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  1. GaryD1

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    anyone know brand tires the 15 inch tires on eco will be running? If more air pressure is needed for mpg, then what tire? Most LLR tires max out at 44 lbs pressure.
     
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    I am not sure about LLR tires I have always put Low Rolling Resistance tires on my Prius.

    The Eco uses special tires with the recommended air pressure already raised.
     
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    yep LRR tires
     
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    The pressure is higher, but still under 44psi.
     
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    Yes we know the 2-eco tires I forget the brand but it is special LRR tire that might be part of the secret for higher MPG of eco, but the tire is not great in rating for normal driving (good news bad news story)
     
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    The tire brand is documented here somewhere. Dunlop something?
     
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    OIC, was thinking I read where the front was 46psi, guess I read wrong
     
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    more like 36f/34r.
     
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    39/35?

    Maybe searching the site for that text string will find it. But use google search not the site's search, it's better.
     
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    I think its probably this: which has as a spec 44 psia max on TireRack.com
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    Dunlop EnaSave 01 running 39/36 psi. Standard cars run 36/35. Page 734 of the owner's manual. Note that the ZVW-51L model is the Eco model. The core models are ZVW-50

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    Taken from cleampg.com.

    Please visit the site for information on the data on the day of testing.

    Steady State Speed vs Fuel Economy results | Page 8 | CleanMPG

    Considering that the Corolla (non-valvematic model) can achieve near 50mpg at 50mph (I was driving. Flat road, cruise control), the 78mpg at 50mph is impressive, and frankly, needed. It also means that under the old EPA testing where the highway portion tops out at 50 something mph rather than 68mph, the 2016 Prius would've been rated much higher.


    Also, a heads-up for anyone considering the Eco model

    Anyone else getting excessive tire wear? (Dunlop Enasave 165/65r14) - MirageForum.com

    Looks like there's excessive overinflation wear (worn down the centre). The Mirage's factory pressure is pumped up as well, almost the same as the Eco's recommended pressures.
     
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    What will the price difference be from a reg base model two compared to an ECO?

    If its any more than a few hundred bucks I would opt for a base two and just slap a set of the above mentioned super LRR tires onto it (sell the stockers) and would thus then retain my spare tire and rear wiper both of which i used on my past Prii..

    re. the 60 lb weight diff, well It could be an excuse to lose a few lbs off the ol belly...



    Im not really in the loop re. all the ECO details but is it also true that the eco rear seats do not fold flat? Thats a neg in my books. Does the LI ION battery provide further stealth range?
     
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    The difference is US$500.

    The Eco's seats fold. I can't remember if they're flat but they shouldn't be any different than the Li-Ion models with a tire repair kit (like the Four or Four Touring).

    The idea is that the Li-Ion will provide the same performance as the NiMH. IOW, Toyota used Li-Ion to reduce size and weight, rather than boost performance. This also helps keep costs down.
     
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    It seems to be the models without a spare (eco/4/4T) are not flat.
     
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    Thanks Tideland :)


    I just noticed the configurator was up on toyota's website and was just messing around with it. Noticed the $500 premium for the ECO as well.
     
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    Isn't that backasswards? lol..
     
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    I'm still PO'd about not having a space. A spare tire has saved me more than one in my lifetime.... Does that mean the other tires are run flats at 2x the normal cost?
     
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    No run flats on the Prius (thank goodness).
     
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    Everything was higher under the pre-2008 test.

    Not with some thought; the spare tire has to go somewhere. Unlike trucks, cars place it within the cabin or trunk area. On the trims without a spare, Toyota is giving you more cargo space instead of filling the area the spare tire went just to have a flat floor.

    No. Just an inflator with goo. Since TPMS is mandatory, if a person wishes, they can install run flats if they wish, but they are heavier in addition to costing more.
     
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    Further on "runflats", you are not permitted to repair them (according to the sidewall imprinting). So one nail/screw and it's new tyre time. :)
     
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