TIRES: the 2010 Prius needs new shoes

[broski499]

Originally Posted by Angel And The Wolf

The techs at Costco, or at Bridgestone? I always heard over-inflated tires would wear the center of the treads. I kept my tires at 42 lbs/sq in. but my headlight bulbs kept popping off. Guess it was from the harsher ride. Better mileage, though.

The techs at costco. The OEM has them set at 44psi so its not a huge stretch. I'm in southern california so we basically don't have weather. Just wild fires, wind, and the occasional cloud.

[KrautBurner]

Originally Posted by broski499

It was funny because right off the bat the tire technicians recommended inflating them to 50psi, said they wear better at the higher psi than what the manufacturer recommended. I was surprised that they would do this but was glad I didn't have to top off after they finished my car. haha. "Hey wait why are you back? "

Originally Posted by Angel And The Wolf

The techs at Costco, or at Bridgestone? I always heard over-inflated tires would wear the center of the treads. I kept my tires at 42 lbs/sq in. but my headlight bulbs kept popping off. Guess it was from the harsher ride. Better mileage, though.

I've found that running the factory pressure (posted inside the door) ALWAYS gives me uneven shoulder wear (underinflated)

I go 4-8psi over recommended pressure in all my cars
and typically get good even wear

but I'm surprised they'd go to 50lbs for you (I believe that's above the MAX pressure for the tires)