Different tire size recommended for front and rear????

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  1. F8L

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    Aye but the OE 17" wheel uses a 215/45/17 which is approx. 844. Cheaters! Haha
     
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    But I've always pointed out that the 215/45R17 size is too small, plus the extra width would also add to the rolling resistance.
     
    #42 SuperchargedMR2, Mar 25, 2012
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    I know. You're the one who originally brought it to my attention but since it was the opposite problem we have on the GenII I never followed up on it. I was being lazy. :(
     
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    Well, after MUCH stress and searching and calling and constant price increasing over the last week (due to oil prices).....($27 increase per tire from Saturday to today!), I was able to wheel and deal and get a TOTAL price for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, 225/40ZR/18 XL tires for $860 (and that price is including shipping and zero tax). Plus, on top of that, Michelin has a $70 rebate thru April 1, 2012. So, if anyone is shopping for awesome tires at a STEAL, I called Discount Tire Direct and got the price and paid for them over the phone. So, now they're headed my way! Woo hoo!!
     
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    Congrats! You beat yourself up over this almost as much as the Valenti lights.
     
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    lol! I know, right?! My mother has suddenly started pressuring me a bit about the spending, so I knew I couldn't just buy them from the 1st place I found... I had to shop and pressure places for the best price. People just want to stick you with an "in stone" retail price and not negotiate. Anyway, I spent the day emailing and calling and doing live chats with various tire stores' online agents, and ended up getting the price from $227.99/tire PLUS tax PLUS $118 shipping, to $860 total --- everything included. Of course, I still have the whole coilover installation to address, and I have to see what is involved to swap over our tire sensors to the new wheels, but the end is near! lol
     
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    jimmyjam WE KNOW ITS A PRIUS BECAUSE OF THE WAY THAT IT IS.

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    The car I had previously was a level 3 gen 3 prius . the tires had 1000 miles on them
     
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    jimmyjam WE KNOW ITS A PRIUS BECAUSE OF THE WAY THAT IT IS.

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    it was a 125 /45/17 tire. aired up to 42 front and 40 rear
     
    #48 jimmyjam, Mar 28, 2012
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    Strange since others with 18" sizes are doing okay with the DWS. I'm also assuming you mean 225/45R17. ;)

    Any other people using DWS in other sizes?
     
    #49 SuperchargedMR2, Mar 29, 2012
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    correct 225:D

    perhaps I should have given more of a break in period.
     
    #50 jimmyjam, Apr 2, 2012
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