When we recently took delivery of our 2004 Prius, the dealer had taken off the 15" rims and tires that are standard and replaced them with fancy 17" rims with Pirelli tires (R215/45ZR17 87W). These tires have a smaller cross section since the circumferance is the same as the original tires. I assume this increases the dealer's profit! And what do I do with four 15" rims for an '04 Prius???
My question to the dealer was simple: what pressure do these tires require? No one had a clue!! I talked with the local tire people with whom I have been dealing for many years. They spent over 45 minutes with their computers, with calls to other tire dealers, etc. and were unable to get an answer. The Pirelli web site gave the psi for the 15" tires, but not for the 17"
Does anyone know the recommended pressure for these 17" tires when used with a 2004 Prius?
My question to the dealer was simple: what pressure do these tires require? No one had a clue!! I talked with the local tire people with whom I have been dealing for many years. They spent over 45 minutes with their computers, with calls to other tire dealers, etc. and were unable to get an answer. The Pirelli web site gave the psi for the 15" tires, but not for the 17"
Does anyone know the recommended pressure for these 17" tires when used with a 2004 Prius?