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    winter tires for 19" wheels - any hope?

    Forgot that Canada has more choices when it comes to winter tires. Nothing wrong with X-ice.
    Post by: thetoys, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    winter tires for 19" wheels - any hope?

    Been Running Toyo GSi-6 OEM size 195/50 R19 for the winter on the OEM rims Run Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 225/50 R18 for Spring, Summer and Fall on...
    Post by: thetoys, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    My new Prius Prime electrical system would not turn on at start up

    Sort of off topic Question. Just out of curiosity, has anyone with a Prime (PHEV) with a Solar Panel roof gotten a dead 12v battery?
    Post by: thetoys, Mar 4, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Engine issues?!?!

    Glad car is working in hv mode again. Which green light are you referring to?
    Post by: thetoys, Dec 30, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Wheel spec and limitation

    OEM size 195/50R 19 Michelin X-ice Toyo GSi-6 available in Canada. You should read the reviews on these tires. They are both top tier tires. I’m...
    Post by: thetoys, Dec 18, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Tire Size and Calibration Puzzle ?

    At highway speeds, Prius Prime Speedometer reading 3% higher than Waze on OEM 19”.
    Post by: thetoys, Nov 19, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Tires and the Prius

    Do a search on YouTube “Prius vs GTI”. Point of video is how a change from OEM 195 19” to 225 18” wheels and tires gets the Prius Handling very...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 2, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Tires and the Prius

    Toying with the Idea of getting a set of 18 x 8 Enkei Rims on 225/50 Bridgestone RE980AS+ and Using the OEM 19" for Winter (on either Toyo GSi-6...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 2, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    The Toyota Prius Is the 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year

    Toyota Prius Wins 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year Link to Motor Trend: https://www.motortrend.com/news/toyota-prius-hybrid-2024-car-of-the-year/
    Thread by: thetoys, Nov 16, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Motor Trend 2024 Toyota Prius COTY Review: A Prius You Should Want

    Prius - Car of the year finalist review Link to Motor Trend https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-toyota-prius-coty-finalist-review/
    Thread by: thetoys, Nov 15, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Prime F/R Weight Distribution

    Motor Trend Review of Prius Limited https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-toyota-prius-limited-first-test-review/ Motor Trend List Prius...
    Post by: thetoys, Nov 3, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen 5 Prime Lug Bolts

    I’m curious if The Pre-Production Prius Prime reviewed on The Car Care Nut was intended for the European market.
    Post by: thetoys, Nov 1, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Prime F/R Weight Distribution

    Been Curious about the Prime Weight Distribution since the heavy battery is under the Rear Seat. Finally found Published Front to Rear Weight...
    Post by: thetoys, Nov 1, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum