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Random Fishtailing of the Rear Wheels of e-AWD at Slow Highway Speed

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Cricky, Jan 24, 2022.

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  1. Pulse07

    Pulse07 Active Member

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    Im going to call the miss matched tires and going 55mph, kinda high.

    throw some cement bags in the rear and keep a full tank as possible to put more weight in the rear
     
    #21 Pulse07, Jan 25, 2022
  2. sam spade 2

    sam spade 2 Senior Member

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    Just a note:
    The loss of traction on the rear was NOT really random.
    There was something on the roadway that caused it.......most likely a patch of black ice or a very wide paint strip,
    They get slick with just a little water sometimes.
     
    #22 sam spade 2, Jan 26, 2022
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