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#143 of 198 Re: Similar Scenario But 80K Plus [rick294] by bubkis Jul 14, 2008 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Jul 11, 2008 7:44 am) Dear Rick294, I am not entirely sure why the tires wear so quickly other than to point to the Tread Wear Rating number of only 260.... ie. not long lasting Tread wear.
#144 of 198 Re: Similar Scenario But 80K Plus [rick294] by railroadjames Jul 14, 2008 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Jul 11, 2008 7:44 am) Sorry for not getting back to you sooner but....Grandpas gotta lot to do these days. About the tire wear: I'm not sure there's a complete answer to the issue. Not everybody got the same brand and then there's the issue 'bout tire air pressure...Recommended tire pressure is quite high and some owners fail to keep tires the right level. As I pointed out, the problem with Alignment can be a serious factor as to tire wear. I got 51K on my "OEM" tires and then only 22K when I came to realize I had an "alignment" problem that led to new tires again.
#145 of 198 Tires, again by rick294 Jul 15, 2008 (12:00 pm)
It could be that I have mistaken the tread wear number on the OEM Prius tires. The same Goodyear Integrity tires on the 05 Corolla we had were rated at 460. Bubkis says his are 260. I did see that low of a figure on some Scion Goodyear tires before we decided to go with Prius. I had never seen a treadwear figure that low before. Pays to take a closer look, apparently. I'm unhappy that Toyota would put that low quality of tire on their products. Disappointing. Replies to this message: bubkis (Jul 15, 2008 3:04 pm) 210delray (Jul 15, 2008 7:07 pm) bubkis (Jul 16, 2008 8:33 am)
#146 of 198 Re: Tires, again [rick294] by bubkis Jul 15, 2008 (3:04 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Jul 15, 2008 12:00 pm) Rick294 be sure that they are exactly the same tires. The Prius OEM tires are V rated which typically means "higher quality" softer compound with stiffer sidewalls, faster speeds (Corvette speeds) (and lower Treadwear) Why they put them on Prius is unknown to me....   Check out tirerack.com for the specs on the Prius OEM tires. The UTQG # is 260 for this tire.   http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Bridgestone&model=Turanza+EL400-02&p- artnum=955VR6EL40002&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=18   195/55VR16 Load Index 86 = 1168lbs (530kg) per tire Speed Rating “V” = 149mph (240kph) 86V SL Treadwear: 260 Traction: A Temperature: A260 A A Replies to this message: 210delray (Jul 15, 2008 7:07 pm) bubkis (Jul 16, 2008 8:33 am)
#147 of 198 Re: Tires, again [bubkis] by 210delray Jul 15, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: bubkis (Jul 15, 2008 3:04 pm) The tire size you reference is only applicable for the Touring model. Replies to this message: bubkis (Jul 16, 2008 8:33 am)
#148 of 198 Re: Tires, again [210delray] by bubkis Jul 16, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: 210delray (Jul 15, 2008 7:07 pm) That is correct. I am driving a touring prius. 16" Tires.   The 15" tires (Non touring Model) are indeed rated at 460. Based on these subjective tread wear numbers, they should last much longer than the 16" touring models. Check out tirerack.com. They have all the specs on OEM and replacement tires. Its an excellent resource including Customer reviews of tires.
#149 of 198 2001 Prius At 50K by sarahdance Jul 31, 2008 (6:42 pm)
I bought a used 2001 Prius in 2007 from N. Hollywood Toyota. There were a number of problems that the dealer needed to fix that were not taken care of before they sold it to me. I think I paid too much for the car and could not afford an extended warranty but the original warranty still had some time left on it.   I had problems with the car not starting periodically but they seemed to have fixed that finally. Now, though, the problem has returned and the warranty has run out. It will cost $215 dollars just to get to the problem, which seems to be with the high voltage system, according to the diagnostic. In addition, a slow break fluid leak appeared a few weeks ago and I am told that it will take 5 hours and $500 just to get to the leak area because it is so buried under other things.   Don't get me wrong, I love the car but I am disappointed with the reliability and the cost of the repairs, which I can't afford. Does anyone know if it is possible to buy an extended warranty at this late date? Also, I may need to buy a car - does anyone know of a good car broker? I don't want to make another mistake on price paid. Replies to this message: rick294 (Aug 01, 2008 7:44 am) sarahdance (Aug 02, 2008 4:07 pm) bubkis (Aug 03, 2008 7:30 pm) stevegold (Aug 03, 2008 8:18 pm)
#150 of 198 Re: 2001 Prius At 50K [sarahdance] by rick294 Aug 01, 2008 (7:44 am)
Replying to: sarahdance (Jul 31, 2008 6:42 pm) I understand that the early Priuses (2003 and older) did have some problems here and there. For brokers, check the Yellow Pages under Automobile or Automotive - Brokers. Priuses, right now, are seen as gold-plated. It might pay to put out the money to get it repaired and then sell it. Last year, Priuses were popular, but this year (after gas crossed the $4 line) they are in huge demand. You didn't state what you paid for the car, but whatever it was, it likely would have been that much more this year. My suggestion would be to skip the extended warranty, get it fixed to your satisfaction and sell it. You'll have no problem selling it, I'm sure. Charge enough to get all your money back that you've put into it. Buy another small Toyota product (Echo, Yaris, Corolla) that get good gas mileage and make a deposit and put your name on a new Prius waiting list. You can always step out of the line if you want to. I understand the 2010 Prius is to arrive in January, 2009. Good luck. Replies to this message: sarahdance (Aug 02, 2008 4:07 pm) bubkis (Aug 03, 2008 7:30 pm) stevegold (Aug 03, 2008 8:18 pm)
#151 of 198 Re: 2001 Prius At 50K [rick294] by sarahdance Aug 02, 2008 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Aug 01, 2008 7:44 am) Thank you very much for your suggestions. I bought the car for $17,000, thinking that the freeway stickers were worth 2K or 3K. Now I owe $14K and the car is not shown as being worth more than about $12K at best, but it has these problems which, until fixed, would make it worth less. At the moment I am bummed, but I am looking at the options and will figure out the best way to go. Thanks again. Replies to this message: bubkis (Aug 03, 2008 7:30 pm) stevegold (Aug 03, 2008 8:18 pm)
#152 of 198 Re: 2001 Prius At 50K [sarahdance] by bubkis Aug 03, 2008 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: sarahdance (Aug 02, 2008 4:07 pm) Sarahdance, My suggestion would be to fix-er up now and sell ASAP if you're uncomfortable with the car. There is no better time to sell a Prius than when Gas prices are around $4/gal. Prius's no matter what yr, have never been in such high demand... Call a dealer and find out how long the wait list is for a new one. Last I checked in our area it was 3-4 months.

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