Thread: How does the Prius do on snow and ice in the winter?
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Old 12-01-2006, 07:14 PM
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Default Re: How does the Prius do on snow and ice in the winter?
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Originally Posted by bwilson4web View Post
I live in N. Alabama...

In my case, I'm running 50/48 psi on tires with a maximum, cold temperature rating of 51 psi. My understanding is having the front tires at +2 psi improves the anti-skid and traction control. However, I've not really studied it. (Testing this could be . . . 'exciting.')

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson
I live in New York, where winters can be brutal at times. Because of this, I plan on keeping my tires at 37psi front, 35psi rear. My personal advice is that high tire pressures and snow and ice are not a good combination. I may boost pressures in the warmer months, but I will not run high pressures in the winter due to traction considerations.

Harry

PS: I am getting 50 mpg highway mileage on a brand-new Prius, and averaging 47+ mpg overall.
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