Posted by Mr. G on April 17, 2009, 10:29 pm
In article <22dddcf7-29b0-4763-a96a-00951ae0c7b0
@c36g2000yqn.googlegroups.com>, (residualselfimage1999@gmail.com)
says...
> I'm not sure whether to believe or discount what I've
> been reading on the internet. However, it did freak me
> out and when it was raining last saturday - i didn't
> drive the prius.... I should have driven it in the rain
> maybe in a empty parking lot to test the braking
> in the rain - but I chickened out.
>
I've driven the Prius with the stock Goodyear Integrity tires in
torrential rain at highway speeds, as well as winding secondary roads,
and never had a problem.
Posted by Elmo P. Shagnasty on April 18, 2009, 12:55 am
> I've driven the Prius with the stock Goodyear Integrity tires in
> torrential rain at highway speeds, as well as winding secondary roads,
> and never had a problem.
That was my experience--down to the "torrential rain" thing, not to
mention a couple decent winters.
Mine's a company car; when they changed out the OEM tires a few weeks
ago and put on some God-knows-what things, my mileage dropped like a
rock. Hint: the Prius is a carefully engineered system, down to the
tires. Change out anything, including the tires, and you break the
system. Want to keep the mileage up? Keep with the Integritys (or
similar tires designed for high fuel efficiency using low rolling
resistance design).
Posted by Cathy on May 23, 2009, 10:07 pm
>> I've driven the Prius with the stock Goodyear Integrity tires in
>> torrential rain at highway speeds, as well as winding secondary roads,
>> and never had a problem.
> That was my experience--down to the "torrential rain" thing, not to
> mention a couple decent winters.
> Mine's a company car; when they changed out the OEM tires a few weeks
> ago and put on some God-knows-what things, my mileage dropped like a
> rock. Hint: the Prius is a carefully engineered system, down to the
> tires. Change out anything, including the tires, and you break the
> system. Want to keep the mileage up? Keep with the Integritys (or
> similar tires designed for high fuel efficiency using low rolling
> resistance design).
Argghhh... I didn't want to hear this (am thinking of getting a '10 Prius -
have wanted one since '04). I was hoping the tires would be different
ones... I *hate* the Integrity tires (which also come on Corollas) for
driving in snow - lousy traction. Rain & dry roads - fine; snowy roads -
crummy. I always wind up getting rid of the Integrities when I have a new
car/Corolla - just can't hack them - feel too dangerous in winter.
Cathy
Posted by Was Istoben on May 24, 2009, 5:42 am
>>
>>> I've driven the Prius with the stock Goodyear Integrity tires in
>>> torrential rain at highway speeds, as well as winding secondary roads,
>>> and never had a problem.
>>
>> That was my experience--down to the "torrential rain" thing, not to
>> mention a couple decent winters.
>>
>> Mine's a company car; when they changed out the OEM tires a few weeks
>> ago and put on some God-knows-what things, my mileage dropped like a
>> rock. Hint: the Prius is a carefully engineered system, down to the
>> tires. Change out anything, including the tires, and you break the
>> system. Want to keep the mileage up? Keep with the Integritys (or
>> similar tires designed for high fuel efficiency using low rolling
>> resistance design).
> Argghhh... I didn't want to hear this (am thinking of getting a '10
> Prius - have wanted one since '04). I was hoping the tires would be
> different ones... I *hate* the Integrity tires (which also come on
> Corollas) for driving in snow - lousy traction. Rain & dry roads - fine;
> snowy roads - crummy. I always wind up getting rid of the Integrities
> when I have a new car/Corolla - just can't hack them - feel too dangerous
> in winter.
> Cathy
Agreed. If you pick up a second set of rims and some snow tires from the
right place they will change them every spring and fall no charge.
Posted by rick++ on April 13, 2009, 2:10 pm
Why does it have to be a war?
Under new mileage laws most vehicles will need hybrid technology
next decade.
Plus $ - $0 gasoline WILL return in a matter of time.
Better to work the bugs out now before get into high volumes.
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> been reading on the internet. However, it did freak me
> out and when it was raining last saturday - i didn't
> drive the prius.... I should have driven it in the rain
> maybe in a empty parking lot to test the braking
> in the rain - but I chickened out.
>