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Tire Pressure in your Hydroedge Tires?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Bill Compton, Oct 11, 2005.

  1. Bill Compton

    Bill Compton New Member

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    At 28,000 miles the OEM tires still had good tread for a number of months. Had always kept tire pressure at 38 front and 36 back. But a blowout forced me to get all new tires today. Got the
    Michelin Hydroedge. Any opinions about pressure by those running these tires?
    Thanks
     
    #1 Bill Compton, Oct 11, 2005
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    I just pumped mine up to the same 42/40 I ran the Integrities at and have been happy with ride and performance. If you prefer the softer ride of the 38/36 you can always go with that.

    Be prepared for a pretty hard hit on mileage for the first 1000+ miles, but they break in and perform only slighly worse than the LRR Integrities with much better grip and handling.
     
    #2 efusco, Oct 11, 2005
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    I've been running my HydroEdges at 44/42 since I got them... 25,000 miles ago.
     
    #3 john1701a, Oct 11, 2005
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    hey, quick question. I had a tire blowout once in the rain, and it was one of the scariest experiences of my life. this happens to be a fluke, or crud in the road, right? or will i feel much better if i just buy the hydroedge up front? Rainy travel = my worst nightmare.

    one other question - if the stock tires are new when they get pulled off my car, can i give them to another local prius driver?
     
    #4 geologyrox, Oct 12, 2005
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    I'm running 42/40. They ride well; noise about the same. Great on wet pavement.

    05-BC - Port Angeles, WA
     
    #5 tullynoon, Oct 14, 2005
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    John,

    Just order mine.. How are they wearing so far..

    (I plan on doing 42/40 as well)
     
    #6 p626808, Oct 14, 2005
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