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Excessive Wheel Spin

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by m8547, Jan 10, 2019.

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  1. Rob43

    Rob43 Senior Member

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    Your Prime has way too much power, it's time to get a slower car....

    On a serious note, deflate your Blizzaks down to ~28 to 30 psi; this should solve your problem most of the time.


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    #21 Rob43, Jan 11, 2019
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  2. juhjuhjuhjames

    juhjuhjuhjames Junior Member

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    Yeah, naturally I just drive slower in the Prius, but I’m in Seattle so there was a good chance the roads were slick when I heard the “clunk” noise maybe that was it?
     
    #22 juhjuhjuhjames, Jan 11, 2019
  3. sam spade 2

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    And ALL cars do that.
    It is just way more noticeable on ones with:
    Not much weight.
    Narrow LRR tires.
    Front wheel drive.
    Torquey electric motors.

    In addition to person-hole covers, the painted stripes on the roads tend to be slick even when dry.
    The wide white "stopping lines" often are the worst.
     
    #23 sam spade 2, Jan 11, 2019
  4. m8547

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    That would probably help. My car was delivered with something like 55 PSI in all four tires. It was like driving on ice until I realized I should check the pressure. I usually run about 35 in the blizzaks and 38-ish in the all seasons.
     
    #24 m8547, Jan 11, 2019
  5. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    At 55 psi you could drive over a dime and tell if it’s heads or tails.
     
    #25 schja01, Jan 12, 2019
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    If you think the one wheel slip on manhole covers, gravel, paint, (and don't forget tar snakes!!) is bad in a Prius, try it on a motorcycle. :eek:

    Just drive it.
     
    #26 jerrymildred, Jan 12, 2019
  7. sam spade 2

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    Actually that is really good training.
    As long as another vehicle isn't tailgating you at the time. (y)
     
    #27 sam spade 2, Jan 12, 2019
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