New Prius Owner

gpg · 07-08-2008, 12:27 PM

Hello All:

I just picked up my new (2008) Prius yesterday.
A friend of mine, told me to check out this site and also
to put more air in my tires (recommended at least 42/40).
My tires are Goodyear Integrity's, and I was concerned that with air
expansion from the now warm weather, would this be the ideal PSI Ratio.
Or, am I asking for trouble!
Please advise on this issue, and any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

GPG

rayb · 07-09-2008, 05:53 AM

Just picked up mine last Week from Prestige Ramsey. Have not looked at the Tire Press. I would set it up acording to the Book.
I was talking to another Prius yesterday at stop light near Woodbury Com.
He had 20k Miles on his and is getting around 50 MPG So far Im in the same range.
Good Luck
Ray B

Neicy · 07-09-2008, 07:09 AM

Hi gpg and welcome To PC. You have a smart friend. He is indeed right on with encouraging you to up the tire pressure. Anything up to max sidewall (probably 44psi) is perfectly safe and will increase both your mpg and your tire life. What you may sacrifice is a soft ride, and that is what the tire pressure recommended on the door jamb will give you. The lower the tire pressure, the more the sidewalls of the tire will flex, and that is what causes tires to heat up. If you do a site search for tire pressure you will see many posts from owners whose tires have worn out earlier than they should have because they ran them at 35/33. Always keep the front 2 psi higher than the rear to support the weight of the engine and ensure proper handling.

And welcome to you too rayb. There's lots of great info and helpful people here. Congratulations on your new drives!

NYPrius1 · 07-09-2008, 07:39 AM

Welcome To PC!!! Lots of good info here.
I have mine set at 42/40 with no problems for the last year. I am also in orange county!!

gpg · 07-09-2008, 05:38 PM

Thanks Ray

gpg · 07-09-2008, 05:40 PM

Thank you for the feedback Neicy

SparrowHawk60 · 07-16-2008, 12:13 PM

Hello GPG, another Orange County, NY Prius owner here!
Best of luck with your new car!

07-08-2008, 12:27 PM	#1
gpg Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, New York Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	New Prius Owner Hello All: I just picked up my new (2008) Prius yesterday. A friend of mine, told me to check out this site and also to put more air in my tires (recommended at least 42/40). My tires are Goodyear Integrity's, and I was concerned that with air expansion from the now warm weather, would this be the ideal PSI Ratio. Or, am I asking for trouble! Please advise on this issue, and any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, GPG

07-09-2008, 05:53 AM	#2
rayb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange Co. NY Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Pioneer #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New Prius Owner Just picked up mine last Week from Prestige Ramsey. Have not looked at the Tire Press. I would set it up acording to the Book. I was talking to another Prius yesterday at stop light near Woodbury Com. He had 20k Miles on his and is getting around 50 MPG So far Im in the same range. Good Luck Ray B

07-09-2008, 07:09 AM	#3
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 804 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 6	Re: New Prius Owner Hi gpg and welcome To PC. You have a smart friend. He is indeed right on with encouraging you to up the tire pressure. Anything up to max sidewall (probably 44psi) is perfectly safe and will increase both your mpg and your tire life. What you may sacrifice is a soft ride, and that is what the tire pressure recommended on the door jamb will give you. The lower the tire pressure, the more the sidewalls of the tire will flex, and that is what causes tires to heat up. If you do a site search for tire pressure you will see many posts from owners whose tires have worn out earlier than they should have because they ran them at 35/33. Always keep the front 2 psi higher than the rear to support the weight of the engine and ensure proper handling. And welcome to you too rayb. There's lots of great info and helpful people here. Congratulations on your new drives! __________________ Neicy 2009 Silver Pine Mica Pkg #2 2 Scangauge IIs v 3.15 with X-gauge

07-09-2008, 07:39 AM	#4
NYPrius1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 693 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 32 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 1	Re: New Prius Owner Welcome To PC!!! Lots of good info here. I have mine set at 42/40 with no problems for the last year. I am also in orange county!!

07-09-2008, 05:38 PM	#5
gpg Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, New York Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New Prius Owner Thanks Ray

07-09-2008, 05:40 PM	#6
gpg Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, New York Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New Prius Owner Thank you for the feedback Neicy

07-16-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
SparrowHawk60 Happy to be green! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Town of Newburgh, NY, U.S.of A. Posts: 412 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: New Prius Owner Hello GPG, another Orange County, NY Prius owner here! Best of luck with your new car!

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