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Factory Tire Pressure Off

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by SureValla, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. SureValla

    SureValla Member

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    So I just went to the gas station to increase my tire pressure to what ive seen around here of 42/40 and was surprised to find that ALL my tires were set at 38 PSI. This is the first time ive checked my tires since buying the car a month ago.

    I have a 07 touring. Anyone else find their car came with a strange tire pressure?
     
    #1 SureValla, Aug 16, 2007
  2. Malarkey

    Malarkey New Member

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    My tires were very low PSI and didn't match left to right.
     
    #2 Malarkey, Aug 17, 2007
  3. tekn0wledg

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    My factory tire pressure was:

    Front: 36L 35R
    Rear: 32L 34R

    So mine were way off....
     
    #3 tekn0wledg, Aug 17, 2007
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    Mine were 35 all around....for a short time anyways :)
     
    #4 AOV, Aug 17, 2007
  5. hobbit

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    break out the bike pump... very easy to bring 'em all up in the
    neighborhood of 44 or better.
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    _H*
     
    #5 hobbit, Aug 17, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ Aug 17 2007, 10:31 AM) [snapback]497785[/snapback]</div>
    Our Prius was delivered with 42 psi front, 40 psi rear
     
    #6 Cacti, Aug 17, 2007
  7. cwerdna

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    Sometimes cars come w/tires way overinflated. I hear that some dealers do it to avoid getting flat spots on the tires.

    My former 02 Nissan Maxima came w/tires inflated way over the recommended on the door sticker and over the max pressure listed on the tires.
     
    #7 cwerdna, Aug 18, 2007
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    Poleikleng,

    Where did you find a smart dealer?
     
    #8 Neicy, Aug 18, 2007
  9. 4n6

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    My 07 came with the 17inch tire upgrade.
    They were supposed to be 35psi all around, when I went to check they were 30 psi all around.
     
    #9 4n6, Aug 18, 2007
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