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    2025 MY changes?

    I would not call driving a ZR-1 wasting fuel. I would say that it is more like sensory therapy. Worth every drop of fuel. Prius has a different...
    Post by: thetoys, Sep 13, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Prime (PPPXP) 10,000 mile road trip report

    Great Road Trip Will B! I can relate to many of the experiences that you shared. Just got back from 10 day road trip to the Canadian Maritime...
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Window tinting?

    [ATTACH]Picture through Windshield Xpel 80 XR on Ferry ride between Lévis and Quebec City. Smoke from Wild Fires seen surrounding Le Chateau...
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 16, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?

    [ATTACH] Glad that I put 225/50 R18 Zrated tires on the Prius. Cabot Trail is Awesome. Would recommend to anyone. Road has a lot of high speed...
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 14, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Window tinting?

    [ATTACH] Xpel 80 on Windshield and Sunroofs On Road Trip. Picture taken on PEI.
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 14, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Cabin / Air Filter Combo

    I was just at the Dealer - recommendation is to change cabin air filter every 24000 KM (15000miles). I just had them change it since the labor...
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 5, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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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]
    Thread by: thetoys, Jul 3, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?

    225/50 R18 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    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 (((225x0.50)x2)/25.4)+18=26.858” OD...
    Post by: thetoys, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    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 feel. With...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    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 target...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    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. YouTube Everyday...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    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) for the...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    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 warned...
    Post by: thetoys, Jun 29, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum