko (Nov 05, 2006 7:32 am) Please remember to check the discussion list for the appropriate discussion for your comments and questions. You'll get a better and faster response by posting in a discussion that's about the subject or problem you're interested in. |
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| I finally upgraded my standard Toyota Prius tires, which are 185/60R15, and the cheapest Goodyear offers for these kind of cars. I chose the Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread high performing tire in a larger size, 195/60R15, and the difference in handling, safety on wet/snowy roads, and road feel is immediately noticeable and terrific. the 195 size is an approved alternate size by Toyota, and is the size they now put on their vehicles sold in Europe. Cornering, braking, and straight line driving is now a solid feel. and the tires give the car a great sporty look. Hope this is useful to other owners. | |
| Any replacement tires available for the Prius other than the OEM Bridgestone Turanza? Only ones I could find were very expensive run flat tires. | |
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My car is a 2002 prius. I had one rear wheel blow out, then I had another set go bad. I have bought firestone RE 92 Potenzas. They said top of the line. I rotated once in 5,000 miles, then I went 10,000 between rotations. I got to buy 2 more tires. Outer tire, they were almost worn through. Since I did not rotate in the 5 k mile limit, they were not covered. This time I am going to watch those miles like a maniac and keep them aired up to 40 lbs, even though they said that 35 lbs is better. I am really getting scared about this tire crap. I am not one of these upper management people who want to try an experiment, I spent a good portion of my income and gambled that I would save gas in the long run. I also had a computer and a fuel pump replaced, thank god it was covered. But I had to argue like a b.... Should I just bail out now and get a toyota corolla? I think I made a big mistake buying this. Has anybody else here bailed out and went back to the old fashioned cars?
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Replying to: urbandude42 (Jan 21, 2007 5:04 pm) Others have reported much faster wear. Check out the Tire Rack here for recommendations -- including user reviews. You can mail-order the tires from them, at typically much lower prices than your local tire store, and they have a network of installers nationwide.
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Replying to: 210delray (Jan 21, 2007 5:17 pm)  sbcglobal.net This damn web site does not even let me sign in half the time. This technology stuff is way overrated. |
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I recently replaced my OEM Goodyears after 28,000 miles with four Michelin HydroEdge tires. The results were disappointing as far as traction on the snow in Central New York State.The Prius with it's quirky traction control,which protects the electric motor, is still a DANGEROUS vehicle on snow and ice. Loved the car though but I finally gave up on it. I traded it in on a 2007 RAV4 4 banger.I will really miss the 48.6 mpg 3 year average, but I will not get "T-boned" trying to exit a parking lot as the Prius just sits there. It has been fun! But it's over!
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Replying to: texvegas (Feb 06, 2007 4:13 am) I believe that newer Prius models will allow the Traction Control to be turned off, or they modified the computer to allow more wheel slippage in icy conditions. Not sure which one was done, but the newer models are apparently better than 2005 and before.
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