joining the club but which to buy?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by stonewell, Mar 15, 2007.

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  1. Charles Suitt

    Charles Suitt Senior Member

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    :) Howdy lordmakemeworthy

    I quote you: "in my thoughts a vehicle with wider tires and that sits up higher (Touring Edition)"

    The Touring Edition does not 'sit up higher.' The 16" wheels are equipped with Bridgestone Turanza tires which are a lower profile than the Goodyear Integreties, thus the overall diameter of the wheel-tire assembly is virtually the same as the 'standard' 15" wheel with Goodyear Integrety tires. One advantage of the Bridgestones is the larger 'footprint' {more rubber on the pavement} which improves traction and handling and seems to slightly decrease MPG.
     
    #21 Charles Suitt, Mar 24, 2007
  2. stonewell

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stonewell @ Mar 24 2007, 05:59 AM) [snapback]411439[/snapback]</div>

    lol so, i DID get a prius but not touring edition >.< when i got the dealership, i could get the regular Prius w/ package #4 for cost + 100 so i did :D

    now i'm the owner of 07 magnetic gray prius yay :D
     
    #22 stonewell, Mar 29, 2007
  3. malibucarl

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stonewell @ Mar 29 2007, 05:37 PM) [snapback]414474[/snapback]</div>

    Great color, Great car, Good for you.
    Carl
     
    #23 malibucarl, Mar 29, 2007
  4. stonewell

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    so, now i got the car, i need to find me a portable Nav system. does anybody know where's the best place / website to look & do my homework?
     
    #24 stonewell, Mar 30, 2007
  5. Rangerdavid

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stonewell @ Mar 30 2007, 11:10 PM) [snapback]415288[/snapback]</div>
    Congrats on the new spaceship!!!! :D :D look in the threads under modifications, I know there have been threads on here about this one is best with the Prius.

    Welcome to the club!! B)
     
    #25 Rangerdavid, Mar 30, 2007
  6. stonewell

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rangerdavid @ Mar 30 2007, 10:31 PM) [snapback]415298[/snapback]</div>
    thanks much Rnagerdavid! i'll check em out & see :)
     
    #26 stonewell, Mar 31, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lordmakemeworthy @ Mar 17 2007, 09:59 PM) [snapback]407669[/snapback]</div>
    How exactly WIDER tires make car sit HIGHER? 16" means bigger RIM not bigger WHEEL. With bigger rim you get lower profile time to keep overall wheel height the same.
     
    #27 LazyBear, Apr 1, 2007
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