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F8L · 01-03-2013, 02:04 AM

Oops, I forgot to mention I also tried 2 sets of 205/50/17s on my 2012 as these are the same size as my OE 195/65/15s. The mpg loss is still there.

01-03-2013, 02:04 AM	#48 (permalink)
F8L EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 152 F8L's 2012 Prius - '12 Toyota Prius Three with Solar Roof 90 day: 62.14 mpg (US) Thanks: 15 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	Oops, I forgot to mention I also tried 2 sets of 205/50/17s on my 2012 as these are the same size as my OE 195/65/15s. The mpg loss is still there. __________________ 2012 Prius Three with Solar Roof - Blizzard Pearl w/dark gray interior: Prius Plug-In 15" Wheels \| Michelin Energy Saver A/S 195/65/15 tires \| TRD Lowering Springs \| WeatherTech FloorLiners \| Scangauge II \| Morimoto/DDM HIDs 5000K \| Clazzio Leather Seat Covers \| Best Tank: 71.7mpg@702miles \| Best Trip: 95.9mpg@233miles