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Strange noise in the fender (split from welcome Mods)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by bhwalker, Jul 11, 2009.

  1. bhwalker

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    I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?
     
    #1 bhwalker, Jul 11, 2009
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    Re: Welcome the new Gen III Prius forum moderators!

    LOL

    Well, if the new moderators haven't had to move a thread to it's correct place...now is the time!!

    ROFLOL

    Wow...
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Re: Welcome the new Gen III Prius forum moderators!

    I was going to comment on it this morning but I was laughing to hard and simply left to go make coffee lol
     
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    Re: Welcome the new Gen III Prius forum moderators!

    Yea, duely moved. First post no less... and what a hijack!
     
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    If it's reproducible, get your friendly local service department to take a peek - that's what the Warranty is there for!

    Also, look for evidence of rubbing either on the fender itself or the tire.
     
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    I am experiencing the exact same thing with my 2 month old 2010. Did you find out what it was?

    I was planning on bringing it in to have them look at it next week, but would appreciate any info you can pass on. Its driving me nuts!
     
    #6 crake, Oct 8, 2009
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    Have you had larger wheels fitted on a Prius II? The standard wheels are 15" with a 195/65 R15 tyre; wider tyres (larger first number) will likely rub at full lock. The Prius V, which comes with 17" wheels, has less lock and a wider turning circle precisely to avoid this issue.
     
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    This is caused by the road surface and you are actually lucky to have a car that exhibits this characteristic. Many people, especially rock musicians, love the sound of a Fender Roads.*
    http://www.fenderrhodes.com/models/mark1a.php









    *I'm so sorry but I couldn't resist.
     
    #8 jburns, Oct 8, 2009
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