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Squealing tires

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by combest, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. combest

    combest Junior Member

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    What would be the cause of the tires on our 2009 Prius squealing? This just started a few months ago. We are about to hit 20,000 miles.
     
    #1 combest, Aug 20, 2010
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    Low tyre/tire pressures?
    Tracking/allignment out?

    I usually find it's one or the other, but I'm sure others will add their comments.
     
    #2 GrumpyCabbie, Aug 20, 2010
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    What Grumpy wrote. Tire pressures should be checked at least monthly, after the car has been parked for at least an hour. And have you driven over any curbs or fallen trees? :_>
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Aug 20, 2010
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    No curbs or trees. :)

    And I keep the pressures as per the door placard. Even bumped them up 5 lbs just to see if that would help, but no joy.

    Just had a look at the tries, though, and it looks like the front left is wearing on the inside. One pothole too many, maybe. Thanks fer input.
     
    #4 combest, Aug 20, 2010
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    Hot pavement?

    :D

    Sudden unintended acceleration?

    :D
     
    #5 BAllanJ, Aug 20, 2010
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Are they the original tires? They do wear out rather fast.
     
    #6 richard schumacher, Aug 23, 2010
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    Check the tire tread depth, especially on the front tires. My guess is that you need new tires.
     
    #7 Patrick Wong, Aug 23, 2010
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