Best Tire Inflation by Experience?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by jillsidious, Jan 6, 2005.

  1. jillsidious

    jillsidious New Member

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    Hello:
    I'd like to know what is the best tire inflation specs people have found, I hear again and again that the door sill specs are too low. Are the best numbers 42 front and 40 rear?
    Thanks, '04 Black
    Clint
     
    #1 jillsidious, Jan 6, 2005
  2. efusco

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    It's pretty individual. Do you care more about comfort or mileage, comfort or tire life, safety or sensitivity?

    I use 42/40, I think the ride is fine and I get good gas mileage. Others do well with what the door says.

    It isn't hard to adjust and try several until you find one you like best.
     
    #2 efusco, Jan 6, 2005
  3. jamarimutt

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    I have used from 38/36 to 35/33. The higher pressure may give you an extra mpg but they'll also give a harsher ride. I fill the tires up to 38/36 and let them go down to 35/33 over the next few weeks.

    Note that the Prius factory tires are plain regular tires; there's nothing special about them.
     
    #3 jamarimutt, Jan 6, 2005
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