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    Tire Warranty Replacement for New Ecopias

    Sounds like we are in the same climate area (Joshua Tree Mojave desert), similar driving conditions (although I do more local driving) and use...
    Post by: Pat Horwath, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Tire Warranty Replacement for New Ecopias

    Thanks Patrick, I'll review with Firestone further before making a decision. The local independent Tire seller who sells tires does not offer...
    Post by: Pat Horwath, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Tire Warranty Replacement for New Ecopias

    tire pressure since purchasing these tires is 42 front and 40 rear.
    Post by: Pat Horwath, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Tire Warranty Replacement for New Ecopias

    This is a 2005 Prius with 182,00 miles (second owner). Two years ago I replaced 4 tires with the Ecopia 422BL P185/65R15 86H with a 65,000 mile...
    Thread by: Pat Horwath, Jul 6, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    4 New Struts for 2005 Prius?

    Thanks Patrick and others, This was helpful information. The shop quoted $1,000 for the repairs by phone. I'll bring it in on Monday to let...
    Post by: Pat Horwath, Apr 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    4 New Struts for 2005 Prius?

    Post by: Pat Horwath, Apr 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    4 New Struts for 2005 Prius?

    Purchased a used 2005 Prius a few years ago with 100,000 miles. Mileage is now close to 170,000. Moved to a rural S. Calif. high desert area...
    Thread by: Pat Horwath, Apr 10, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Ecopia 422 - P195/60R15 87H put on original 185/65R15 = LOW MPG

    I should have said the hubcap clip was perpendicular. It was sticking inward with a small piece held on by the hubcap. We noticed a gap and...
    Post by: Pat Horwath, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Ecopia 422 - P195/60R15 87H put on original 185/65R15 = LOW MPG

    Thanks for the responses. Oil change and maintenance done at Toyota a few weeks ago. Only Wheel Alignment by Firestone. Drove to town and...
    Post by: Pat Horwath, Jul 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Ecopia 422 - P195/60R15 87H put on original 185/65R15 = LOW MPG

    Purchased a 2005 used Prius a few years ago with Michelin X Radials 185/65R15 which got great gas mileage (48 to 55 average and 60+ on long...
    Thread by: Pat Horwath, Jul 28, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy