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Help with new tires and dealer vs. third party

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Hobson's Choice, May 22, 2011.

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Our Canadian Touring model is similar in that it has the 17" wheels. Ours came with Michelin Pilot's, which I've set at 42/40 front/rear.

    I would not want to go any higher, and may even experiment with going a bit lower, see if it's detrimental to mileage: as-is the ride is pretty rough, I think especially with the 17" low profile tires: speedbumps, potholes etc can be pretty jarring.

    The door jamb placard for the 17's is 33/32 F/R I think, lower than the 15" higher profile tires.
     
    #21 Mendel Leisk, May 30, 2011
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