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Car and Driver Begins Long Term Review of Silver Prius XLE
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65209337/2025-toyota-prius-xle-reliability-maintenance/ [ATTACH]
Forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
Jul 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM -
thetoys liked patelgroup's post in the thread Window tinting?.
Window tinting can significantly help keep your Prius cooler in California’s summer heat by blocking additional infrared (IR) and UV...
Jul 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM -
thetoys attached a file to the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
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Jul 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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thetoys replied to the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
OEM 195/50 R19 (((195x0.50)x2)/25.4)+19=26.677” OD 225/55 R17 (((225x0.55)x2)/25.4)+17=26.744” OD 225/50 R18...
Jul 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM -
thetoys replied to the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
I chose 18 for the same reason vs the OEM 19 that I now use in the winter. I also did not like the OEM handling and lack of steering...
Jun 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM -
thetoys liked ingénieur's post in the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
You're wright! I prefer economy, comfort and better reliability on bad roads!
Jun 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM -
thetoys replied to the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
Always a trade off between Ride and Handling. Just what balance you like at end. I’ve always known that Toyota Suspension Tuning is...
Jun 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM -
thetoys liked Winston Smith's post in the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
I've never had the larger wheel on my Prius; part of the reason I bought an LE was the wheel size. I have owned other cars and prior...
Jun 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM -
thetoys replied to the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
For those who value Ride, Handling, Steering Feel and Highway Stability; I would recommend 18 over 17 when the OEM rims are 19s....
Jun 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM -
thetoys replied to the thread Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?.
Wished Toyota had an “middle” size as an option. I swapped out the OEM 19 tires for winters and run 225/18 R50 Michelins A/S4 (36psi)...
Jun 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM -
thetoys liked Blackat's post in the thread Window tinting?.
I just got back from a road trip thru Utah....107*. The windshield tint really helped. Do it
Jun 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM -
thetoys replied to the thread Window tinting?.
From a heat perspective it’s a no brainer to reduce IR on the largest window with a high end ceramic film. Windows film specialist also...
Jun 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM -
thetoys attached a file to the thread Window tinting?.
Got tint Friday. More interested in the Ceramic IR heat Rejection than the looks of a tinted car. Xpel RX. 30% Front, 20% Rear and back...
Jun 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
