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2012 prius3 need advise on tire replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Britishprius, Mar 4, 2012.

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  1. Britishprius

    Britishprius New Member

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    Firstly at 375 miles yesterday on the freeway got a flat and by the time I stopped tire does not look repairable due to side wall damage.
    Have at the Prius for a week. Package three bought brand new on Monday.

    When first purchased I felt a subtle vibration so gave the car to power toyota in irvine. They compared it to another which I drove and felt the issue could be tire pressure. The tech with me in the car thought the car was jumpy.

    Toyota tech was called in and said car is fine. When I lost my tire last night and replaced with spare the slight vibration feeling is gone.

    Now I need a tire and at 375 miles on the car am thinking should I just replace all four for a quiter smoother ride. My car came with Goodyear.

    Love the car ....but I need to resolve this today as a flying out for a week tomorrow....

    Any advise is appreciated
     
    #1 Britishprius, Mar 4, 2012
  2. jbrad4

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    I would look at LRR (Low Rolling Resistance) tires. Check out this thread. There are other tire threads here. [Added] Better Thread.
     
    #2 jbrad4, Mar 4, 2012
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    #3 F8L, Mar 4, 2012
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