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Getting New Michelins and adding toe to alignment help

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by CheapChic, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. CheapChic

    CheapChic New Member

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    Tomorrow, i am getting new Michelin energy tires and adding toe
    to the alignment.

    how much toe should I add to the front for better handleing. I still want to stay within specs.
     
    #1 CheapChic, Mar 19, 2007
  2. grasshopper

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CheapChic @ Mar 19 2007, 08:12 PM) [snapback]408686[/snapback]</div>

    I keep mine at +.05.
     
    #2 grasshopper, Mar 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ Mar 20 2007, 11:37 AM) [snapback]408928[/snapback]</div>

    Did you lose any MPG at that setting

    thanks
     
    #3 CheapChic, Mar 22, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CheapChic @ Mar 22 2007, 06:31 AM) [snapback]410069[/snapback]</div>

    No. The angle is so little that it doesn’t have any determinable effect on the mileage. It does have a significant effect on the stability of the car. IE. A tendency to not wander all over the lane.
     
    #4 grasshopper, Mar 22, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ Mar 22 2007, 10:30 AM) [snapback]410111[/snapback]</div>
    Good to know - thanks. I'm coming up on 20K with the OEM tires, and I'm tired of getting blown all over the place on a windy day. New tires - not sure what yet - and an alignment (+.05 toe) should do the trick.
     
    #5 GreenGene, Mar 22, 2007
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