> just wondering what the technical reason for this is?
>
> do other cars do this too?
>
My guess is that since the Prius is front wheel drive, the higher pressure
will help improve fuel economy. Lower pressure in the rear reduces some of
the ride harshness.
It is more common to see higher tire pressure specified for the rear tires,
especially for rear wheel drive vehicles, because that is where the cargo is
usually carried.
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Ray O
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Posted by Dick Byrd on October 14, 2006, 4:05 pm
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The front axle of a front-wheel drive car carries 55%-65% of the total car
weight, requiring more air pressure in the front tires.
Additionally, the front axle is carrying 80%-90% of the total car weight
under heavy braking, when the "weight-shift" causes the car to nosedive from
the deceleration.
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